[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: synthetics
hsapir@buckeyeweb.com (Harrison Sapir) writes: > >sad story here: before i knew any better, I added a quart of Castrol Syntec to my >5000tq when it was down a quart. not knowing that the chemicals in synthetic oil >actively repel those of standard oil, I drove on. One mile later the pressure in >the system blew up an oil return line on the turbocharger. Oh, sometimes you learn >things the hard way. > My understanding is that synthetics and dino oil can be mixed with no problem. I can't figure out how adding a quart of synthetic would raise the pressure in your system. That line would have gone whether you added synthetic oil or dino or 3-in-1. Lee Lee Levitt wheelman @ shore.net Director, Systems Marketing, News Internet Services - http://www.newsinternet.com webmaster, NeedhamOnline - http://www.NeedhamOnline.com 1990 Audi 200T, 82K 1995 Range Rover County LWB, 60K 1987 Wicked Fat Chance, 1981 Condor
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