synthetic oil

[85carrera]

anyone use synthetic oil? i obviously couldn't find 20/50 in synthetic oil so what's the synthetic equivalent?

also, whats the recommended oil change schedule?

thanks
david

[88-diamondblue]

Do a search! Many hours of reading on this one. Most use 15-50. If you have any leaks, they most likely will leak more. Factory recommends every 7500 miles or once a year. I do the once a year since I only put on about 3000 miles a year.

[mb911]

amsoil sells 2050 in syn. I use 15 50 in mobil one as it is cheaper then amsoil but performs just as good according to all tests I have seen

[pwd72s]

Call for Mr. Lubemaster....

[wholberg]

Porsche recommends 0W-40 for all air-cooled cars due to the dry sump system. Of course, those running 15W-50 (including myself) don't seem to have any issues. Wal-Mart ususally has the 15W-50 in 5 qt jugs at a pretty good price.

[85carrera]

hey fellas...i did do a quite a search and spent an hour researching it.

im going to try the mobil one 15w50.

i'll let y'all know if i start springing all kinds of leaks...

unfortunately, there's not a whole lot of walmarts in SoCal, but i'll see if i can find one.

[Zef]

The price of that oil don't justify the fact that you have to throw it away every year or 5000 miles !!! (benefit vs price)

[Richard Burns]

Mobil make a 20w/50 the No is MN98BV21 I dont think it is a synthetic.
Richard