<VV> Synthetics? Why the heck not?

[J R Read]

Oh...  Sorry...

You missed the subject line I think.

It was "Diesel Oil in Corvair"

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Sethracer at aol.com>
To: <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 11:48 PM
Subject: <VV> Synthetics? Why the heck not?


> In a message dated 3/9/2011 9:38:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> hmlinc at sbcglobal.net writes:
>
> Synthetic!
> I've used it - for a couple of years.
> Now I wonder  - is anyone aware of a DISadvantage?
> Later, JR
>
> Corvair owners = Frugal
>
> If you don't need it, why pay extra?
>
> Extended oil changes? How many miles do you put on your Corvair?
>
> But - If you need it - PAY the Money
>
> (Note on older engine seals, with older synthetic oils, seals would  not
> swell due to the lack of certain additives. Oil leaked out. Also, the
> slipperier oil could slide past old rings, causing oil burning. These are 
> not
> noticeably a problem any more with newer seals and a correct additive 
> package.)
>
> -Seth (Who is sure we will hear more about this at the  Workshop)
>