On my Jetta engine Vanagon, I recently switched to Delo 5-40
synthetic. I have no hard evidence, but my oil consumption at
sustained higher RPMS has decreased noticeably.. Presumably because
less oil is being "burned" via the PCV system.   .....   I think.

At ~ $20 USD at Walmart, I can't argue.

Neil.

On 6/6/17, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/ownership/a-new-study-by-aaa-puts-to-rest-one-of-the-most-common-questions-car-owners-have/ar-BBCajuo?ocid=spartandhp
>
> Dennis
>

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