RE: Best Oil?

[Tim Irwin <timi@Interlinq.com>]

It is my understanding that synthetic has better heat dispersion properties
than dino-juice. I believe that some VR6'ers in the south run it
specifically for that purpose - to keep temps below 240.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	David Strope [SMTP:dstrope@erols.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, October 14, 1998 11:03 AM
> To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	Re: Best Oil?
> 
> What do you mean that Synthetic is designed to run cooler?
> 
> Dave
> 
> Billy T. wrote:
> > 
> > Here is what I know about synthetic oil and the VR6.
> > 
> > VR6 is designed to run in the 210-240 degree range.
> > Synthetic oil is designed to run cooler, and except under extreme
> > conditions, rarely reaches 240 degrees.
> > 
> > I have never had a VW tech reccomend synthetic oil.
> > 
> > I run petroleum based 20w50, Valvoline
> > 
> > The dealer put Valvoline 15w40 durablend in my car, it is a
> > synthetic/petroleum blend.
> > 
> > Billy T.