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10-20-15, 07:14 PM
#121
You own boats so that makes you right? That makes sense. You really don't know much about a car do you?
You can post all the links and quotes you want. I believe what I can see, smell, touch, feel. I've seen the damage caused by putting synthetic oil into an engine that had conventional oil for the first 100k. Guess what, it blew up. I don't base my opinion on one case. I've seen it multiple times. There are lots of aspects to this that you obviously don't understand. I just hope the masses don't buy into the same B.S. that Valvoline is feeding you.
Maybe when your engine starts to come apart, Valvoline will cut you a check. I'm sure they appreciate the support.
You can post all the links and quotes you want. I believe what I can see, smell, touch, feel. I've seen the damage caused by putting synthetic oil into an engine that had conventional oil for the first 100k. Guess what, it blew up. I don't base my opinion on one case. I've seen it multiple times. There are lots of aspects to this that you obviously don't understand. I just hope the masses don't buy into the same B.S. that Valvoline is feeding you.
Maybe when your engine starts to come apart, Valvoline will cut you a check. I'm sure they appreciate the support.
10-20-15, 08:43 PM
#122
Marine engines are the same engines that are put into trucks except that they run at full output all the time. Would be like driving a car up a mountain at almost WOT pulling a trailer. Autos have it easy.
There are very few engines that fail because of the oil that is used. An engine that fails at 100K is failing because of improper maintenance for the first 100K, not because it used synthetic oil.
Waiting for your links that talk about engines designed for synthetic oil.
There are very few engines that fail because of the oil that is used. An engine that fails at 100K is failing because of improper maintenance for the first 100K, not because it used synthetic oil.
Waiting for your links that talk about engines designed for synthetic oil.
10-20-15, 09:57 PM
#123
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Sounds like this thread is drifting off topic...
248300 miles.... And climbing....
My Lexus GS400 is in 10x better shape than my 94 Fleetwood was at 250k miles when I retired it... I have no plans to retire it anytime soon. Maybe 500k miles I might....
248300 miles.... And climbing....
My Lexus GS400 is in 10x better shape than my 94 Fleetwood was at 250k miles when I retired it... I have no plans to retire it anytime soon. Maybe 500k miles I might....
10-26-15, 03:28 PM
#126
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2000 GS 400 289,000 and kickin'
About to retire in my old steed. Just got a new RX selling my GS 400 platinum series in fair condition. Bluebook says 3500 to 4200 even with those miles! This is club Lexus so song wants it let me know your OBO.and if you're going to do something cool with her we can talk 314.954.8337
I can give you the rundown of what it needs: new suspension in May needs tightening, there is an exhaust leak but passes emissions I haven't fix because I love the growl. Somebody panel damage front bumper rear passenger quarter panel And tires are scuffed. I am the second owner since 25,000 miles clean title
I can give you the rundown of what it needs: new suspension in May needs tightening, there is an exhaust leak but passes emissions I haven't fix because I love the growl. Somebody panel damage front bumper rear passenger quarter panel And tires are scuffed. I am the second owner since 25,000 miles clean title
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12-18-15, 09:50 AM
#131
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