RE: Synthoil AGAIN?? very very long,,,,,,,,,

["PAT MARTIN" <MARDKINS@msn.com>]

Finally some facts from Avi.

>engine manufacturer one test on a large diesel for 1000 HRS at rated load
>(160 BMEP, 1000BHP) and another test on a large natural gas engine for >1000 
HRS at rated load (160 BMEP, 1100BHP) the oil used were Tenneco >30W 
and>Delvac 1 Mobil both synthetics

Wouldn't this be comparing apples and oranges.  A natural gas engine and 
diesel?  Hardly comparable to a gas car motor.  And these were probably 
generators or some other constant running engine so what about speed 
variability.


>Why do you and the rest of the list refuse to accept Consumer magazine
>tests? nobody on the list (including me) can match the ability of consumer
>magazine testing ability and data crunching powers. Why do you believe and
>except the information from Mobil or Amsoil they are after all trying to
>sell you a product.....
>Take with a VERY large grain of salt the information supplied by chemical
>engineers, they are the ones developing the synthetic oils after
>all....listen to the OEM ....

The reason that Audi and others don't say use synthetics is to keep the 
maintenance costs down.  If they require you use synths the maintenance costs 
go through the roof and the consumers rags jump all over them for high 
maintenance costs.  The reason I don't trust them is because they don't 
necessarily apply to everyone.  

NO FLAME INTENDED

Pat Martin
864000csq  2 1/2 cat back, H&R-Boge,advanced and loving it.  Drilled and 
stopping it.  Koenig Cobra 16x7 with AVS Intermediates, K&N. 
95 subaru legacy 
Bothell, Wa.