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changing to synthetic? 700 1988

posted by  misha on  Sun Jul 28 16:04 CST 2002
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I have a 1988 740 turbo which has 163000 miles. I just recently had a blown head gasket and fixed that. now runs as strong if not stronger than before. My question is if it would be agood idea to switch to a synthetic motor oil? I've heard very good things about synthetic oil and was wondering if it would be good for my engine even with all the miles. I would probably use mobile one because ive heard many very good things from friends who use it even in the cars they use at the drag strip.

Thanks in advance for all the great help allways received

Misha Stapleton








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    changing to synthetic? 700 1988

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    posted by  DM on  Mon Jul 29 12:24 CST 2002
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    DO IT! The miles on your brick don't matter, whatever life you've got left in it will be extended. Just remember, it will find the cracks and crevices that non-synth won't. So don't be surprised if you find some spots on your garage floor that you never had before. But that shouldn't stop you. Good luck.
    -Dave
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    1994 850 Bone Stock, 1988 745t a work in progress . . . http://communities.msn.com/Daves745tVolvoSite








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    changing to synthetic? 700 1988

    posted by  invar on  Sun Jul 28 16:37 CST 2002
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    here ya go, this should answer all your questions about switching over.

    http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=491391&show_all=1
    http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=492395&show_all=1
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    Kenric Tam
    1990 Volvo 740 base sedan (B230F)
    My Volvo 'Project'
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