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Re: Synthetic or Semi-Synthetic---confused
Posted by Dean [Email] (more from Dean) on Fri, 11 Feb 2005 08:48:05
In Reply to: Synthetic or Semi-Synthetic---confused, Ben, Fri, 11 Feb 2005 06:53:08
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There now is some merit to that now. If an engine has sludge deposits, full synthetic may loosen or acceratre the sludge getting loose which then plugs up the oil pump pickup screen. So it would be a good idea to check for sludge in the oil sump at the next oil change and decide then and there.
With a clean engine, there is no problem switching to synthetic. If an engine has oil leaks, synthetic will make things worse.
If the 2001 is in the range of the era of loose head bolts, then you can pull the VC, re-torque the head bolts and do a visual check for sludge and deposits while you are in there. If clean, go with Mobil 1 0W40 or 5W40. So kill two birds with one stone and get some peace of mind about the two major issues of concern.
Posts in this Thread:
- Synthetic or Semi-Synthetic---confused, Ben, Fri, 11 Feb 2005 06:53:08
- Re: Synthetic or Semi-Synthetic---confused, CraigChristian, Sat, 12 Feb 2005 04:51:58
- Re: Synthetic or Semi-Synthetic---confused, CraigChristian, Sat, 12 Feb 2005 04:51:15
- Re: Synthetic or Semi-Synthetic---confused, Dean, Fri, 11 Feb 2005 08:48:05 <-- Viewing This Message
- As the Tappet brothers would say, BOGUS!!!, Dick in Falls Church, Fri, 11 Feb 2005 07:27:40
- Re: Synthetic or Semi-Synthetic---confused, deleonl1, Fri, 11 Feb 2005 07:18:01
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