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Old December 9th 04, 07:51 PM
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Any opinions about the performance of these two oil chemistries?

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Old December 9th 04, 10:41 PM
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On 9 Dec 2004 10:51:58 -0800, "VA_Tech_Hokies" >
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>Any opinions about the performance of these two oil chemistries?


If you change your oil and filter at 3000 mile intervals, you should
not notice much if any of a difference between them. Some people say
synthetic cleans your engine better. Don't know, never use the stuff.

Lg

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Old December 10th 04, 08:06 AM
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VA_Tech_Hokies wrote:

> Any opinions about the performance of these two oil chemistries?


What do you mean by **two** chemistries?

So called "dino" oil may now include Type I or Type II/III
hydrocracked base oils. These are much better than "conventional"
oil made just 10 years ago.

Synthetic oils may include polyalphaolefin, polyol esters, etc.
Mobil 1 is a blend of several. They're still considered better
than conventional oils. Some manufacturers sell Type III based
oils as "synthetic". I personally wouldn't pay synthetic oil
prices for this stuff.

Depends on what your needs are. Size and maker of engine. What
ambient temps? Forced induction? There is no simple anwer.

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Old December 10th 04, 08:58 PM
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On 9 Dec 2004 10:51:58 -0800, "VA_Tech_Hokies" > wrote:

||Any opinions about the performance of these two oil chemistries?

Yes, there are several.
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Old December 11th 04, 01:39 AM
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If it was only two chemisties, that would be too simple. The
possibilities include: "Full", "100%" or whatever. Even the ILSAC or
API's symbol don't offer a solution. "Full" is not the same as "100%".
SM, SAE designation, will soon be seen on qualified lubricants,
synthetic or dino. My personal preference is Amsoil.
RH

 




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