[C320-list] Oil Filters

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

Pat,

If you think you opened a can of worms on synthetic oil, wait until you  
see the feedback on filters!!

Here is what I wrote awhile ago....
http://lists.catalina320.com/htdig.cgi/c320-list-catalina320.com/2008-October/027128.html

Also, a call or email to Mack Boring Co. might give you their take on the  
synthetic oil comments you have been receiving...
	Phone: 908-964-0700
	Fax: 908-964-8475
	Email: info at mackboring.com


Karl




On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:16:53 -0500, Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com>  
wrote:

> All - Thanks for the comments on the applicability of Synthetic oil for
> Yanmar applications.
>
> Still not finding the answer.  What is it about synthetic oil that makes  
> it
> a specification for some manufacturers and a no-no for others?  Mercedes  
> and
> VW are both reported to recommend synthetic.  Also, Yanmar has two engine
> models that they recommend using only synthetic.
>
> Bob, Scott, Pat... - Thanks for adding the change period question to the
> thread.
>
> Anyone got a recomendation on oil filter brand, type....?
>
> Pat, Cherie, 801



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Karl Mielenhausen
Catalina 320 Hull 690