Grant Galbraith says:
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> Why Not? I've been using synthetic in my fresh 235 and am interested to know
> the reason.
>
> Grant 50 3100
I'd guess it has something to do with the babbit bearings in the 216. I've
been running Castrol Synthtec for 15K miles in my 235 since I rebuilt it
as well. No leaks, no smoke, knock wood.
> Daniel Mooney wrote:
>
> > DO NOT use synthetic oil in that old 216! I have friends in Shell Canada
> > management and I asked them about that and they said it was a big no-no.
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