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Subject:Re: Re synthetic oil
From:Bill Harris
Date:Thu, 2 May 2002 18:57:24 -0700

Amen, include Redline CV-2 to the list.  The westy loves it!  It's in the
CV's, wheel bearings, shifter cup and front end.  I've been thinking about
trying it with GrapeNuts...

Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Bell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: Re synthetic oil

> Synthetic. Always, everywhere. The Syncro has Castol Syntec, Redline
MT-90, the
> Beetle has Syntec, and the Passat just turned 2,100 miles and got Mobil 1.
>
> AB
>
> Harold Jaynes wrote:
>
> > I'm curious to know if a lot of people on the list use synthetic oil,
and if
> > so, is there a general concensus of the best type to use on a wbx
engine.
> > Do you find that the engine runs cooler, has an significant increase in
> > mileage or any other benefits? Input appreciated.
> >
> > Harold Jaynes
> >
> > Washington DC