FW: Is it too late to switch to synthetic?

[Gary Kaklikian <Gary.Kaklikian@digital.com>]

I just switched to synthetic - Mobil 1 15W/50 - in my '86 5kcstq with 83k
miles. Result - no leaks, very little oil consumption, lifters quiet on
start up, runs smooth.  

Gary Kaklikian

-----Original Message-----
From:   INTERNET:BustnJustn@aol.com 
Sent:   Tuesday, January 12, 1999 3:01 PM
To:     INTERNET:quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject:        Is it too late to switch to synthetic?


Hi all,

I own a 90 V8q with 117k.  The PO was very meticulous about the maintenance
of
the car, however choose to use dino rather than synthetic oil.  I have used
synthetic exclusively in every car I purchased new, and have never had a
problem.  I have been informed that by switching to synthetic in a used car
that it will create leaks as the synthetic is slipperier than dino and will
seep through the seals.  I would like to switch to synthetic but not at the
cost of leaks.  Can any of you dispute or verify the information that I
received?  Any BTDT's?

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Justin
90 V8q