Originally Posted by BlueOvalFitter
Originally Posted by OilUzer
Will all this engine cleaning cause a leak? Some say syn may cause a leak because it cleans clogged holes ... and oil may leak because of that (cleanliness) and not because of using "synthetic" oil. Meaning synthetic uncovers an existing problem and not the cause.
So when I hear engine cleaning my mind goes to leaking
This is just 1 of many videos/articles about your concerns.
I like the guy however you have to be careful
overclaiming
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In psychology, it's a phenomenon called "overclaiming."
"To overclaim is to claim familiarity with—or knowledge of—something that doesn't exist," says Stav Atir, a Cornell University graduate student in the field of psychology and lead author of a new study in Psychological Science.
"The general idea is that practically everyone is somewhat vulnerable to overclaiming, but people are the most vulnerable in those areas of life in which they perceive themselves to be experts," says Atir.
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goes on to say overclaiming is not lying.