Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote:

The engine temps and oil requirements on the ole simple push rod wbx do not require the benefits of synthetic.

I couldn't disagree more. My 2.1l motor pushes around an un-aerodynamic +4000 lb vehicle +20,000 miles a year, 95% of the time with the A/C on both in city traffic and doing 70 mph on the Interstate; it needs the best oil money can buy.

It has never leaked oil and the inside of the motor is as clean as the day it came out of the factory. Synthetic oil is cheap insurance, I change it every 5K, if I was using dino oil, I'd be changing it every 7 weeks.

Goldibox is ready to turn over to 230,000 miles, an oil change is due next week. Wal-Mart has the 5-qt jugs of Mobil 1 15W-50 on sale for $19.00.

Good luck,

TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33
Winter Park, Florida
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