Is synthetic oil really worth the money or is there not very much difference between the non-syn oil??? A non-syn oil change is like $25.00, give or take while a synthetic oil change is like $40.00 to $50.00.
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As automobiles are redesigned to create more powerful yet efficient engines, lubricants have to be redesigned to meet the increased demands placed on them. Higher engine temperatures and decreased oil sump capacities mean that motor oils have to work much harder in today’s engines than they used to. But what is it really that an [...]
Most standardized motor oil testing procedues have very specific environmental variables that must be the same every time. However, certain tests can be performed with differing environmental variables. If this is done, the differing variables should be listed along with the test description and results. For instance, the 4-Ball Wear Scar Test, the CCS and [...]
Motor oil is the most important component of your engine. Without it, your engine dies. With the wrong oil, your engine dies slowly. Getting it right really does matter. Use this guide to help you make the best selection possible so that you can get as much life as possible out of your engine. Motor [...]
It is important to know just how well your oil is performing and whether it is protecting your engine the way you THINK it is. In addition, it’s good to periodically get a gauge for whether there are any problems developing within your engine. Oil Analysis is one very effective way to accomplish this. However, [...]
If you start using “synthetic” motor oil instead of regular oil can you go more miles before you have to change it? I have a 1993 ford taurus 3.8L automatic GL and use regular 5w-30 motor oil. I change the oil every 5000 miles.
I have a Honda S2000 its an 01. Till now I’ve been using full synthetic when I get oil changes, but it’s so expensive. Can I switch to mid grade or even just regular or will that mess me up? Thanks for your help!