If you only paid $2.24 per quart then I believe you are not getting the
true, 100% synthetic oil. Perhaps you are using the combination synthetic
and dyno oil. Out here in California synthetic goes for about $4.00 per
quart!
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
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From: Caston/Payne <happycampers@PICUSNET.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Saturday, July 03, 1999 6:51 PM
Subject: Syntec and Bosch Plat 4's experience

>Hey there,
>Hope everyone's 4th (for the majority of US listers) is turning out well!
>
>Wanted to pass along my experience with Syntec20-50w and the Bosch Plat
>4's. Put them in yesterday and I can definately notice a difference.
>Vinnie, our 85 GL Westy, runs cooler even on (todays 106 degree w/heat
>index day) and purrs along smoothly with really nice power.
>The temp needle was running about half a needle above the led as I've got
>an 87 degree thermostat and now it funs about dead even with the led.
Cool!!
>I chose Syntec because I could change back if I didn't think it was worth
>the $2.24 a quart and it's compatible with regular dino oil in a pinch. I
>also  figured it would be more available at local FLAPS. I'm not
>anticipating needing much oil mind you, as Vinnie is tight as a drum and
>leaks narry a drop. Just thinkin' ahead to troublesome times. (I've had a
>few in the past after all I do drive a Vanagon don't I ?!)
>
>Long and short of it, switch and enjoy!
>
>BTW--I don't have any mileage #'s yet, but I will after a trip back up to
>NJ next week and I'll post them to the list. Before changing, I was getting
>around 19.5-21 mpg running at an average speed of 72-75 mph (verified by
>GPS) in my Westy! One tankful got 22.5!  If it goes up I really gonna be
>pleased!!
>
>A K&N air filter is going in next, who's got the best $ on them, any ideas?
>
>Thats it for now!
>Later,
>
>Dave & Sherrie
>Williamsburg, VA
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