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JHZR2 · #47 01-05-2004, 12:11 PM

I agree almost 100%
Except two issues:

-Marshall Booth's statement that using synth reduces timing chain stretch
-The fact that MPG improves with some oils (particularly synthetic)

Different oils certainly have specific properties which help it excel. Some do better than others, but I think its more having to do with the above reasons rather than an engine wearing out.

Im sure people have gotten 300K+ miles on their engines using whatever API S series oils that were at wal-mart, without even worrying about anything besides viscosity.

Its a very multifaceted argument, with lots of options in brands, additive packages, compositions, weights... Its like going into an ice cream parlor and thinking that youd like to try every flavor. Some might be better than others, but any will make you contenct and be a nice desert.

JMH