I think Phil has it right. It's just not worth it to skimp on something that important if you can actually afford it. We even run full-synth in our little Subaru 2.2L Legacy. Little engines work hard. I'll save the $1.89 Walmart oil for the 318 in my New Yorker :P.

I am now officially a Pajero owner. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />.
1992 Exceed w/winter pkg, roof tray, bounceys, the works smile