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Subject:Re: Gradual switch to synthetic oil?
From:Joe Romas
Date:Thu, 28 Feb 2002 18:25:18 -0500

Max.

I agree now is the time. The problem as I understand it is when you start
when your seals are old and hard. Your seals are new and your clearences ore
good so go for it.

Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Max Wellhouse" <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 1:52 PM
Subject: Gradual switch to synthetic oil?

> Anyone thought of dealing with the perceived notion of switching to
> synthetic oil by first going to a "blend" oil for a couple of oil changes
> and then going to the full synthetic?  Keeping in mind that staying with
> the same manufacturer might be a good idea.
>
> All input welcome.  Have almost 9k on the Boston Bob rebuild and if I'm
> going to switch, I guess now would be time time.
>
> DM&FS
>