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Synthetic vs. Dino
Any opinions about the performance of these two oil chemistries?
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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? 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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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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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. Texas Parts Guy |
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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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