I was viewing an engine rebuilders U-tube last nite. He mentioned his observation that crystals form in the ring lands of vehicles that are infrequently driven, low miles, not always reaching operating temp. & use full synthetic oil. Changing oil annually is not the issue here. Please comment on your experience.
crystallization of synthetic oil
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I have never heard of this. Crystals of what?
Oh no......
he did not discuss crystal chemistry......
MolaKule
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If this person is going to mention crystals he should at least identify those crystals.
I have torn down engines but have only seen some minor carbon in the grooves of piston lands than could cause sealing problems because the ring will not be allowed to flex, but those deposits are carbon based.
Chemically speaking, I would dispute his comments as being uninformed.
I have torn down engines but have only seen some minor carbon in the grooves of piston lands than could cause sealing problems because the ring will not be allowed to flex, but those deposits are carbon based.
Chemically speaking, I would dispute his comments as being uninformed.
Maybe he was in Alaska and used saturated synthetic sugar water in winter.
due to my success with dino oils (several cars with VERY VERY high mileages), I tried hard to find issues with synthetic oil. I only started using syn 4 years ago so was kind of suspicious. lol
i thought syn was invented to milk the consumer but with the prices so compatible with dino, I no longer care or think that way.
The worst thing that I've read about syn oil is that they are harsh(er) on seals which is also disputed by many. Such is life ... iirc, SOJ used to say API SL is less harsh.
due to my success with dino oils (several cars with VERY VERY high mileages), I tried hard to find issues with synthetic oil. I only started using syn 4 years ago so was kind of suspicious. lol
i thought syn was invented to milk the consumer but with the prices so compatible with dino, I no longer care or think that way.
The worst thing that I've read about syn oil is that they are harsh(er) on seals which is also disputed by many. Such is life ... iirc, SOJ used to say API SL is less harsh.
I heard his comment in the video about "crystals" of sludge. I suspect the better word choice would be agglomeration. There clearly is sludge in the motor, but his claim that synthetic oils cause "crystals" or agglomeration, is wrong.
But, wait, don’t crystals align the magnetic force fields? Keeping razor blades sharp forever and slowing aging?
Carbon crystalising into diamonds - nothing to worry about.
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Pyramids
Ah yes. Of course. My pseudoscience is a bit weak...
Whenever anyone mentions pyramids I think of this house that some dude built in the 80s in Northern Illinois (Wadsworth). It was visible from I-94 along with his statue of Ramses, I don't know if it kept his bread fresh but it didn't keep it from having a serious fire a couple of years ago. The last I heard it was sitting vacant but perhaps has been torn down.
Back in happier times (yes the statue was huge):
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Yes. BlakeB that's the video!
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