The truth about synthetic oils?
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Onewolf426
Hellcat
Actually, they are not "true" full synthetics, according to this and what I have researched online. They are, in reality, "synthetic blends", if you go by the actual chemical makeup of them. Amsoil has TRUE synthetic oil, with the price tag to go along with it. The "blends" we are using today are far superior to the conventional oils of yesteryear, and work well for their intended purposes. However, if you are running a turbo, even though they say these "blends" are fine for your vehicle, you may be better off switching out to the true synthetics for the longevity of that turbo.
Talyn
Emissary
As you say there are true synthetics, and those that take all the dino stuff out & add the extra stuff in so while they may not be absolutely true they are (full-enough) as close as you get without cost-prohibitive prices, vs. those that are labeled "partial" synthetics.
That's "true" enough for me & they've really proven that out in my engines. I also swap out filters each time even though they have filters that can handle multiple oil changes.
That's "true" enough for me & they've really proven that out in my engines. I also swap out filters each time even though they have filters that can handle multiple oil changes.
NMEDGE
Professional
For vehicles also!Mobil 1 is for guns.
Pitdogg2
Professional
I've never understood this, how do you know the filter media hasn't clogged enough to cause it to bypass the filter material completely? I knew a guy who only changed filters every third oil change, even though he spent money on good oil he could never figure out why he had such problems with his vehicles. I mentioned it and he stated it was a waste of money to throw away a perfectly good oil filter. After all the oil filter package said it was good for 10k miles.....
Annihilator
Hellion
I use genuine GM synthetic in our Chevy Trax since it has a turbo also, we don’t put much miles on it, so it’s almost once a year change, I go by the oil life meter. No problems.
Old_Me
Emissary
the thing is..the fine print, at the bottom of nearly every oil and oil filtering product, stating......
"under normal driving conditions"
however, normal conditions was spelt out decades ago, something like...
"Normal driving conditions refer to operating a vehicle in a way that places minimal stress on its components, generally characterized by consistent highway speeds, temperate, weather, and low-traffic commuting. This typically includes driving 12,000–18,000 miles annually, minimal idling, and commuting on paved roads in mild climates, serving as the baseline for standard maintenance schedules".
not too many people drive under.."normal driving conditions"
so in essence, that guy you knew...??
was a damned fool.
Onewolf426
Hellcat
That is affirmative. Most people drive under the "severe conditions" schedule, and don't realize it.
Old_Me
Emissary
i was going to add that, but the phone rang, and it was a scammer.......
Anchorite
Custom
Trying to sell you an extended warranty?
There's a Amsoil fanboy on every forum.
Pitdogg2
Professional
Yep, my 2003 Ford F150 4.6l when I sold it, It had 317,000mi on the clock. Still it didn't leak or use oil. Castrol synthetic and Ford or Purolator oil filters. Changed oil every 4 months rain or shine.