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When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? 700

posted by CW on Fri Aug 30 16:27 CST 2002
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Hi,

I now have a little over 1000 km on my rebuilt B230FT. It currently has Penzoil 10W30 dino oil in it that was changed (along with the filter) when the engine had around 300 km on it. I am planning to switch the engine to Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic 10W30 at some point, I'm just not sure when to do so. My mechanic isn't sure either because he has little experience with synthetics. I was thinking about changing the oil again soon, using Penzoil dino and then switching to Mobil 1 when the engine has about 5K km on it. Is a good idea, should I wait 10-20K km, OR should I switch it sooner? The more opinions the better! I want to do what's best for my new engine so that it will live a long, strong and healthy life. Oh, and I don't know if it makes any difference, but the turbo is orignial as far as I know and has been using dino oil for just over 261K km. Thanks in advance for the advise.
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Chris. Halifax N.S. '91 745Ti, 260K km.

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When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700]
posted by CW on Fri Aug 30 16:27 CST 2002 >

When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700]
posted by john sargent subscriber on Fri Aug 30 16:37 CST 2002 > V
- When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700][1991]
  posted by CW on Fri Aug 30 17:17 CST 2002 > V
- Just look at aircraft manufacturers recommendations! [700]
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  - Just look at aircraft manufacturers recommendations! [700]
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    - Just look at aircraft manufacturers recommendations! [700]
      posted by JetDriver on Sun Sep 1 06:49 CST 2002 > V
      - Just look at aircraft manufacturers recommendations! [700]
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posted by invar on Fri Aug 30 18:03 CST 2002 > V
- When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700][1991]
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  - When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700][1991]
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    - When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700][1991]
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- When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700]
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- When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700]
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- When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700][1991]
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- When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700]
  posted by Dick in Falls Church on Sun Sep 1 04:39 CST 2002 > V
  - When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700][1991]
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OK now, but..... [700]
posted by pablos subscriber on Sat Aug 31 13:53 CST 2002 > V
- OK now, but..... [700][1991]
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When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700]
posted by someone claiming to be passport on Mon Sep 2 08:17 CST 2002 > V
- When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? [700][1991]
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