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Aug 25, 2013 | 06:44 PM

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big cahuna

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So, who goes 10k miles with their synthetic oil? Anyone here? And for how long have you done it?.,,

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Aug 25, 2013 | 06:52 PM

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Synthetic oil is thinner, so it cools faster. But while it does that, it also doesn't "cushion" the parts, so some parts are louder than with non-synthetic.

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Aug 25, 2013 | 06:55 PM

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Its amazing how much disinformation is passed on about synthetic oil. Yet another example

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Aug 25, 2013 | 07:02 PM

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ftworthcowboy

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I use Amsoil in all three holes, change engine at 5k and all three at 10k. Why? Cause it makes me feel better.

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Aug 25, 2013 | 07:44 PM

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firefighter156

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Originally Posted by 12hdrk

Huh??? Where did you get that piece of dis-information. Wow. Nothing is further from the truth.

Really? Back up your allegation with some info we can all learn from then..

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Aug 25, 2013 | 07:49 PM

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SSJ

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Originally Posted by big cahuna

So, who goes 10k miles with their synthetic oil? Anyone here? And for how long have you done it?.,,

I go 10K since it was new no problems even in the southern heat and 40K long trip road miles.

Also do the same in the 2 new cars I've bought a 95 with 160K and a 04 with 80K

Spending extra for full syn and changing every 3 to 5K is a waste of money

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Aug 25, 2013 | 07:51 PM

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Really? Back up your allegation with some info we can all learn from then..

You said "For break in. No". No need to back that up. Syn is fine for break in. Everyone knows that. What do I need to prove?

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Aug 25, 2013 | 08:06 PM

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You said "For break in. No". No need to back that up. Syn is fine for break in. Everyone knows that. What do I need to prove?

Everyone knows Syn if fine? Hmmm.. If you get sick of reading these links i'll send you LOTS more. In every one of these articles syn vs non syn is mentioned. Specifically non syn for break in. Even the Amsoil link has a BREAK IN oil. Ohhh and it's a non syn. Weird. But then again what would they know they only make oil for a living.

http://www.ntnoa.org/enginebreakin.htm

http://www.motorcycleextremist.com/M...ight-Way!.html

http://www.belray.com/break-procedur...rcycle-engines

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...-%28sae-30%29/

http://usu.net/sites/motorcyclebreakin/breakin.html

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Aug 25, 2013 | 08:11 PM

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12hdrk

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Originally Posted by Localprez

Everyone knows Syn if fine? Hmmm.. If you get sick of reading these links i'll send you LOTS more. In every one of these articles syn vs non syn is mentioned. Specifically non syn for break in. Even the Amsoil link has a BREAK IN oil. Ohhh and it's a non syn. Weird. But then again what would they know they only make oil for a living.

http://www.ntnoa.org/enginebreakin.htm

http://www.motorcycleextremist.com/M...ight-Way!.html

http://www.belray.com/break-procedur...rcycle-engines

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...-%28sae-30%29/

http://usu.net/sites/motorcyclebreakin/breakin.html

Relax. Synthetic from factory for many vehicles. Stop propagating urban legends.

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Aug 25, 2013 | 08:12 PM

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omaho5

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I use nothing but Synthetic, no I use only Dino Juice. Hell, I switch back and forth.

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