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[html]<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MolaKule</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> There are many many oil discussions on here dealing with views on what is a synthetic base oil and what isn't. </div></div>Really. Seems obvious to me: synthetic means a...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doug Hillary</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi, Perhaps you could have done us all a favour by simply searching this subject! </div></div> Sorry, I didn't realize people who come to this forum are expected to do the...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doug Hillary</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi, bountyh - I must ask what is the value of your question?</div></div> I guess I believe knowing the truth always has value. I drive a 30 year old cycle and would like to...

I remember reading that many of the passenger car oil makers advertising "full synthetic" are actually just filtered dino oil. I seem to remember castrol Syntec is dino, Amsoil synthetic is real synthetic. Is there a comprehensive list of what oils are real syn? Also: is there a reliable...

Last I heard, Castrol Syntec was not actually synthetic base oil it's filtered dino oil. It's OK oil, but not synthetic.

It's lucky those 25k miles were only going back and forth to church...... lord only knows what's going on inside that engine.

I thought they were going to 5W-20 in some cars to try to get fuel economy up a tick. I will never use it in anything I own. As for "5-30 shearing to 5-20 quickly", I would say if it does, you need to change to a better brand of oil. The viscosity increasers should not go away quickly in auto...

3283.24 miles.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CATERHAM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hence I have a stash of oil I don't know when I'll ever use. </div></div> You should see my garage.... Kragens kept having rebate/sales where I could get a case for about 49...

I think turbos need syn oil, because the oil in the turbo bearings cooks after you shut the engine off. For most cars: I think decent quality oil changed frequently is 100% OK. I recall my 1970 Duster had about 130k when I sold it, still ran great.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">&nbsp;Originally Posted By: strombony</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2000 Doge Caravan, 3.1L with 96K on the odometer. No leaks. runs awsome. Took a 700 mile round trip in temps of 90-92 degrees all intersate. Got home and half quart low...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">&nbsp;Originally Posted By: Bryanccfshr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">&nbsp;Originally Posted By: bountyh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Unfortunately for motorcycles, "energy...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">&nbsp;Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We often hear that most engine wear occurs at startup when the oil is too thick to lubricate properly. <b>It cannot flow and therefore cannot lubricate</b>...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">&nbsp;Originally Posted By: tndiesel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just bought my second Nissan Versa and the manual says use 5-30. It says that using different oil weight than that could damage my motor. I was looking at 5-20 or 0-30...

Unfortunately for motorcycles, "energy conserving" usually means it has teflon additives or similar. Some bike clutches slip with that stuff, some run it OK. Mine has no problem, many claim their clutches were ruined because it burns into the plates.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">&nbsp;Originally Posted By: blackdiamond</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've asked this question before, but never got a solid answer. I know that just because an oil turns dark doesn't mean that isn't not performing properly. The flip...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">&nbsp;Originally Posted By: [RT</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> ProjUltraZ] i've read articles that say ZDDP volatilizes and can poison catalytics conv, the main reason for the reduced zn/phos in SM oils that's probably where the losses...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">&nbsp;Originally Posted By: Blink7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well I do think its an issue, and a real one. I just had my cam ruined with these newer oils. And to top it off, the oils I have ALWAYS used in the motor have been synthetic...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">&nbsp;Originally Posted By: Kruse</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">&nbsp;Originally Posted By: 09rexwagon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hello, I've read in more than one place that it's...