Re: Hydraulic Oil for Dummies (101)

[Cynic5KS@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/9/99 7:30:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
rmyers@inetone.net writes:

> At 08:33 AM 11/08/1999, you wrote:
>  >Ok, experts and novices alike, please weigh in on the subject of Goo2K for
>  >your beloved four ringed male anatomic extension.
>  >
>  >We all know that Audi A.G./AoA/AoWherever only recommends Genuine Goo2K 
for
>  >your prized ride.  Most of us also know that "Pentosin" of Germany makes
>  >the oil even for Audi-says so in the small print right on the Audi bottle.
>  >
>  >Here are my questions.  For reference, my car is an '86 5kT:
>  >
>  >1)  What is the real deal between Pentosin CHF 7.1 and Pentosin CHF 11?
>  
>  The 11s is synthetic.  Other than that, very little difference.  It's kinda
>  like the difference between dino oil and synthoil.  There is very little
>  difference between the products.  Used comparably with reasonable
>  distance/time between changes either oil will serve nicely.  The 7.1 vs.
>  11s decision is much the same.  When your car was made the 11s variant was
>  not available.  Therefore the 7.1 version is the one for which your car was
>  designed.  Should you use only the 7.1 and not the 11s?  It makes little
>  difference.  The 7.1 is a little less expensive.  This is probably the most
>  important single fact upon which to base this decision.
>  

Actually there is... the Pentosin CHF 7.1 should *NOT* be used for the Audi's 
with an antilock braking system...

Arden