Casterol 20w50 changed every 3,000-5,000 miles. Casterol 10w40 winters, changed every 3,000.

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
888.468.4880 tollfree

-----Original Message-----
From:   Granola [SMTP:granola@AUSTIN.RR.COM]
Sent:   Friday, June 18, 1999 5:56 AM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        What oil to use?

I know I'm asking something that is often discussed, but I'm new to the list and haven't been in on the discussion.  :)

What oil does everyone use?

It seems from what I've read that most people like the synthetics... I think I've seen Syntech 5w-50 mentioned by name.

What's your opinion on the brands, and the viscosity?  I live in TX, so extreme cold is not really a factor.

Thanks for the input.

John Erskine