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01-25-2003, 01:32 PM

It is about time for me to change my oil again, but this time I was thinking about using a full synthetic. Are there any advantages/disadvantages to this? I know synthetic oil is certainly more expensive, so it should be better somehow, but I just don't know a whole lot about oil, so any help would be great!

TonitrusEN · 01-25-2003, 01:45 PM

full synthetic oil is better for higher mileage engines, it keeps everything lubricated better

i use full synthetic, i think its worth it

Racing Rice · 01-25-2003, 02:25 PM

I suggest mobil1 full synthetic.. Its good stuff.

Synthetic doesnt break down as fast as regular oil I dont believe. Which means it protects longer. If you change it every 3000 miles you should be a great shape..They say you can go longer, but why chance it.

ebpda9 · 01-25-2003, 02:33 PM

well if u have syntethic the oil is gonna be thinner, and it will leak thru some of the weaker gaskets. but i think it's well worth it.

94_AcCoRd_EX · 01-25-2003, 03:26 PM

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Originally posted by TonitrusEN
full synthetic oil is better for higher mileage engines,

Erm... yes and no. Full synthetic oil is more viscous than regular oil, giving it a good chance to leak in an engine that wouldn't leak using regular oil.

01-25-2003, 03:44 PM

Go full synthetic, mechanics say if your motor can turn more freely that means gained performance(very little im sure). If your around cold weather during winter go 50/50, Durablend is good. During hot months go full synthetic.

*pdiggitydogg* · 01-25-2003, 03:58 PM

i didnt think you could mix syth and regular oils...i also heard that once you go back to regular...if one were so inclined... Im thinking of going full moble1 or that quaker state higher miles one...

01-25-2003, 11:24 PM

I run castrol syntec in both my cars. They idle better and run smoother after i did the switch.

01-25-2003, 11:25 PM

No no, Durablend has been around awhile. Theres other manufacturers also. Blending is fine.

01-25-2003, 11:41 PM

Excellent, looks like it will be full synthetic this time around.

Thanks for the helpful posts.

01-25-2003, 01:32 PM	#1
Sol's Eye Posts: n/a	Full synthetic oil? It is about time for me to change my oil again, but this time I was thinking about using a full synthetic. Are there any advantages/disadvantages to this? I know synthetic oil is certainly more expensive, so it should be better somehow, but I just don't know a whole lot about oil, so any help would be great!

01-25-2003, 02:25 PM	#3
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 45 Posts: 7,985	I suggest mobil1 full synthetic.. Its good stuff. Synthetic doesnt break down as fast as regular oil I dont believe. Which means it protects longer. If you change it every 3000 miles you should be a great shape..They say you can go longer, but why chance it. __________________ Racing Rice

01-25-2003, 02:33 PM	#4
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	well if u have syntethic the oil is gonna be thinner, and it will leak thru some of the weaker gaskets. but i think it's well worth it. __________________

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01-25-2003, 03:44 PM	#6
lucky Posts: n/a	Go full synthetic, mechanics say if your motor can turn more freely that means gained performance(very little im sure). If your around cold weather during winter go 50/50, Durablend is good. During hot months go full synthetic.

01-25-2003, 03:58 PM	#7
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 41 Posts: 10,579	i didnt think you could mix syth and regular oils...i also heard that once you go back to regular...if one were so inclined... Im thinking of going full moble1 or that quaker state higher miles one...

01-25-2003, 11:24 PM	#8
pauls-si Posts: n/a	I run castrol syntec in both my cars. They idle better and run smoother after i did the switch.

01-25-2003, 11:25 PM	#9
lucky Posts: n/a	No no, Durablend has been around awhile. Theres other manufacturers also. Blending is fine.

01-25-2003, 11:41 PM	#10
Sol's Eye Posts: n/a	Excellent, looks like it will be full synthetic this time around. Thanks for the helpful posts.