If you only paid $2.24 per quart then I believe you are not getting the true, 100% synthetic oil. Perhaps you are using the combination synthetic and dyno oil. Out here in California synthetic goes for about $4.00 per quart! Bill 90 Westy Syncro -----Original Message----- From: Caston/Payne <happycampers@PICUSNET.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Saturday, July 03, 1999 6:51 PM Subject: Syntec and Bosch Plat 4's experience
>Hey there, >Hope everyone's 4th (for the majority of US listers) is turning out well! > >Wanted to pass along my experience with Syntec20-50w and the Bosch Plat >4's. Put them in yesterday and I can definately notice a difference. >Vinnie, our 85 GL Westy, runs cooler even on (todays 106 degree w/heat >index day) and purrs along smoothly with really nice power. >The temp needle was running about half a needle above the led as I've got >an 87 degree thermostat and now it funs about dead even with the led. Cool!! >I chose Syntec because I could change back if I didn't think it was worth >the $2.24 a quart and it's compatible with regular dino oil in a pinch. I >also figured it would be more available at local FLAPS. I'm not >anticipating needing much oil mind you, as Vinnie is tight as a drum and >leaks narry a drop. Just thinkin' ahead to troublesome times. (I've had a >few in the past after all I do drive a Vanagon don't I ?!) > >Long and short of it, switch and enjoy! > >BTW--I don't have any mileage #'s yet, but I will after a trip back up to >NJ next week and I'll post them to the list. Before changing, I was getting >around 19.5-21 mpg running at an average speed of 72-75 mph (verified by >GPS) in my Westy! One tankful got 22.5! If it goes up I really gonna be >pleased!! > >A K&N air filter is going in next, who's got the best $ on them, any ideas? > >Thats it for now! >Later, > >Dave & Sherrie >Williamsburg, VA > zzzzzzzzzz__ > |E[__] [__]|[_]\\ > | _DC&SP | _ || >* * * =-( )---------( )--= > > >This note contains 100% recycled electrons > |
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