Chris,

I've run Castrol (sp?) 5-50w synthetic in my last '86 westy and put 150,000
miles on it without one engine problem.  My SAAB 9000 has 250,000 miles
using synthetic and is going strong.  When I purchased my '91 westy it had
28,000 miles and I changed to synthetic.  I hope I can get 200,000+ from
this one. I change my oil every 5,000 miles and use a good filter.  I know
it cost more but I feel its worth it.

Charles Michaux
'91 Westy
'89 Jaguar V12 (have not had time to change the oil)
'88 SAAB 9000 T

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> From: Chris & Aimee <uzzi@AIMNET.COM>
> To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU
> Subject: Synthetic Oil(s)
> Date: Tuesday, October 07, 1997 11:03 PM
>
> Hey folks,
>
> I am sure this topic has been batted around a bit on the list but I was
> wondering what the general consensus is on synthetic motor oil vs.
regular
> oil. It's about that time for our Westy to get relubed and I have been
> pondering the pros and cons. Are synthetics beneficial for the Westy?
>
> TIA
>
> Chris
>
>
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> Chris & Aimee Uzzi
> uzzi@aimnet.com
> http://web.yahoo.com/cu/uzzi/
> '90 Westy
> '72 Westy (deceased)