[Vwdiesel] Synth vs Dino Oil... yet again

[James Hansen]

Dyno proven power?
Heh. the mental image of my old NA 1.6 diesel powered Jetta on a dyno is 
too much.

The savings in MPG will hardly pay for just the extra expense of the oil.
I don't disagree with the synth use, just question this as a reason to 
use it.  The XD-3 0W40 is a full PAO ester and looks like a pretty good 
oil.   Cheap too.  Have you ran it through a cold winter Derek?
-James

Derek wrote:
>  The other side:  diesels generate a lot of soot buildup in the oil.  There 
> has never been a response to this issue in this newsgroup, from the Amsoil 
> and synth enthusiasts.  Does oil analysis show soot buildup?  Does usage of 
> synth oil prevent soot buildup?
> 
> Yes and No, in that order.  Unless you are burning lots of oil, I would 
> still use synthetic.  More MPG and more dyno proven power.  Currently 
> running 0W40 Esso XD3.  $21CDN a gallon. 
> 
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