Synthetic vs. Regular oil
#1
Synthetic vs. Regular oil
I just got back from my 3rd oil change and this particular time I asked what type of motor oil they used and they said Castrol and I asked if it was synthetic and they said no and that vthey didn't recommend synthetic. Any particular reason why they would not recommend synthetic oil? After doing some research that synthetic oil seems better and is more pricey. Is this just my dealer tryign to savev some money by not using synthethic and should I find a place that does use synthetic?
#3
on a new vehicle that is not "performance built" synthetic is going to have no advantages over regular oil. On high-revving, turbocharged, performance, sports cars the longer life and better additives in synthetic really act like insurance.
change your oil on time and use regular...dont worry.
change your oil on time and use regular...dont worry.
#7
Guy at oil change place said that not putting in 5w20 might nullify warranty. Any truth to this? (I dought it)
Anyway, what is a recommended all weather non synthetic grade?
thanks
Anyway, what is a recommended all weather non synthetic grade?
thanks
Last edited by vegasdriver; September-22nd-2005 at 08:54 AM.
#8
Originally Posted by Roddimus Prime
the condition of the oil is FAR more important than the type of oil you use.
the rule of thumb is "you can never change your oil too much but you can change it not enough"
the rule of thumb is "you can never change your oil too much but you can change it not enough"
#10
Originally Posted by vegasdriver
Guy at oil change place said that not putting in 5w20 might nullify warranty. Any truth to this? (I dought it)
Anyway, what is a recommended all weather non synthetic grade?
thanks
Anyway, what is a recommended all weather non synthetic grade?
thanks
Last edited by Rusty; October-6th-2005 at 08:45 PM.
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