#1801945 - 06/30/09 01:45 PM
Synthetic or Not Synthetic, that is the question.
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n00b
Registered: 06/23/09
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Here's a off the wall question.
When you purchase a used car, is there a test to determinine whether it's currently using Synthetic Oil or not?
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#1801962 - 06/30/09 02:08 PM
Re: Synthetic or Not Synthetic, that is the question.
[Re: Rizzo]
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n00b
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Thanks Rizzo. That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask. It'd be nice to be able to tell. My newly aquired '00 Detective P71 is in need of an oil change.  Oh, is there a 'preferred' brand of Synthetic for these higher milage animals? I've used Castrol Syntec in the past with decent results and Mobil 1 with less than stellar results. Thanks again! Cavenerd
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#1801963 - 06/30/09 02:09 PM
Re: Synthetic or Not Synthetic, that is the question.
[Re: Cavenerd]
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Pennzoil Platinum, very hard to beat oil.
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#1801965 - 06/30/09 02:12 PM
Re: Synthetic or Not Synthetic, that is the question.
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Pennzoil Platinum, very hard to beat oil. +1 Edit: And make sure to use Motorcraft, WIX, or Purolator PureOne filters.
Edited by TM875 (06/30/09 02:13 PM)
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#1801974 - 06/30/09 02:24 PM
Re: Synthetic or Not Synthetic, that is the question.
[Re: TM875]
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+1 to pennzoil Platinum
it's all I use.
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#1802002 - 06/30/09 03:09 PM
Re: Synthetic or Not Synthetic, that is the question.
[Re: Rizzo]
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Oh, I know. I'm just looking for input as to what others are using. I don't want to get into the old 'Peanutbutter and Dill Pickle Sandwich' vs. 'Ham and Strawberry Jello Sandwich' debate.  Cavenerd
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#1802009 - 06/30/09 03:19 PM
Re: Synthetic or Not Synthetic, that is the question.
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Thanks Rizzo. That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask. It'd be nice to be able to tell. My newly aquired '00 Detective P71 is in need of an oil change. Oh, is there a 'preferred' brand of Synthetic for these higher milage animals? I've used Castrol Syntec in the past with decent results and Mobil 1 with less than stellar results. Thanks again! Cavenerd What "REsults" are you talking about
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#1802028 - 06/30/09 04:00 PM
Re: Synthetic or Not Synthetic, that is the question.
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Over the Hill
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Pennzoil Platinum, very hard to beat oil. used to be hard to beat when it was Group V base oil, last i checked it was Group III. Amsoil makes better oil.
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#1802049 - 06/30/09 04:29 PM
Re: Synthetic or Not Synthetic, that is the question.
[Re: Ciffer]
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How about a semi-synthetic? Motorcraft semi-synthetic, which is spec'd and used by Ford is available at Wal-Mart for very cheap. I pay 2.xx something a quart. They also carry the Motorcraft filter at Wal-Mart. Makes for an inexpensive oil change, not to metion it's OEM.
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#1802105 - 06/30/09 06:16 PM
Re: Synthetic or Not Synthetic, that is the question.
[Re: Crown Nick]
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Registered: 06/23/09
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Well, currently I'm 'flushing' the oil. I do this with all used cars I buy. I do an oil change ( and boy did this thing need one ) then drive it for a week or so then change it again.
When a vehicle's oil is as nasty as this ones appeared to be, I find it beneficial to do this in order to clear most of the grungy-old oil out. It's this or drop the oil pan and flush it that way. This way's cheaper for me.
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#1802112 - 06/30/09 06:29 PM
Re: Synthetic or Not Synthetic, that is the question.
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Nope, never heard of it.
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