Re: [T3] Engine Oil

[russw <russw@classicvw.org>]

On Fri, 2007-03-30 at 19:37 -0600, Brion SABBATINO wrote:
> I agree with the filter part. I do not see any advantage of running it
> without one. I use synthetic in all of my other vehicles. I am sold on
> its viscosity and ability to lubricate. Yes...dino to break in the
> engine, then switch. My vanagon recommends Syn. also my Porsches. If I
> rebuild the SB. I will add a filter and use syn. In the desert here it
> can be 16 degrees at night during winter and 120 during the day. The
> VW needs protection. This has just been my years of experience. 
>  
Synthetics hold up better to high temperatures. That is why the engine
manufacturer of my professional mower recommend it. "HEAT" is your
enemy. Synthetic's carry it away better.

>         
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russw <russw@classicvw.org>

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