There are more threads started this way, and they all go to "flaming folders" in minutes.
I did a search on "SYN! SH+", and couldn't find anything. Change the oil, use what you want to. If you want to be educated, check out
http://www.redline.com, or
http://www.mobil.com for information on synthetic oil. Mercedes ships all of their new cars with Mobil 1 in the crankcase, even during break-in...
Do a search on this forum using the tool on the upper right hand corner, Search "topsider" and "oil", You will be amazed, I assure you. Personally, I have had synthetic in my car for the past 80,000 of the total 208,000 on the odometer.
And, Mr. Swinford, I must insist, sir, that you supply me with the information on building my own topsider post haste. As a courtesy, of course.
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