D's and Synth

[Watkins Family <watbmv@xxxx>]

I have used Mobil 1 in my car for years. I have seen no adverse 
effects. Since my car is not driven in the winter I also wanted an oil 
that would not turn into a cement block in the oil pan. I run my car 
every week during the winter.....which is sometimes more than when I do 
have it out in the summer as I don't always get to drive it when I'm 
working. Mobil 1 have assured me a quick start with no strain due to 
the fact that it remains fluid even in extreme cold. I also use it in 
all my other cars (76 Ford F150, 99 Cabrio, 97 Jeep G.C.)

As for cost.......well, I think that the benefits outweight the cost 
difference. I understand that some might not be as concerned with cold 
issues. Modern conventional oil changed regularly is fine but for us 
Northen folk its the most awful sound in the world to hear an engine try 
to turn over when you know that the oil in the pan at -20 is like frozen 
molassas!! It takes too long for the oil to get really warm to 
circulate properly, I cringe at the thought of my ice cold engine 
running with no oil flowing. 

To save on price, our 1990 Jetta that had 190,000 miles on it was run 
with synthetic in the winter and conventional in the summer. This 
engine still runs great and would still be on the road if my teenager 
hadn't rolled it over and destoyed it. (car is available for 
$200......new tranny too! come and get it!) I saw no adverse effect 
from switching back and forth. 


Tom
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