On Sat, 21 May 2005 14:06:22 GMT, TomP <roadcyc@socal.rr.com> wrote:

>Chris wrote:
>
>>
>> My question is if Honda dealer did OK when they put Castrol oil
>> instead of genuine Honda oil and filter.
>
>Yes Castrol is a good oil. I've used it and Valvoline oil for years.
>
>>
>> Any comments would be appreciated
>
>The merits of switching to synthetic lubrication is debatable. You
>will see posts here about how this car or that engine went some
>unbelievable mileage, and it was due to synthetic oil. Well let me
>tell you, the Element's engine was designed to use regular petroleum
>lubricants. And if you change it at the recommended intervals, the
>engine should last just as long as if you used synthetic oil.
>So what's the difference? You'll be paying more for the same
>performance. It's your choice if using (paying more) for synthetic
>lubricants makes YOU feel better; then use it. Me, I'd rather go out
>to dinner on the savings.
Thanks for comments.
The main raison I choosed for synthetic is I am towing a camping
trailer (in limit) from time to time. People recommend using synthetic
when tow.

Thanks, Chris