Synthetic Motor Oil

["Mawster Chadwick" <chadwick@mail.cadvision.com>]

Hey All,

I use Castrol Syntec 10w30 & Fram oil filters in my 8v.  I have been 
religiously changing my oil every 4000kms.  (2500 mi)  I drive like a 
Demon frequently, and since I've owned the car (1 year) I haven't 
noticed any degrade in engine performance.  Perhaps that's also 
because I've never pushed it past 6000rpm.  I think the oil is pretty 
good, even if you have to spend 30$ on an oil+filter change.  

I've heard that going to a synthetic can wreak havok with your seals, 
opening up the little gaps that are filled with gunk and causing them 
to leak, and to some extent this is true I guess.  Synthetic does 
have additives that clean out your oil system.  Engine gunk is 
good at stopping leaks though. If you have a pretty tight engine, 
not a seeper, or are willing to "mark your spot" with expensive oil, 
consider changing over.  Your car will love you for it.

ps I don't work for Castrol
Chad Ptasinski
1985 8V Scirocco
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