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Search Auto Parts Search Synthetic Oil Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Guest Anonymous Poster Dec 15, 2008, 4:58 PM Post #1 of 4 (1216 views) Synthetic Oil Sign In I'm considering switching my car from conventional to synthetic at the next oil change. It has 77,200 miles on it currently. Can i just switch it like that? I've been looking up this online and found someone saying that synthetic oil doesn't absorb as well into rubber so its possible that old gaskets with microscoipc cracks could dry out faster and fail. Someone also saidthat synthetic oil is thinner and it could cause it to leak from the valve gasket? Has anyone here heard of that before? Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Dec 15, 2008, 5:11 PM Post #2 of 4 (1215 views) Re: Synthetic Oil Sign In I've heard the same stories. I had an Amsoil rep come by several years ago. Of course, being a salesman, I took what he said with a grain of salt, but...he sold me. Since, I've changed both of my vehicle over. No problems. I've got about 50K on my truck and about 40K on my wife's car. So, for what it's worth..... Loren SW Washington Jeff Norfolk Enthusiast Dec 15, 2008, 7:08 PM Post #3 of 4 (1211 views) Re: Synthetic Oil Sign In The oil is not any thinner unless you go to a thinner grade. The oil has to maintain a certain viscosity or thickness in regards to industry standards in order to qualify for a certain grade. (5w30, 10w30 ect.) As far as causing premature seal failure, I agree with Loren, haven't seen any evidence of that. In fact the opposite. Synthetics are far superior to conventionals on every level IMO. Jeff Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Dec 15, 2008, 11:16 PM Post #4 of 4 (1205 views) Re: Synthetic Oil Sign In I'm totally in favor of synthetics (BY THE WAY GUYS - AMSOIL IS THE PRIME SPONSOR HERE) and never had any added problems with it. Used in everything - yard equipment - all of it. IMO it's best adantage heat tolerance and maintaining the listed viscosity. It's far less apt to sludge up with heat or being late with changes but not an excuse to do that. Also - hard to nail down but I swear it's more efficient. Side note: I have a 12.5HP pull start engine that is remarkably easier to pull when it gets colder out as my own proof that it's a better lubricant, T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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