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Good point. Time is a consideration. My engine was broken in by the builder so when I received it I put synthetic and synthetic blends in her and have had no problems. If someone has had their engine with conventional oil for some time then switches to synthetic then, yes, there is potential for a problem. Much can be based upon the quality of conventional oil used, time intervals between oil changes, and how hard the vehicle is driven. I guess the best thing to do is stay with conventional oils, maybe use a blend, until you rebuild the engine, then switch to a full synthetic or blend. As we discussed/argued in the past the engine grew up on conventional oil and even today's oils are better than they were 20+ years ago so the stuff is perfectly fine. But if you want the *best* in technology for your baby... ;) Toby Erkson air_cooled_nut@pobox.com '72 VW Squareback 1.6L modified to 2.0L '75 Porsche 914 stock 1.8L ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re: Re[4]: How Hot is Hot? Author: parkkj@orion.crd.ge.com at SMTPGATE Date: 2/5/97 2:10 PM Toby, I must disagree.. Without an oil filter (I know this doesn't include you) the superior detergent qualities of the Synthetic and loosten and suspend some sludge left behind from the detergent oils and with nothing to filter it out it just runs thru the bearings continually. The Amsoil rep I talked with said this was the most likely scenerio of the quick demise of my last engine and DIDNT reccomend the synthetic without the filter. Even a good brand detergent oil will leave some sludge and if the engine is neglected alot of it. well thats 4 cents for today! Keith