"SoCalMike" <Mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> FunkyKev wrote:
> > 1998 Accord V6. 190k. Always used Castrol 5-30 regular or high
> > mileage. No leaks, no smoke, no nuthin'...ever. Any reason to switch
> > to Full Synthetic at any point...especially now? Thanks.
> >
> > kevin
> >
>
>
> not really, no. maybe if you want to extend your change interval a bit,
> but other than that? nah.

Most of the stuff I have read indicates that you don't really get to extend
your change interval using synthetic. One reason to change oil is
contamination: from fuel, combustion by-products, and water. Synthetic
doesn't change how fast that happens. Another reason is gelling of the oil,
which together with contamination creates sludge, which is Real Bad Stuff to
have in your oil pan. Responsible oil change intervals and practices, such
as draining the oil when hot or at least warm, prevent gel formation with
dino oil.

You can't leave synthetic in there forever, so you have to come up with
another reason to use it.

Earle



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