Re: synthetic oils

["Peter F. Smith" <u16343@snet.net>]

Daniel Hussey wrote:
> 
>     Well, when I first bought my car, the first thing my mechanic told me to do
> was to switch to a synthetic motor oil.  This is a very good idea.  I first tri
> ed Mobil 1, but I thought it was really thick (overkill IMHO unless you are on
> the track a lot), but seemed to work fine.  I also used Fram oil filters at fir
> st, and I do NOT reccomend this.  Then, I learned, and I went with the Castrol
> Syntec 5W50 motor oil and the OEM (Mahle) oil filter, and have had zero lifter
> noise in my 5ktq since and it works great.  I've been using this combo ever sin
> ce and I highly reccomend it.  BTW, I actually like the Castrol Syntec better t
> han the Mobil 1 for everyday use.  It is the best of both worlds.  Superior pro
> tection of a synthetic, yet light enough for a quick lube under startup in the
> morning.  Now, if you race your car a lot, then I'd reccomend the Mobil 1.
> 
>                                                                  Later,
>                                                                  Dan

Dan:

I am new to the list, but I just had to ad my two cents worth on this one!! My wife and I own a 1990 Audi 90 
and have been using Mobil 1 in it from DAY ONE. The vehicle has over 150k miles and still runs like the day we 
picked it up from the dealer. I might add that we have had no mechanical failures whatsoever. I'm not saying 
that there is anything wrong with Castrol Syntec, but I would definitely consider giving Mobil 1 another shot.

As to your comment concerning how thick it was, you must be confused. Modil 1, 10W30 pours easier than almost 
any standard oil on the market today.

See Ya

Peter F. Smith
90 90