Re: Synthetic oil (anyone try it ??)

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Re: Synthetic oil (anyone try it ??)

Leo Jensen

06 Aug 2007 18:51

> I've always run Castrol in my Jags.
>
> I know nothing of the synthetic motor oils.
>
> Years ago, I heard bad things about "switching" to synthetics.

As far as I know, a synthetic oil is better, more stable and more homogen
than a 'natural' oil. And it is more expensive to produce, therefore the
higher price. I do not believe in the urban myths about be incompatible with
mineral oil.
I use a 5W-40 on my XJ40 3.2 (AJ6-motor) from 1992, no problems what so ever
for the first 45.000 km I have done. My Citroën 2CV from 1975 is running on
this oil as well, and this little high-revving, aircooled motor does crave a
good oil.

Leo

LeepinCat	25 Jul 2007 02:30
I've always run Castrol in my Jags. I know nothing of the synthetic motor oils. Years ago, I heard bad things about "switching" to synthetics. Perhaps these are urban myths? Anyone have any experience with this ??? Thanks, Rj

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