In a message dated 9/12/00 7:31:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

<< Synthetic oils >>

    Harold, I've been using Quaker State or Castrol Syntec 15w50 synthetic
for well over three years now.  Using either Canadian Tire filters or Quaker
State filters.  I have noticed the engine runs smoother and quieter.  Never
have had any valve lifter noise during the time I've been using the
synthetic.  I change the oil every 3000 ~ 5000 kms.  I have 300,000 kms on my
original engine.  Only having changed the head gaskets a long time ago.  I
think that using synthetic oil and changing it often is the single best thing
you can do to extend the life of your waterboxer engine.

Cheers

Frank Condelli
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
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