What motor oil?
1st Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 80
From: United States
What motor oil?
I agree, Synthetics all the way.
Think about the fact that when you break in a brand new motor, you are NOT supposed to use Synth. oil because it doesn't actually allow the internal parts to wear or break-in properly...it's too slippery! Only after about the recommended first 1500 to 2000 miles, should you start using Synth. oil. If you're skeptical, ask around at your local machine shops, and even call Summit or Jegs Tech line.
I also know of some local drag racers that have switched to Synth. Tranny fluid, and upon doing so, the tranny temp. would run up to 20 degrees cooler (less friction) with NO other changes! If that doesn't prove it to ya than i guess nothing will! Just do some research on it, and see for yourself.
Think about the fact that when you break in a brand new motor, you are NOT supposed to use Synth. oil because it doesn't actually allow the internal parts to wear or break-in properly...it's too slippery! Only after about the recommended first 1500 to 2000 miles, should you start using Synth. oil. If you're skeptical, ask around at your local machine shops, and even call Summit or Jegs Tech line.
I also know of some local drag racers that have switched to Synth. Tranny fluid, and upon doing so, the tranny temp. would run up to 20 degrees cooler (less friction) with NO other changes! If that doesn't prove it to ya than i guess nothing will! Just do some research on it, and see for yourself.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,392
From: Rochester, NY
What motor oil?
Originally Posted by vfast
dan..could you please be a lil more indepth about it*L*
I like amsoil and redline...of coarse a good filter is just as key...
I like amsoil and redline...of coarse a good filter is just as key...
fram all the way for the filter <IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0"></P>
i like mobil 1 and valvoline, and synthetic</P>
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 165
From: United States
What motor oil?
Definitely synthetic. I run Amsoil synthetic and it stays pretty clean even when it has been in the 4000+ miles. Keeps my mileage nice and high too, and car never sounds like it's struggling to crank up in the winter.
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 14,917
What motor oil?
Originally Posted by shacar87
I agree, Synthetics all the way.
Think about the fact that when you break in a brand new motor, you are NOT supposed to use Synth. oil because it doesn't actually allow the internal parts to wear or break-in properly...it's too slippery! Only after about the recommended first 1500 to 2000 miles, should you start using Synth. oil. If you're skeptical, ask around at your local machine shops, and even call Summit or Jegs Tech line.
I also know of some local drag racers that have switched to Synth. Tranny fluid, and upon doing so, the tranny temp. would run up to 20 degrees cooler (less friction) with NO other changes! If that doesn't prove it to ya than i guess nothing will! Just do some research on it, and see for yourself.
Think about the fact that when you break in a brand new motor, you are NOT supposed to use Synth. oil because it doesn't actually allow the internal parts to wear or break-in properly...it's too slippery! Only after about the recommended first 1500 to 2000 miles, should you start using Synth. oil. If you're skeptical, ask around at your local machine shops, and even call Summit or Jegs Tech line.
I also know of some local drag racers that have switched to Synth. Tranny fluid, and upon doing so, the tranny temp. would run up to 20 degrees cooler (less friction) with NO other changes! If that doesn't prove it to ya than i guess nothing will! Just do some research on it, and see for yourself.
You summed it up pretty good!!</P>
