Synthetics
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The only thing I've heard (twice) about the initial change-over to synthetics is that the synthetic oil turned very dark almost black in a relatively short period of time. This ONLY happened after the first oil change to a synthetic. It might be that the synthetic oil was actually cleaning deposits left by the dino stuff. Perhaps the top of the line synthetics contain more detergents in their additive package than do the petroleum oils? I really don't know. Both guys that told me this are credible guys. One experienced it in his Harley the other in his truck. Both vehicles had well over 50,000 miles on them. I'm just providing this to let you know IF you should experience it. It's probably a good thing and not something to worry about.
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The only thing I've heard (twice) about the initial change-over to synthetics is that the synthetic oil turned very dark almost black in a relatively short period of time. This ONLY happened after the first oil change to a synthetic. It might be that the synthetic oil was actually cleaning deposits left by the dino stuff. Perhaps the top of the line synthetics contain more detergents in their additive package than do the petroleum oils? I really don't know. Both guys that told me this are credible guys. One experienced it in his Harley the other in his truck. Both vehicles had well over 50,000 miles on them. I'm just providing this to let you know IF you should experience it. It's probably a good thing and not something to worry about.
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The only thing I've heard (twice) about the initial change-over to synthetics is that the synthetic oil turned very dark almost black in a relatively short period of time. This ONLY happened after the first oil change to a synthetic. It might be that the synthetic oil was actually cleaning deposits left by the dino stuff. Perhaps the top of the line synthetics contain more detergents in their additive package than do the petroleum oils? I really don't know. Both guys that told me this are credible guys. One experienced it in his Harley the other in his truck. Both vehicles had well over 50,000 miles on them. I'm just providing this to let you know IF you should experience it. It's probably a good thing and not something to worry about.
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