40oztoFreedom

Would you guys recommend me using synthetic oil for my gsr, w/120,000 miles?? would it help it at all??

patdemps

What have you been using all along?

I always recommend running mobil 1 synthetic (5w30) or 10w30 if boosted.

and I always use an oem filter and change my own oil. so those bastards don't mess up my ****. yes, even though its very simple they tend to mess with your car sometimes, plus they put **** in it.

40oztoFreedom

i just bought the car probably about a 3-4 weeks ago, and the owner i bought it from only had it for like a month so he didn't even change it. Would it be bad for the motor to change to synthetic??

.M.

whats the diff between regular and synthetic?

Gerbilo

If the motor has been running conventional it's whole life and you put in synthetic now you very well could start burning oil. Conventional builds up a kind of sludge, and at high mileage this can actually help seal the motor... or so i've heard.

if the motor has been running synthetic keep on doing so yourself.

if conventional, maybe try one of those high milage kinds, I haven't tried anymyself and haven't heard anything about it, so maybe ask a few others if they work.

iNTEGRA-vibe

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Motor oil serves many purposes. Its primary function is to lubricate and protect, but it also is designed to keep your engine cool and running clean.

Under ideal driving conditions (consistent speed highway driving), conventional motor oils recommended by the vehicle manufacturer work just fine. But for many people, ideal driving conditions are few and far between. In cases of stop and go traffic, short trips, very cold temperatures, very hot temperatures (caused by weather, traffic jams or turbo engines) or towing and hauling, drivers can benefit from the extra protection of synthetics.

Conventional motor oils are made from crude oil that is drilled from the ground and processed in a refinery. Synthetic motor oils are created from special "synthesized" materials and deliver more performance benefits, such as:


Superior protection from engine wear

Lower volatility for decreased oil consumption ("volatility" is the tendency of an oil to break down at extreme temperatures)

Better gas mileage

Easier start-ups at very cold temperatures (because they flow easier)

Greater viscosity (the "thickness" of an oil) at very high temperatures

Reduced engine deposits, which are the "by-products" of combustion in the engine


Many people think that synthetic motor oils are designed for extending the time between oil changes. This is not the case. While synthetics offer extra protection for your investment, taking proper care of your car still requires oil changes at intervals recommended by the auto manufacturer. However, if circumstances cause you to extend your drain interval, synthetics give you the peace of mind that you're using a superior level of protection.

http://www.pepboys.com/learnin....html

patdemps

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Motor oil serves many purposes. Its primary function is to lubricate and protect, but it also is designed to keep your engine cool and running clean.

Under ideal driving conditions (consistent speed highway driving), conventional motor oils recommended by the vehicle manufacturer work just fine. But for many people, ideal driving conditions are few and far between. In cases of stop and go traffic, short trips, very cold temperatures, very hot temperatures (caused by weather, traffic jams or turbo engines) or towing and hauling, drivers can benefit from the extra protection of synthetics.

Conventional motor oils are made from crude oil that is drilled from the ground and processed in a refinery. Synthetic motor oils are created from special "synthesized" materials and deliver more performance benefits, such as:


Superior protection from engine wear

Lower volatility for decreased oil consumption ("volatility" is the tendency of an oil to break down at extreme temperatures)

Better gas mileage

Easier start-ups at very cold temperatures (because they flow easier)

Greater viscosity (the "thickness" of an oil) at very high temperatures

Reduced engine deposits, which are the "by-products" of combustion in the engine


Many people think that synthetic motor oils are designed for extending the time between oil changes. This is not the case. While synthetics offer extra protection for your investment, taking proper care of your car still requires oil changes at intervals recommended by the auto manufacturer. However, if circumstances cause you to extend your drain interval, synthetics give you the peace of mind that you're using a superior level of protection.

http://www.pepboys.com/learnin....html

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great post, right down to the T

40oztoFreedom

i guess there isn't any way to tell if the oil in the motor is synthetic or not? i have no idea what the previous owners used

mingbling

quit bullshitting

conventional motor oil produces sludge over time, which helps seals the motor from leaking if the seals go bad. Adding synthetic will break down the sludge and your motor might begin to leak oil from a seal that has gone bad. It has nothing to do with burning oil though. if you're burning oil with conventional, u'll be burning oil with synthetic and vice versa.

BonzoAPD

stick with conventional oil. I never bought into the whole synthetic oil thing