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Free oil link

Ah, my favorite subject, Dan.
1)  I use Rotella T in one of my older trucks (non-cat) and was surprised to see you describe it as a synthetic.
2) I have heard lots of old wives tales about synthetics/conventional/seals and don't believe a word of it.  My experience has been that switching back and forth will NOT create new leaks.
3)I use a 20/80 synthetic/conventional mix in the Scirocco.  Have for four years and have had no problems.  It's better (from what I've read) than straight conven, but not as good in a crisis as full synthetic.  Face it; synthetic is only an advantage if/when you have a near melt-down situation and your oil temp goes WAY up.  Otherwise, a quality conventional oil does just fine.  And don't be swayed by high-mileage claims for the synthetics; it's not the OIL that wears out, it's the additives.

Larry 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dan Smith 
  To: list 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 11:30 AM
  Subject: Re: Free oil link


  Cool! Along these lines, I've heard the max life type oils are pretty much the only thing you can use once you put them in. I think it was because whatever softens and expands the seals needs to constantly be there and if you swap to a normal oil, the seals shrink way up. Anyone know if this is true? I use Castrol GTX High Milage, but would like to switch to a synthetic (Rotella T). I know I'll get some seepage just from using the synth stuff, but I don't want lots of leaks springing up. Could I use half and half or would that defeat the purpose of both oils?
   
  Dan

  Kervin Ridgley <kridgley@brownscar.com> wrote:
  http://www.valvoline.com/pages/rebates/rebate_details.asp?rebateid=9

  I saw this in the MK1 vortex section
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