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Originally Posted by javajuice
It has been said that the thermal properties of synthetic are different from conventional. That is to say that synth retains heat more than conventional. As far as I know aircooled motorcycles and vws that use synth are race vehicles and are looking for the extra hp not longevity of the engine. I have not personally tested the claims, and have not saved the links, but I am sure you can find them. Persoanlly I use a blend and have not had any issues for a year now in a stock engine with 35k miles. If anything it leaks more than with full conventional and has a little less oil pressure at idle.
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Thanks for this, i have a friend who has a v-big type 4 engined race car, he uses good quality conventional oil too and has no problems. Just good to hear other peoples opinions so thanks.Brent.