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Switching oils: From conventional to synthetic


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


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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


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