Synthetic Oil Vs. Conventional
11-12-2001, 11:51 AM
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Synthetic Oil Vs. Conventional
What's everyone's opinion on Synthetic or Synthetic blend oils versus conventional? Take into the account that most of us here will adhere to a change every 3K.
11-12-2001, 12:55 PM
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Hi Mike,
Synthetic Fluids Plus:
Mobil 1 synthetics are good for: Automatic Transmission (use the same ATF for power steering); Rear End (use the same 90 weight gear oil for Timing Belt Tensioner). Mobil 1 has a good rep, and is less expensive than most - $5-6/qt. Castrol Synthetic Blend motor oil is good. The blend is about half the price of the 100% synthetic - $2.6/qt. I have heard that you can change oil less frequently with synthetics. Distilled water and aluminum safe antifreeze - like Prestone (non synthetic) work for Radiators, but not the new Prestone in older cars. Use Valvoline synthetic Wheel Bearing grease. Use ATE Super Blue Racing brake fluid, alternate flushes with Gold – German with high boiling point.
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Synthetic Fluids Plus:
Mobil 1 synthetics are good for: Automatic Transmission (use the same ATF for power steering); Rear End (use the same 90 weight gear oil for Timing Belt Tensioner). Mobil 1 has a good rep, and is less expensive than most - $5-6/qt. Castrol Synthetic Blend motor oil is good. The blend is about half the price of the 100% synthetic - $2.6/qt. I have heard that you can change oil less frequently with synthetics. Distilled water and aluminum safe antifreeze - like Prestone (non synthetic) work for Radiators, but not the new Prestone in older cars. Use Valvoline synthetic Wheel Bearing grease. Use ATE Super Blue Racing brake fluid, alternate flushes with Gold – German with high boiling point.
HTH
11-13-2001, 08:33 PM
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Mike,If you haven't joined 928 Owners Club yet,you should.There is mucho info and a 928OC Journal article on oils.I believe it's www.928oc.org In the journal is an article..Synthetic Oil. Is It For You?
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