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Re: change to synthetic oil? 700 92

posted by  someone claiming to be Dick in Falls Church on  Tue Feb 27 03:15 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Synthetic oil is great stuff, and I've been using it in my cars for almost 25 years now. However, it is not a cure-all or a mechanic in a can.

Synthetic oils will not attack gaskets or seals. In some cases, synthetic may soften them and thus stop some minor leaks.

If you have a leak now, figure out where it is as step one. If the oil pressure sender unit or valve cover gasket are leaking, thats a pretty easy fix.

I use AMSOIL 0W-30 in everything--- 85 Saab 900T, 88 Saab 9000T, 85 Volvo 245T, 1 ton Dodge van. Unless you have a worn engine, there is no benefit to be gained from using a higher viscosity synthetic. an xW-30 should give you plenty of protection.





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