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Re: can i just switch from regular oil to synthetic?
Posted by Dick in Falls Church [Email] (more from Dick in Falls Church) on Sun, 17 Mar 2002 19:46:59
In Reply to: can i just switch from regular oil to synthetic?, mario, Sat, 16 Mar 2002 14:01:44
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You can just change from what you have to synthetic. You would get better results by using a good engine flush, such as made by AMSOIL or BG first.
If you don't, or won't flush, then the synthetic will do it for you, taking longer. If you don't flush, and see indications of sudden increase in oil consumption after a couple of thousand miles, change the filter and top off. If you don't flush, you might want to change the first batch after 3000 miles or so.
Synthetics will flow more freely in cold, give greatly decreased engine wear, reduce oil temperatures under load, resist oxidation under high temperature. The better synthetics will probably enable extended drain intervals, and (often) better fuel economy.
No synthetic on the market (that I am aware of) will attack any existing gaskets or seals (with possible exception of some antiques with original engines).
I've change many Saabs, Volvos and others to AMSOIL with well over 100,000 miles on them.
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