Re: synthetic oil

["Overly,Edward A." <eoverly@domain.elided>]

I don't understand this.  You just get better flow for cold starts to
help prevent cold start wear.  After the
oil warms up, you've got 30w oil.  30w oil is 30w oil.

>Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:11:23 -0800
>From: George Graves <gmgraves@domain.elided>
>Subject: Re: synthetic oil
>
>NEVER use this 0W-30 in any but the newest of cars which pointedly
>specify it. Cars not SPECIFICALLY designed for this oil will have their
>bearings destroyed by using it.  NO Alfa ever sold in the USA by Alfa
>Romeo SHOULD EVER USE THIS OIL. To do so would mean disaster for your
>engine. Also NEVER use synthetic oil in ANY CAR made before multi-grade
>oil became standard. That means any Alfa built prior to the '70's. It
>will destroy your main seals and possibly your oil-pan seal, and your
>car will start to leak. Any car designed for mult-grade oil can use
>synthetic or semi-synthetic. Also, you can mix synthetic and normal
>mineral OF THE SAME WEIGHT together in an emergency but you will
>destroy the longevity of the synthetic oil - better than destroying
>your engine, though, with insufficient oil....
>
>George Graves
'>86 GTV-6
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