Regular or synthetic oil???? Peter Scott..planetsoarer? your thoughts?
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Regular or synthetic oil???? Peter Scott..planetsoarer? your thoughts?
Here's an article in netscape regarding the benefit of synthetic oil.
HOWEVER....Peter Scott and planetsoarer did tests on the pros/cons of regular and synthetic and he found no real benefits.
Does anyone have a definitive word on this?
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http://channels.netscape.com/ns/auto...s/lasting_car2
* Consider having auxiliary oil/transmission coolers installed, as well as switching to synthetic lubricants. Oil/transmission coolers lower the operating temperature of engine oil and transmission fluid, and that can greatly increase the longevity of your engine and transmission. The cost of having these parts installed will be about $200--a small investment given the over-the-road benefit. Ditto synthetic lubricants. Though more expensive than ordinary motor oil and transmission fluid (about $4 per quart vs. $1.50 or so for premium-quality non-synthetics), the benefits far outweigh the small initial cash outlay. Synthetics are vastly superior in terms of the protection they provide; they have superior resistance to extremes of temperature, better "flow rates" (lower viscosity) when cold, and better resistance to high heat conditions and extreme service. You can also extend change-out intervals when using synthetics, as well, which further reduces the actual cost.
HOWEVER....Peter Scott and planetsoarer did tests on the pros/cons of regular and synthetic and he found no real benefits.
Does anyone have a definitive word on this?
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http://channels.netscape.com/ns/auto...s/lasting_car2
* Consider having auxiliary oil/transmission coolers installed, as well as switching to synthetic lubricants. Oil/transmission coolers lower the operating temperature of engine oil and transmission fluid, and that can greatly increase the longevity of your engine and transmission. The cost of having these parts installed will be about $200--a small investment given the over-the-road benefit. Ditto synthetic lubricants. Though more expensive than ordinary motor oil and transmission fluid (about $4 per quart vs. $1.50 or so for premium-quality non-synthetics), the benefits far outweigh the small initial cash outlay. Synthetics are vastly superior in terms of the protection they provide; they have superior resistance to extremes of temperature, better "flow rates" (lower viscosity) when cold, and better resistance to high heat conditions and extreme service. You can also extend change-out intervals when using synthetics, as well, which further reduces the actual cost.
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