Re: Amsoil or Mobile 1 ??

[Keith Bidne <kbidne@jvlnet.com>]

Avi Meron wrote:
> 
> I DON'T recommend Mobil 1 or Amzoil, stick to Castrol or Delvac 15W40
> (Mobil),none synthetic, it is not a good idea to use synthetic in an older
> car,
> Avi
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> > [mailto:owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net]On Behalf Of Bob Mansker
> > Sent: Sunday, April 26, 1998 8:19 AM
> > To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> > Subject: Amsoil or Mobile 1 ??
> >
> >
> > I want to go to a better oil (using Castrol GTX 20-50w now) after
> > I get the
> > engine cleaned up on my 87 5KQ.
> > I know you all recomend Mobile 1 but what about Amsoil??
> > Any first hand experience on Amsoil.
> > Are their any Q-list Dealers in Amsoil?
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
> >


What's so bad about running synth in an older car ? I've been running
Mobil 1 in my 87 5ktq for 30,000 miles or so and no problems whatsoever!
BTW my car has 188,500 mi and still going strong !

Later,

Keith Bidne
87 5ktq