|
Re: From standard oil to Synthetic
[Re: CompSyn]
#549506
12/11/09 09:52 PM
12/11/09 09:52 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 247
DuPont, Washington
DZJim
enthusiast
|
enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 247
DuPont, Washington
|
Quote:
Summery: Synthetic motor oil does not break down like conventional motor oil and when kept clean by efficient filtration, can last considerably longer than oils/filters NOT designed for that type of use.
When extending oil changes past 3,000-miles, the accumulation of contaminates in the oil could be problematic if you’re using an oil filter NOT designed for that type of use. There ARE regular spin-on type oil filters available that can filter motor oil efficiently for extended periods of time without loading up and becoming plugged.
Click HERE for a real world independent oil filter comparison.
While some continue to condemn the practice of extended oil changes, there are others successfully doing extended oil changes and have independent laboratory analysis to show their motor oil, oil filter and air filter combination makes an extended oil change possible.
You also have proof in the independent laboratory analysis as shown below:
20,000 Mile Oil Change, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria - link
18,200 Mile Oil Change – 2006 Subaru Outback – link
15,708 Mile Oil Change, 2004 Toyota Sequoia - link
30,624 Mile Oil Change, 2003 Honda S2000 – link
See also, The 3,000-mile Oil Change MYTH - link
Amsoil pitch. Bobistheoilguy...hangout for cranks, crackpots, and nutcases...
|
|
|
Re: From standard oil to Synthetic
[Re: DZJim]
#549509
12/12/09 12:05 AM
12/12/09 12:05 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,285
Pacific NW USA
CompSyn
pro stock
|
pro stock
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,285
Pacific NW USA
|
Quote:
Quote:
Summery: Synthetic motor oil does not break down like conventional motor oil and when kept clean by efficient filtration, can last considerably longer than oils/filters NOT designed for that type of use.
When extending oil changes past 3,000-miles, the accumulation of contaminates in the oil could be problematic if you’re using an oil filter NOT designed for that type of use. There ARE regular spin-on type oil filters available that can filter motor oil efficiently for extended periods of time without loading up and becoming plugged.
Click HERE for a real world independent oil filter comparison.
While some continue to condemn the practice of extended oil changes, there are others successfully doing extended oil changes and have independent laboratory analysis to show their motor oil, oil filter and air filter combination makes an extended oil change possible.
You also have proof in the independent laboratory analysis as shown below:
20,000 Mile Oil Change, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria - link
18,200 Mile Oil Change – 2006 Subaru Outback – link
15,708 Mile Oil Change, 2004 Toyota Sequoia - link
30,624 Mile Oil Change, 2003 Honda S2000 – link
See also, The 3,000-mile Oil Change MYTH - link
Amsoil pitch. Bobistheoilguy...hangout for cranks, crackpots, and nutcases...
Quote:
Amsoil pitch.
Actually the one oil change link I provided is Mobil 1 Extended Performance. There are many readily available motor oils that perform quite well past 3,000-miles.
Quote:
Bobistheoilguy...hangout for cranks, crackpots, and nutcases...
There is certainly no shortage of cranks, crackpots, and nutcases anywhere these days. At Bob Is The Oil Guy (BITOG), there are also Lubrication Engineers and others high up in the lubricants industry that are advanced in the topic of motor oil. For example, (Johnny Petree - link) , otherwise known as Johnny is retired from Pennzoil and is very knowledgeable. There are others as well.
|
|
|
Re: From standard oil to Synthetic
[Re: SomeCarGuy]
#549510
12/12/09 12:23 AM
12/12/09 12:23 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,285
Pacific NW USA
CompSyn
pro stock
|
pro stock
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,285
Pacific NW USA
|
Quote:
Or you can waste oil and drive up the cost for us all.
An oil change isn't cheap these days anyway, don't know where you all are buying cheap oil and quality filters at. 
Good call SomeCarGuy.
Unfortunately, the cultural norm in America right now is spend more money when you don’t have to, and waste perfectly good resources when you don’t have to; it’s a throw away society.
On the bright side, there are many learning new ways of doing things and taking advantage of modern day technology as an alternative to tired and outdated recommendations that go back 80-years.
Extended life synthetic motor oils are generally a greater initial investment over conventional petroleum based oils, but can actually reduce operating expense and unnecessary waste over the long term of which has been proven by 30-years of in the field service and Used Oil Analysis.
|
|
|
Re: From standard oil to Synthetic
[Re: 74chargr]
#549512
12/16/09 09:28 AM
12/16/09 09:28 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 8,087
Elk Grove, Calif.
bigblock340power
OP
master
|
OP
master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 8,087
Elk Grove, Calif.
|
I've changed over now for a while and I think the car likes it. Can't get the grill to quit smiling. Seams to run quieter, smoother, and I can turn the radio on much easier  . Windshield wipers work better, and the trunk opens smoother. Oh yeah, the seat heater warms up faster too  . Disclaimer: All comments above may very with your particular application. Devices mentioned above (indicating working better) could only be wishful thinking. Do not pour any type of oil, synthetic oil, or any other liquid on any of the above mentioned automotive components. Price may very in your area. OK, I think my a$$ (sorry, rear end) is covered now.
|
|
|
|
|
