In a message dated 5/18/03 5:20:46 PM, lbusch@IX.NETCOM.COM writes:

<< How about it: If you switched to synthetic, did you develop oil leaks?
And what was the mileage (on the engine) at the time of the switch? >>

Sure, I had some leaks, but what would you expect at 216 Kmi.?  The van of
which I speak is sitting outside and if the X-mission were good, I would
still be running it.  I bought it with 120 Kmi. on it.  The fellow I bought
it from told me that it had been fed synthetic from early on and stressed
that I continue with it.  He said that every mechanic who had worked on that
van commented about what a sweet running engine it had.  And it always ran
well for me, too, until the X-mission shit the bed.  In fact, I might drop it
into my driver (136Kmi.) while its engine is out for a rebuild.  Then, I can
keep the rebuild on hand until the high miler finally, if ever, cries uncle.

George