Synthetic Oil- yes or no?

[Speedbag]

So those saying yes to synthetic.....why?

It's slickerer.

[tonyj311]

I had it done at a Valvoline Oil Change- where i have been going for the last year since I moved up here. It was $69 for the full synthetic. Seems a bit steep- but I guess its the same as 2 - $35 dino oil changes. I am guessing the Acura dealer would have charged me between $80-$100 (plus the wait time).

I have just about 6k on the car right now. I'd say I broke it in pretty well. Its got a great sound when you push the pedal down- although not as nice as the sound of the Cayenne. (I had perma grin for about 30 minutes after test driving the V8 model). Not that I would ever have the ability to drive it like the pros- but they say it out-performed the Cayenne V6 and Audi Q7 on the track.

[the_Journeyman]

Yea, I'd be finding another dealership. 

I use Rotella 15W-40 in the Monster
Quaker State liquid dinosaur goes in the '08 Impala & the '02 Dakota and gets changed out around 3,000 miles regardless of what that stupid dash computer says in the Impala.
Castrol GTX High-mileage goes in the Taurus w/ 176,000 miles

Oil related problems?  ZERO

JM

[bluemoco]

Any brand mentioned in a owner's manual is purely there because the maker paid for it to be.....

Good point.  Mobil One is good stuff, tho.

[NAKID]

I have just about 6k on the car right now. I'd say I broke it in pretty well. Its got a great sound when you push the pedal down- although not as nice as the sound of the Cayenne. (I had perma grin for about 30 minutes after test driving the V8 model). Not that I would ever have the ability to drive it like the pros- but they say it out-performed the Cayenne V6 and Audi Q7 on the track.

Not sure what you paid for it, but  you shoulda gave the V8 Touareg some thought. The thing is a beast. I love it (although it's the wife's car)...

[tonyj311]

Not sure what you paid for it, but  you shoulda gave the V8 Touareg some thought. The thing is a beast. I love it (although it's the wife's car)...

stickered at $41,900 got it for $34,200 at 2.9% We got the "basic" model. no Nav or power liftgate. Still loaded otherwise.

[NAKID]

They are dealing on 08 Touaregs, but not that low...

[z0mb1e_DUC]

FYI, Toureg & Porsche Cayenne are based on the same platform.  Suspension on the Cayenne is specific to the Porsche due to it's ability to lean into corners, etc.

/threadjack

[Bun-bun]

So those saying yes to synthetic.....why?
What's the non-anecdotal proof that it's better?

I install aftermarket gauges in all of our work vehicles, on the idea that you need to know what the engine/trans is doing BEFORE it blows up. Engine temp, trans temp, and engine oil pressure.
I was offered a deal on Amsoil products by a rep about 5 years ago, and put their synthetic fluids in all of our vehicles.
In our 2000 Dodge van, the engine temps went down 10 degrees, and oil pressure went up by @5 lbs. I was told that this was due to reduced friction.
In our 1997 Dodge Diesel, the transmission temps went from 175-180 to 155-160 in summer, under load.
Made me a believer.