Synthetic fluids

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Sun Nov 08 1998 - 16:21:19 EST


I have used 10W30 100% synthetic in the summer and
5W30 100% synthetic in the winter in all my vehicles
since 1986.

I doubt that you'll visibly notice anything. I
feel that the synthetic oil doesn't break down as
much in excessive heat and helps keep wear down
with starts in cold temperatures. My '89 turbo 4
Caravan, which I gave to my son, was pushing 180,000 mi.
and is still not burning excessive oil.

Added cost for the synthetic may be a factor for some
but I run the vehicles beyond the recommended normal oil
and oil filter change.

All in all, running synth. has been a good experience
for me.

Bob
Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Current: 97 CC Sport,5.2L,3.55SG auto.,4x2,Gibson dual,KN
         96 Grand Caravan ES,3.3L
         85 Shelby Intercooled Turbo Charger,2.2L,4-spd man.
         78 customized B100 with '69 340-4bbl,3-spd auto.
         70 Challenger,383-4bbl,slap-stik auto.,3.23SG
Past: 71 Road Runner,340-4bbl,3-spd slap-stik auto.,3.23SG
         70 Duster 340-4bbl,3-spd auto.,3.23 SG



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