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Synthetic Oil- yes or no?

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#15
March 02, 2009, 06:29:18 PM
yes worth it

my jeep has 225,000 miles on it only synthetic ...also walmart's own brand is good  a rebadge  of mobil 1

Popeye the Sailor

#16
March 02, 2009, 06:49:56 PM
So those saying yes to synthetic.....why?



What's the non-anecdotal proof that it's better?



If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

ducpainter

#17
March 02, 2009, 07:41:02 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on March 02, 2009, 06:49:56 PM
So those saying yes to synthetic.....why?



What's the non-anecdotal proof that it's better?




You never read the oil thread on TOB?

George was one of them engineer types.

He said it was.
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Popeye the Sailor

#18
March 02, 2009, 07:43:13 PM
Uh-huh.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

ducpainter

#19
March 02, 2009, 09:04:08 PM
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


cyrus buelton

#20
March 02, 2009, 09:11:30 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 02, 2009, 07:41:02 PM
You never read the oil thread on TOB?

George was one of them engineer types.

He said it was.

God Speed George


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ducpainter

#21
March 02, 2009, 09:12:57 PM
Quote from: cyrus buelton on March 02, 2009, 09:11:30 PM
God Speed George


Not sure if it was posted here, as I was getting married when the sad news surfaced, but George CLS passed way due to complications from luekemia on 14 November 2008.
It was posted.

That's why I said 'was'.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


cyrus buelton

#22
March 02, 2009, 09:14:29 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 02, 2009, 09:12:57 PM
It was posted.

That's why I said 'was'.

missed that one.


My understanding from George was that synthetics had much better lubricating properties that mineral oils.

Of course that is a very simple summary of what George said, but a good synopsis.
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1999 M750 (joint ownership)
2004 S4r (mineeee)
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ducpainter

#23
March 02, 2009, 09:16:48 PM
Quote from: cyrus buelton on March 02, 2009, 09:14:29 PM
missed that one.


My understanding from George was that synthetics had much better lubricating properties that mineral oils.

Of course that is a very simple summary of what George said, but a good synopsis.
He also pointed out why dino oil addtization packages were less than ideal in extended mileage applications.

I think MrI is playing coy.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


cyrus buelton

#24
March 02, 2009, 09:23:44 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 02, 2009, 09:16:48 PM
He also pointed out why dino oil addtization packages were less than ideal in extended mileage applications.

Is that German or Czech?
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1999 M750 (joint ownership)
2004 S4r (mineeee)
2008 KLR650 (wifey's bike, but I steal it)

ducpainter

#25
March 02, 2009, 09:27:21 PM
Quote from: cyrus buelton on March 02, 2009, 09:23:44 PM
Is that German or Czech?
Lost me there bubba.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Popeye the Sailor

#26
March 02, 2009, 09:28:28 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 02, 2009, 09:16:48 PM
He also pointed out why dino oil addtization packages were less than ideal in extended mileage applications.

I think MrI is playing coy.

I just like to see why people think what they think.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

cyrus buelton

#27
March 02, 2009, 09:30:55 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 02, 2009, 09:27:21 PM
Lost me there bubba.

As you lost me with that rambling you did  [drink]
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By joining others Hate Clubs, it boosts my self-esteem.

1999 M750 (joint ownership)
2004 S4r (mineeee)
2008 KLR650 (wifey's bike, but I steal it)

ducpainter

#28
March 02, 2009, 09:32:23 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on March 02, 2009, 09:28:28 PM
I just like to see why people think what they think.
Like I said.... ;D
Quote from: cyrus buelton on March 02, 2009, 09:30:55 PM
As you lost me with that rambling you did  [drink]
That was plain english. :P
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Ddan

#29
March 03, 2009, 04:00:19 AM


Quote from: MrIncredible on March 02, 2009, 06:49:56 PM
So those saying yes to synthetic.....why?
What's the non-anecdotal proof that it's better?


Georges info convinced me.  Synthetics are purpose built from the ground up to do a specific job so it seems logical you'd have a better product.  While I don't have a dino oil test to compare it to,  I had a sample of Amsoil analyzed after 3000 miles in the Duc.  It was basically still new with the exception of silica which George felt is the result of my K+N air filter.

I can send you the analysis if you want.   ;D
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