So, I just switched out for Mobil 1 Synthetic 10W-30. What advantage does a synthetic oil have over a conventional oil? Should I use a lower viscosity?

 

Search the forums there has been a break down on what different types of oils do..

 

I'm gettin no love on the search option or I would. Keeps telling me I'm not authorized to view the page.

 

ok, the advantage of synthetics are

1. able to go longer inbetween oil changes.
2. synthetics flow better in colder weather.

anything else guys? oh yeah and MAYBE you might get slighty better gas mileage, (I haven't)

 

I get the same thing every time I try to search.

 

Trey,
Streamwood, not to far away. I am just north of Great America.
Also in high heat conditions it wont break down. Longer change intervals are fine I go 6-7.5k instead of the 3k with conventional.
Go 5w30 or some guys use the 0w40.
Where we live it can get below zero, so it helps the motor spin a lot easier and it lubes quicker. Lots of documented studies showing less engine wear.
The extended change intervals helps offset the cost.
I buy the 5qt jugs at Walmart, easy to use and helpful for recycling.

 

Matt, you have to be a donating member to use the search feature. All of us were used to be able to use the search feature, but since the server has been acting lately, the admin disabled the search feature and only donating members are allowed to use it. Donations are $20 and above.

Anyway, this thread has been discussed to great lengths in the Maintainance forum. Next time, please post it here:

http://forums.maxima.org/forumdisplay.php?f=70

I hope you find your answer!


~limsandy