Oil pressure drop at idle when engines warm, '96 4.0L JGC
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Re: Oil pressure drop at idle when engines warm, '96 4.0L JGC
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
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> > You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
> > life.
>
> Wow, another old wive's tale gets repeated again.
>
> Jerry
> --
Just wait until is turns into a pin cushion too.... LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:koUGc.6000$876.4597@fed1read07...
> > You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
> > life.
>
> Wow, another old wive's tale gets repeated again.
>
> Jerry
> --
Just wait until is turns into a pin cushion too.... LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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Re: Oil pressure drop at idle when engines warm, '96 4.0L JGC
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:koUGc.6000$876.4597@fed1read07...
> > You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
> > life.
>
> Wow, another old wive's tale gets repeated again.
>
> Jerry
> --
Just wait until is turns into a pin cushion too.... LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:koUGc.6000$876.4597@fed1read07...
> > You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
> > life.
>
> Wow, another old wive's tale gets repeated again.
>
> Jerry
> --
Just wait until is turns into a pin cushion too.... LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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Re: Oil pressure drop at idle when engines warm, '96 4.0L JGC
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:koUGc.6000$876.4597@fed1read07...
> > You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
> > life.
>
> Wow, another old wive's tale gets repeated again.
>
> Jerry
> --
Just wait until is turns into a pin cushion too.... LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:koUGc.6000$876.4597@fed1read07...
> > You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
> > life.
>
> Wow, another old wive's tale gets repeated again.
>
> Jerry
> --
Just wait until is turns into a pin cushion too.... LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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Re: Oil pressure drop at idle when engines warm, '96 4.0L JGC
On Wed, 7 Jul 2004 08:11:07 -0700, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, posted by "Nick N"
<nnote@despammed.com>:
>You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
>life. It could be the sensor but I would also change your oil back to dino
>oil quickly, if it isn't already to late...
What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
> Also, don't get fooled by some
>'4x4' label, because... what the hell does engine oil have to do with 4
>wheel drive??? (except marketing ploys..$$$)
Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
different operating environments, so there *might* be more
than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
your assessment.
>"SB" <mrwizard@REMOVE.cablespeed.com> wrote in message
>news:9p2oe0p17up1q9jqpf451um7g29c6jj89k@4ax.com.. .
>> Vehicle: '96 JGC 4.0L (108K miles)
>>
>> I replaced the filter and oil about 3 weeks ago wtih Synthetic Quaker
>> State 4X4 10W30 (first time for synthetic)
>>
>> About a week ago, the oil prssure gauge dropped to 0 when at an idle
>> after the engine was warm. Now that I've been watching it, it
>> normally runs around 40 and drops to 20 when idling. It will still
>> drop to 0 after a while and then if I run the RPM's up a little, it
>> comes right back up.
>>
>> I've been good about replacing the oil before but this was the first
>> time I put Synthetic in it. Could this just be the oil pressure
>> sensor?
>>
>> SB
>
--
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'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
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rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, posted by "Nick N"
<nnote@despammed.com>:
>You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
>life. It could be the sensor but I would also change your oil back to dino
>oil quickly, if it isn't already to late...
What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
> Also, don't get fooled by some
>'4x4' label, because... what the hell does engine oil have to do with 4
>wheel drive??? (except marketing ploys..$$$)
Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
different operating environments, so there *might* be more
than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
your assessment.
>"SB" <mrwizard@REMOVE.cablespeed.com> wrote in message
>news:9p2oe0p17up1q9jqpf451um7g29c6jj89k@4ax.com.. .
>> Vehicle: '96 JGC 4.0L (108K miles)
>>
>> I replaced the filter and oil about 3 weeks ago wtih Synthetic Quaker
>> State 4X4 10W30 (first time for synthetic)
>>
>> About a week ago, the oil prssure gauge dropped to 0 when at an idle
>> after the engine was warm. Now that I've been watching it, it
>> normally runs around 40 and drops to 20 when idling. It will still
>> drop to 0 after a while and then if I run the RPM's up a little, it
>> comes right back up.
>>
>> I've been good about replacing the oil before but this was the first
>> time I put Synthetic in it. Could this just be the oil pressure
>> sensor?
>>
>> SB
>
--
Bob C.
Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov
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Re: Oil pressure drop at idle when engines warm, '96 4.0L JGC
On Wed, 7 Jul 2004 08:11:07 -0700, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, posted by "Nick N"
<nnote@despammed.com>:
>You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
>life. It could be the sensor but I would also change your oil back to dino
>oil quickly, if it isn't already to late...
What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
> Also, don't get fooled by some
>'4x4' label, because... what the hell does engine oil have to do with 4
>wheel drive??? (except marketing ploys..$$$)
Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
different operating environments, so there *might* be more
than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
your assessment.
>"SB" <mrwizard@REMOVE.cablespeed.com> wrote in message
>news:9p2oe0p17up1q9jqpf451um7g29c6jj89k@4ax.com.. .
>> Vehicle: '96 JGC 4.0L (108K miles)
>>
>> I replaced the filter and oil about 3 weeks ago wtih Synthetic Quaker
>> State 4X4 10W30 (first time for synthetic)
>>
>> About a week ago, the oil prssure gauge dropped to 0 when at an idle
>> after the engine was warm. Now that I've been watching it, it
>> normally runs around 40 and drops to 20 when idling. It will still
>> drop to 0 after a while and then if I run the RPM's up a little, it
>> comes right back up.
>>
>> I've been good about replacing the oil before but this was the first
>> time I put Synthetic in it. Could this just be the oil pressure
>> sensor?
>>
>> SB
>
--
Bob C.
Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov
rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, posted by "Nick N"
<nnote@despammed.com>:
>You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
>life. It could be the sensor but I would also change your oil back to dino
>oil quickly, if it isn't already to late...
What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
> Also, don't get fooled by some
>'4x4' label, because... what the hell does engine oil have to do with 4
>wheel drive??? (except marketing ploys..$$$)
Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
different operating environments, so there *might* be more
than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
your assessment.
>"SB" <mrwizard@REMOVE.cablespeed.com> wrote in message
>news:9p2oe0p17up1q9jqpf451um7g29c6jj89k@4ax.com.. .
>> Vehicle: '96 JGC 4.0L (108K miles)
>>
>> I replaced the filter and oil about 3 weeks ago wtih Synthetic Quaker
>> State 4X4 10W30 (first time for synthetic)
>>
>> About a week ago, the oil prssure gauge dropped to 0 when at an idle
>> after the engine was warm. Now that I've been watching it, it
>> normally runs around 40 and drops to 20 when idling. It will still
>> drop to 0 after a while and then if I run the RPM's up a little, it
>> comes right back up.
>>
>> I've been good about replacing the oil before but this was the first
>> time I put Synthetic in it. Could this just be the oil pressure
>> sensor?
>>
>> SB
>
--
Bob C.
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(without the spaces, of course)
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov
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Re: Oil pressure drop at idle when engines warm, '96 4.0L JGC
On Wed, 7 Jul 2004 08:11:07 -0700, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, posted by "Nick N"
<nnote@despammed.com>:
>You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
>life. It could be the sensor but I would also change your oil back to dino
>oil quickly, if it isn't already to late...
What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
> Also, don't get fooled by some
>'4x4' label, because... what the hell does engine oil have to do with 4
>wheel drive??? (except marketing ploys..$$$)
Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
different operating environments, so there *might* be more
than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
your assessment.
>"SB" <mrwizard@REMOVE.cablespeed.com> wrote in message
>news:9p2oe0p17up1q9jqpf451um7g29c6jj89k@4ax.com.. .
>> Vehicle: '96 JGC 4.0L (108K miles)
>>
>> I replaced the filter and oil about 3 weeks ago wtih Synthetic Quaker
>> State 4X4 10W30 (first time for synthetic)
>>
>> About a week ago, the oil prssure gauge dropped to 0 when at an idle
>> after the engine was warm. Now that I've been watching it, it
>> normally runs around 40 and drops to 20 when idling. It will still
>> drop to 0 after a while and then if I run the RPM's up a little, it
>> comes right back up.
>>
>> I've been good about replacing the oil before but this was the first
>> time I put Synthetic in it. Could this just be the oil pressure
>> sensor?
>>
>> SB
>
--
Bob C.
Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov
rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, posted by "Nick N"
<nnote@despammed.com>:
>You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
>life. It could be the sensor but I would also change your oil back to dino
>oil quickly, if it isn't already to late...
What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
> Also, don't get fooled by some
>'4x4' label, because... what the hell does engine oil have to do with 4
>wheel drive??? (except marketing ploys..$$$)
Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
different operating environments, so there *might* be more
than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
your assessment.
>"SB" <mrwizard@REMOVE.cablespeed.com> wrote in message
>news:9p2oe0p17up1q9jqpf451um7g29c6jj89k@4ax.com.. .
>> Vehicle: '96 JGC 4.0L (108K miles)
>>
>> I replaced the filter and oil about 3 weeks ago wtih Synthetic Quaker
>> State 4X4 10W30 (first time for synthetic)
>>
>> About a week ago, the oil prssure gauge dropped to 0 when at an idle
>> after the engine was warm. Now that I've been watching it, it
>> normally runs around 40 and drops to 20 when idling. It will still
>> drop to 0 after a while and then if I run the RPM's up a little, it
>> comes right back up.
>>
>> I've been good about replacing the oil before but this was the first
>> time I put Synthetic in it. Could this just be the oil pressure
>> sensor?
>>
>> SB
>
--
Bob C.
Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov
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Re: Oil pressure drop at idle when engines warm, '96 4.0L JGC
On Wed, 7 Jul 2004 08:11:07 -0700, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, posted by "Nick N"
<nnote@despammed.com>:
>You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
>life. It could be the sensor but I would also change your oil back to dino
>oil quickly, if it isn't already to late...
What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
> Also, don't get fooled by some
>'4x4' label, because... what the hell does engine oil have to do with 4
>wheel drive??? (except marketing ploys..$$$)
Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
different operating environments, so there *might* be more
than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
your assessment.
>"SB" <mrwizard@REMOVE.cablespeed.com> wrote in message
>news:9p2oe0p17up1q9jqpf451um7g29c6jj89k@4ax.com.. .
>> Vehicle: '96 JGC 4.0L (108K miles)
>>
>> I replaced the filter and oil about 3 weeks ago wtih Synthetic Quaker
>> State 4X4 10W30 (first time for synthetic)
>>
>> About a week ago, the oil prssure gauge dropped to 0 when at an idle
>> after the engine was warm. Now that I've been watching it, it
>> normally runs around 40 and drops to 20 when idling. It will still
>> drop to 0 after a while and then if I run the RPM's up a little, it
>> comes right back up.
>>
>> I've been good about replacing the oil before but this was the first
>> time I put Synthetic in it. Could this just be the oil pressure
>> sensor?
>>
>> SB
>
--
Bob C.
Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov
rec.autos.makers.jeep+******, posted by "Nick N"
<nnote@despammed.com>:
>You really didn't want to switch to synthetic in the middle of an engines
>life. It could be the sensor but I would also change your oil back to dino
>oil quickly, if it isn't already to late...
What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
> Also, don't get fooled by some
>'4x4' label, because... what the hell does engine oil have to do with 4
>wheel drive??? (except marketing ploys..$$$)
Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
different operating environments, so there *might* be more
than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
your assessment.
>"SB" <mrwizard@REMOVE.cablespeed.com> wrote in message
>news:9p2oe0p17up1q9jqpf451um7g29c6jj89k@4ax.com.. .
>> Vehicle: '96 JGC 4.0L (108K miles)
>>
>> I replaced the filter and oil about 3 weeks ago wtih Synthetic Quaker
>> State 4X4 10W30 (first time for synthetic)
>>
>> About a week ago, the oil prssure gauge dropped to 0 when at an idle
>> after the engine was warm. Now that I've been watching it, it
>> normally runs around 40 and drops to 20 when idling. It will still
>> drop to 0 after a while and then if I run the RPM's up a little, it
>> comes right back up.
>>
>> I've been good about replacing the oil before but this was the first
>> time I put Synthetic in it. Could this just be the oil pressure
>> sensor?
>>
>> SB
>
--
Bob C.
Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
(without the spaces, of course)
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
- Isaac Asimov
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Re: Oil pressure drop at idle when engines warm, '96 4.0L JGC
Nothing, it's the same thing. just refined a little closer to the
weights. if it's 5W-30 that's what it is.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob Casanova wrote:
>
> What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
> switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
> sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
> is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
> he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
> other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
> danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
>
> Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
> different operating environments, so there *might* be more
> than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
> your assessment.
>
> Bob C.
>
> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> (without the spaces, of course)
>
> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> - Isaac Asimov
weights. if it's 5W-30 that's what it is.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob Casanova wrote:
>
> What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
> switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
> sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
> is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
> he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
> other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
> danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
>
> Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
> different operating environments, so there *might* be more
> than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
> your assessment.
>
> Bob C.
>
> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> (without the spaces, of course)
>
> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> - Isaac Asimov
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Re: Oil pressure drop at idle when engines warm, '96 4.0L JGC
Nothing, it's the same thing. just refined a little closer to the
weights. if it's 5W-30 that's what it is.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob Casanova wrote:
>
> What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
> switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
> sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
> is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
> he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
> other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
> danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
>
> Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
> different operating environments, so there *might* be more
> than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
> your assessment.
>
> Bob C.
>
> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> (without the spaces, of course)
>
> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> - Isaac Asimov
weights. if it's 5W-30 that's what it is.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob Casanova wrote:
>
> What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
> switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
> sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
> is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
> he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
> other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
> danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
>
> Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
> different operating environments, so there *might* be more
> than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
> your assessment.
>
> Bob C.
>
> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> (without the spaces, of course)
>
> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> - Isaac Asimov
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Re: Oil pressure drop at idle when engines warm, '96 4.0L JGC
Nothing, it's the same thing. just refined a little closer to the
weights. if it's 5W-30 that's what it is.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob Casanova wrote:
>
> What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
> switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
> sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
> is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
> he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
> other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
> danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
>
> Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
> different operating environments, so there *might* be more
> than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
> your assessment.
>
> Bob C.
>
> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> (without the spaces, of course)
>
> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> - Isaac Asimov
weights. if it's 5W-30 that's what it is.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob Casanova wrote:
>
> What exactly do you think will happen to an engine if you
> switch to synthetic (other than decreased wear and less
> sludge formation)? Note: The time to start using synthetic
> is after the engine is broken in, not when it's new. I'd say
> he started a bit late (I generally start at around 20k), but
> other than the possibility of increased leakage there's no
> danger to the engine; quite the opposite. HTH.
>
> Sure, but there *are* different formulations of oil for
> different operating environments, so there *might* be more
> than a marketing ploy here. That said, I tend to agree with
> your assessment.
>
> Bob C.
>
> Reply to Bob-Casanova @ worldnet.att.net
> (without the spaces, of course)
>
> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
> the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
> 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"
> - Isaac Asimov