Date: 20 Jul 1998 04:47:09 GMT From: saab85900nopsamcom (Saab85900) Subject: Re: Benefit of using synthetic oil in Saab 900S?
>Joe Galewski wrote: >Is there any compelling reason to use synthetic oil in a 1988 Saab >900S? Off hand, reasons to use good synthetic engine oil include: Easier cold starts Lower oil temperatures Reduced engine wear Better protection in emergencies (such as loss of coolant) Extended drain intervals (with the right synthetics) (Usually) better fuel economy My son-in-law was using AMSOIL 10W-30 in his 86 900T. Changed to AMSOIL 0W-30 and picked up 50-75 miles per tankful. Dick in Falls Church, Va Using and selling AMSOIL (First in Synthetics) over 21 years 85 900T