Re: Synthetic vs. Mineral - 1986 125hp
steveclv,
I understand hype and everything but synthetics reduce the dependency of oil being pumped out of the ground so why would the oil companies build up something that could run them out of business in a way. If you would read the link above it would explain the benefits, uses, and downfalls of using synthetics vs. conventional oil. I like the less smoke and friction reduction but some people like the smell and fog of traditional oils. I like the smells at MX race tracks but that is synthetic but just a different formula so people like me still can enjoy the smell of Motul burning in a Cr 250. My work van had 100,000 miles on it with a failing rear end, and a slightly leaking head and a slipping transmission when I bought it for a good price (previous owner used conventional oil and drove it like a sports car) I changed the rear end lube and continued a synthetic regiment and it still runs at 265,000 miles without anything except brakes and tires done to it. I do believe conventionals work but synthetics are better. It seems like it is well argued here. Any car I have owned since I think 85' are still moving and I sold them to people I am sure use the standard oil in them now. For example, I use led replacements on my boat and can go for days with most of my lights on if need be without the engine on. I know a few guys that go out fishing all night with their required lights on and I am jumping them in the morning because they use conventional light bulbs for reasons,one they don't want to replace the old ones and two they think it is too expensive ,its their choice either not to carry a spare battery or to upgrade their setup, but I cant say I haven't been there two or three years ago hoping my engine would crank over cause the bow and aft lights ran my battery low. I wont argue the matter just put my opinion and go on, I guess it is choice. Some people think cd's sound great others think lp's sound great.
steveclv,
I understand hype and everything but synthetics reduce the dependency of oil being pumped out of the ground so why would the oil companies build up something that could run them out of business in a way. If you would read the link above it would explain the benefits, uses, and downfalls of using synthetics vs. conventional oil. I like the less smoke and friction reduction but some people like the smell and fog of traditional oils. I like the smells at MX race tracks but that is synthetic but just a different formula so people like me still can enjoy the smell of Motul burning in a Cr 250. My work van had 100,000 miles on it with a failing rear end, and a slightly leaking head and a slipping transmission when I bought it for a good price (previous owner used conventional oil and drove it like a sports car) I changed the rear end lube and continued a synthetic regiment and it still runs at 265,000 miles without anything except brakes and tires done to it. I do believe conventionals work but synthetics are better. It seems like it is well argued here. Any car I have owned since I think 85' are still moving and I sold them to people I am sure use the standard oil in them now. For example, I use led replacements on my boat and can go for days with most of my lights on if need be without the engine on. I know a few guys that go out fishing all night with their required lights on and I am jumping them in the morning because they use conventional light bulbs for reasons,one they don't want to replace the old ones and two they think it is too expensive ,its their choice either not to carry a spare battery or to upgrade their setup, but I cant say I haven't been there two or three years ago hoping my engine would crank over cause the bow and aft lights ran my battery low. I wont argue the matter just put my opinion and go on, I guess it is choice. Some people think cd's sound great others think lp's sound great.
