<VV> synthetic oil

[mark@noakes.com]

Basically I agree with your assessment down to the oil weights which I also use but
think that maybe more of us are in the warranted group than you might think (ok, I admit
I'm more of the fastvair type than the vv type).  

The following article is in line with my beliefs and says it pretty well:

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/at_001121.htm

Oil is cheap (even synthetic); engines are expensive.   Anything I can do to extend
their life the way I drive is worth it.  But then again, I drive my vehicles hard and
keep them forever.  On a car driven hard and especially in hot summers, syn oil should
be worth it. 

Mark Noakes (redline is a goal, not a limit...)
old enough to be a grandpa, but with toddler twins...
66 Corvair Monza (had it for 30 years)
86 Corvette Indy, SCCA Solo2 BSP #32
86 Chevy Pickup, 236Kmiles on original engine, never any work inside the long block
58 Chevy Suburban
58 GMC NAPCO pickup
Knoxville, TN

On Thu, 8 Apr 2004 19:21:43 EDT, BobHelt@aol.com wrote:

> 
> Hi all,
> The use of synthetic motor oil is one of those subjects that opinions will 
> vary considerably. And since you asked, here's mine.
> 
> First, always use a multigrade oil. Forget 30 wt. That is obsolete stuff.
> 
> Next, choose a multigrade oil that matches the temperature range you expect 
> to encounter while the oil is in use, and also with regards to your engine's 
> condition.
> 
> That means, for most applications, 10W-30 for the winter and 20W-50 for the 
> summer.
> 
> Now about synthetics......Always use regular conventional SL oil unless you 
> have the following conditions:
> 
> A car that uses NO oil between changes. That is, no oil added in 3000-5000 
> miles.
> Extra $$$$ to spend
> Have a concours car that you want to keep and drive forever.
> Want to brag about the kind of oil you use.
> Operate your Corvair in temperatures below -20F or higher than 110F
> Have air conditioning in your car and use it in summer temps exceeding 100F.
> 
> For 99% of the Corvairs on the road, synthetic oil will only add to the cost 
> of driving, and nothing else.
> Regards,
> Bob Helt
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