Let's not forget that synthetic 5w-50, as well as many other modern
fluids, were not available when our vans were designed and the manuals
printed.

Steve

> Really?
>
> Wonder why my owner's manual shows SAE 30 (single grade) for
> temperature
> range 32 F to 95 F ? ....
> .... and SAE 10-30 milti grade for temperature range 0 F to 60F ?
> .... and SAE 5-30 multi grade for temperature range -20 F to +15 F
> ?
>
> Perhaps you would recommend to VW that they change the owner's
> manual? :)
>
> Bill
>