At 05:18 AM 6/10/99 -0400, Frank Condelli wrote: Frank, I have used Castrol Syntec 5W-50 in all my vehicles for the past 8+ years with great results. No engine rebuilds and almost zero consumption between oil changes (5000 to 7500 miles, depending on vehicle). P.S. I use the best oil filter I can find and change with each oil change. Bill 83.5 Westy 87 BMW 528e > I was thinking of switching to Synthetic Oil in my '87 Westy. I >went looking for some and find there is no 20w50. So........those of you >that are using Synthetic in your wasserboxer engines what grade are you >using ? 5w50 ? 15w50 ? These are two grades I saw available that I think >would be right. Is this a good plan ? > >Cheers > >Frank > > >-- > * Frank Condelli * Almonte, Ontario, Canada * > * ad793@Freenet.carleton.ca * > '87 VW Westy, '69 MGB & Lionel Trains > http://members.aol.com/RAlanen/index.html > |
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