At 05:18 AM 6/10/99 -0400, Frank Condelli wrote:
Frank,

I have used Castrol Syntec 5W-50 in all my vehicles for the past 8+ years
with great results.  No engine rebuilds and almost zero consumption between
oil changes (5000 to 7500 miles, depending on vehicle).

P.S.  I use the best oil filter I can find and change with each oil change.

Bill
83.5 Westy
87 BMW 528e

>        I was thinking of switching to Synthetic Oil in my '87 Westy.  I
>went looking for some and find there is no 20w50.  So........those of you
>that are using Synthetic in your wasserboxer engines what grade are you
>using ?  5w50 ?  15w50 ? These are two grades I saw available that I think
>would be right. Is this a good plan ?
>
>Cheers
>
>Frank
>
>
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>              *  Frank Condelli  *  Almonte, Ontario, Canada  *
>                      *  ad793@Freenet.carleton.ca  *
>                   '87 VW Westy, '69 MGB & Lionel Trains
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