switching to synthetic
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From: San Diego
switching to synthetic
my '67 mustang is at 95,000 original miles...
would there be any benefit to switching to synthetic at this point?
it still runs like a champ and uses no oil
i've been running castrol gtx 10w-30
would there be any benefit to switching to synthetic at this point?
it still runs like a champ and uses no oil
i've been running castrol gtx 10w-30
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RE: switching to synthetic
It's never too late to switch to a synthetic lube.One thing though,oil consumption MIGHT go up because of the different detergent additives.It could also go back down again as new deposits form and help seal rings,valve guides,and seals.
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RE: switching to synthetic
wal-mart sells super-tech brand fully synthetic oil...5 quart jug for about $12...
so i think i will try that stuff
worst case scenario i guess i'll go back to dino oil
also, is synthetic more likely to leak or have any other negative effects on an old engine???
so i think i will try that stuff
worst case scenario i guess i'll go back to dino oil
also, is synthetic more likely to leak or have any other negative effects on an old engine???
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RE: switching to synthetic
I agree.This site deserves much more study.I added it to my favorites list so I won't lose the thing.I especially like the part about anti freeze.Mine needs changing and their theory sounds good.
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RE: switching to synthetic
depending on your driving conditions and stye, 30k-50k miles. A lot cheaper insurance than a new tranny. Usually why people are always replacing the tranny, and not the motor. People tend to forget about maintaining the tranny and rear.
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RE: switching to synthetic
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depending on your driving conditions and stye, 30k-50k miles. A lot cheaper insurance than a new tranny. Usually why people are always replacing the tranny, and not the motor. People tend to forget about maintaining the tranny and rear.
depending on your driving conditions and stye, 30k-50k miles. A lot cheaper insurance than a new tranny. Usually why people are always replacing the tranny, and not the motor. People tend to forget about maintaining the tranny and rear.