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Old 09-11-2009, 08:49 PM
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The stuff I get is a full synthetic and is ~34 bucks at my local auto parts store with my discount.
...and what does it say on the bottle/jug ?

If it is Pento High Performance II it is FULL synthetic. If it says PentosynthTS it is a blend.


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Old 09-11-2009, 10:35 PM
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Who or what is Pentosynth ? Is this offshoot of Intel Pentium ?
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Old 09-13-2009, 11:26 PM
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Pitosin.

An easy mistake to make. Maybe if I put pitosin in the crankcase I'll get a 601 motor out the tailpipe??

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I'm a firm believer in fully synthetic oils. I'm going to flush and run some Amsoil 5W40 in mine when she's back on the road.
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...and what does it say on the bottle/jug ?

If it is Pento High Performance II it is FULL synthetic. If it says PentosynthTS it is a blend.
It is the Pento High Performance II.

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$34 a gallon?
Sorry, thats for 5L or 1.32 gal.

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