Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
Originally Posted By: Clevy
So to touch on dnewtons point a bit.
Now that you've established that in your application the m1 can go 15000 miles and the ms5k can run 10000 miles which of the 2 is the most cost effective per mile and did you find any pros or cons in comparing the 2.Thanks.
Check out my post before this one
Awesome breakdown.
So I in your application if one breaks down cost per mile its pretty much equal therefore once cost is eliminated from the equation one now compares the time it takes for maintenance and factor in the fact that generally a synthetic has better operating characteristics.
So to simplify as long as a person uses a syn in a prudent fashion and extends the interval the hard cost of product is equal per driven mile
So all things being equal the choice is really based on performance,and because cost is equal if used til depleted then the only difference is the actual performance characteristics of the oil itself and since syns are typically better that's an easy decision.
Thanks for taking the time to share. Your experience shows that when a plan is set and the tools are used (used oil analysis)and the data is actually applied to make choices you've shown that using a syn can be cost effective and can even save either money or effort once data is acquired and trends recognized.
And you are using your data instead of a one or 2 time thing, and making choices based on the data.
I laugh when I see used oil analysis posted and the data completely ignored. If they were just going to ignore it why pay for it.
Anyways thanks again.