is it a mistake to not use synthetic oil?

PY 01-0972 · Post by **PY 01-0972** » October 15th, 2003, 11:17 am

I change the oil every 3000 is this good enough or is syn the only way to
protect at 8,400

Post by **Jan Niemi** » October 15th, 2003, 12:21 pm

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snookerblack7 · Post by **snookerblack7** » October 20th, 2003, 7:18 pm

I don't think there is any reason to switch to synthetic. It's just not needed.

bbqman · Post by **bbqman** » October 20th, 2003, 9:46 pm

Synthetic oil offers excellent cold start protection for those of us that winter drive these cars, especially up here in the Great White North.
The fact that you can get a reliable 5w50 only in synthetic makes all the more sense.
Bottom line is, use the best oil you can afford and change it often.

Post by **Trey** » October 21st, 2003, 7:39 am

Synthetic also provides better protection at high RPMs which our cars see often (At least mine does). I woudl recommend staying away from Mobil1 as it seems to be thinner than most oils and several people have burning problems. I woudl look into Amsoil, Redline or Royal Purple.

BBQd00d makes a good point too that use the best you can and change it often. Consider what you put your car through when judging your change intervals.

Trey

PY 01-0972 · Post by **PY 01-0972** » October 22nd, 2003, 7:32 pm

thanks again

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is it a mistake to not use synthetic oil?

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