[C320-list] Engine Oil

[Donald Lawson]

Thanks all for input
I  plan to start using Mobil 1 synthetic at the end of this season.  I like the idea of improved lubrication and less suseptiblity to oil breakdown with a synthetic.
Don #1005

On Oct 21, 2011, at 9:06 AM, Pat Ireland wrote:

> What Jeff said - East Coast Yanmar rep agreed synthetic was acceptable for
> our 2001 Yanmar.  He made the caution that the engine may leak and may use
> more oil.  No leaks and no noticable consumption increase.  Note - manual
> says not to use synthetic.  Yanmar recommends synthetic for some engines and
> not others.  That Turbo may be one of the recommended uses.  We use the
> Mobil One "Diesel" synthetic and are happy with it.  But the oil is changed
> on a normal schedule for the reasons that Jeff mentioned.  I want the
> improved lubrication that I believe synthetic oil provides, but want to
> remove any potential moisture or acid contamination on a regular basis.
> YMMV
> 
> Pat, 801