Synthetic oil? Really?
07-31-12, 09:57 PM
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Synthetic oil? Really?
Hey guys. So i've been using dino oil for as long as I can remember and honestly i've never really had a problem with it.
I feel like its just BS marketing. Am I wrong?
My family has owned cars that made it well over the 150k's using dino oil.
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I feel like its just BS marketing. Am I wrong?
My family has owned cars that made it well over the 150k's using dino oil.
Insight?
07-31-12, 10:31 PM
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yeah i agree. im no mechanic, so i continue using the recommended oil, but seriously.. i dont understand why the 250 engine isnt the same as the corolla, civic, etc.. just as slow, but requires more upkeep. wtf.
08-01-12, 12:23 AM
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The choice is yours. If it works for you then go for it. But I don't think it is a marketing ploy. I use synthetic mainly to reduce the amount of sludge build up in my engine. I want to keep my engine as clean as possible.
08-01-12, 12:30 AM
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Does anyone have evidence of dino oil actually causing any serious amounts of sludge? If you're using a quality oil like castrol or mobile and regularly changing the oil. I don't think you will see any detrimental effects of dino oil causing sludge buildup in your engine. Chances are the engine will outlive the amount of time you own the car regardless of synthetic or not.....
08-01-12, 12:49 AM
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it's like using natural petroleum jelly or KY. Both are fine and will get the job done, but KY is man made and has chemical additives that make it perform slightly better. At the end of the day, its your toy and you decide what it deserves.
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08-01-12, 08:31 AM
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I use synthetic oil in my car, primarily because I change it myself and the cost difference is not too great. It is worth noting that DI engines are generally harder on oil (due to fuel dilution), and our engines have a reasonably complex top end due to dual cams, dual variable valve timing, etc. Further, your choice of oil can make a difference over the long term for carbon buildup.
