Wow! I must say, quite some polar difference in opinions here. I imagine as we move forward in the "oil world", there will be less and less differences in the end product.
I am referring to the differences between conventional and synthetic. And, as one of you have mentioned in a previous post, the oil available today far exceeds what was available in 2001.
Yes, supertech synthetic is very inexpensive. Why would I not go with this option? Then again, being one of those that frequents this board, the analytical part of me likes the idea of " don't fix what ain't broken"
With such a low stress engine, I think either option works and there cannot be definite answer here.
If an oil meets an "SN" specification, then what could possibly be the leverage of using synthetic over conventional?
The car will probably last forever with one year oil changes. I guess it's just a matter of pick your poison!
I don't have a UOA on this engine but it would be interesting to see. Maybe I'll have one done.
And, it's interesting that the 10 w is recommended for this year. I know 5W could be used, but at 70 degrees, what benefit would be obtained? It's Phoenix and most of of the time, hotter than [censored] out here.🌞
I am referring to the differences between conventional and synthetic. And, as one of you have mentioned in a previous post, the oil available today far exceeds what was available in 2001.
Yes, supertech synthetic is very inexpensive. Why would I not go with this option? Then again, being one of those that frequents this board, the analytical part of me likes the idea of " don't fix what ain't broken"
With such a low stress engine, I think either option works and there cannot be definite answer here.
If an oil meets an "SN" specification, then what could possibly be the leverage of using synthetic over conventional?
The car will probably last forever with one year oil changes. I guess it's just a matter of pick your poison!
I don't have a UOA on this engine but it would be interesting to see. Maybe I'll have one done.
And, it's interesting that the 10 w is recommended for this year. I know 5W could be used, but at 70 degrees, what benefit would be obtained? It's Phoenix and most of of the time, hotter than [censored] out here.🌞