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Old 12-23-2010, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Tanksowner View Post
Where I live, it's mostly rural highway, and I travel anywhere from 40-60 mph on a given daily commute. My commute is short (about 8 miles). I might even be able to go over a month before I have to fill up?
Use of synthetic oil should help mpg with those short commute trips. I guess one would have to trade off cost of the synthetic versus fuel savings.

When those engines are cold the engines oil drag is very signifigant. Easier starting might enter the picture as well though.
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