Re: OIL vs EARL

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

Bob,

I switched my urQ at close to that mileage with no ill effects.  I think
this was an issue years ago when regular oils had less detergent.

>recently while at my local audi dealer i mentioned i wanted to start using
>synthetic earl in my 80,000 mile old  200tq.
>
>one of the mechanics (not roland the audi tech) said if the car has been run
>with regular oil this long, it may develope leaks around seals like cam or
>other areas. you may also notice an increse in oil consumption .
>
>Iam putting the change on hold.
>
>this should cause some interesting disscussion.
>
>look forward to your thoughts  i am sure there will be many
>
>
>thanks
>Bob Russell

Richard Funnell,
San Jose, California
'83 urQ
'87 560 SL