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Old 04-30-2008   #10 (permalink)
fastbike
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I agree. I didn't get this point across. I've just concluded that all of the synthetics are much better than they "need" to be. People can do as they choose, but 2k - 3k mileage intervals are just unnecessary.

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Originally Posted by p2gee View Post
The biggest mistake I see when it comes to synthetic oils is people who buy some of the hydro-cracked dino oils labeled as "synthetics". Granted Hydro cracked dino is very very good oil but it is still dino. The primary advantage of full synthetic oil is it's ability to resist burning off in the high temp areas of the engine ( piston ring area ). This means better protection and lower oil consumption especially as the oil ages.
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