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Date:         Sat, 21 Nov 1998 13:48:41 EST
Reply-To:     Vannpyre@AOL.COM
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From:         Fred Brittain <Vannpyre@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Syn oil & older engines?
Comments: To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Good Morrow,


Tried to follow the long synthetic oil thread.  Read only one response
to question of how many have introduced it to anything other than
new or very low mileage engines.


My 89 Westy has 44K and I would like to try Mobil 1.  Would
appreciate hearing about anyone's experience changing to
synthetic on higher mileage engines.


I've _heard_ that synthetics are best used on new engines.  Older
engines develop leaks, worn parts require thicker oil, etc.  If you've
had experience, please let me know the results.


Pmail might be the best, since this has been a very long thread
already.


Appreciate your time and patience.


ALWAYS Keep to the High Road


Fred
78 and 89 Westys (with new rear mount Yak Rack. . . Yesssss!)
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