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Subject:Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
From:TBill
Date:Fri, 10 Oct 1997 01:46:15 -0700

Chris & Aimee Uzzi wrote:
>
> Why did you choose a 5-50? My local VW shop recommended either 5-30 or
> 10-30 (Mobil 1). My driving conditions are mostly highway. Weather temps
> vary between low 40's up to high 90's depending on the season. My '90 Westy
> has just under 7k miles.
>
> Any recommendations?
>
>
10-30 is far too light.  You need -50 something for hot days.
I'm not running synthetic, but I think the numbers equate.

TBill