[DML] Re: Oil
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Interesting to note though, my 95 Corvette (and all newer ones) come with Mobil 1
oil. Additionally, GM thought enough of the oil to make it a warranty
requirement.

Steve Brodsky 82 Delorean #10688, 75 Bricklin #1509


Ann & Ed Thompson wrote:

> > Also, does anyone have experience with synthetics, pro or con? Any
> > recommendations?
>
> I have read numerous articles (including Consumer's Report) that synthetics
> are nowhere near worth the cost. The key is changing the oil at least as
> frequently as recommended. Oil does not wear out. It gets contaminated
> with acids and dirt. Synthetics get contaminated just like the real stuff.
> Using "regular" oil, you could change it 2 or 3 times more often than the
> recommended interval and STILL save money over using synthetics. Please
> don't take this wrong. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with synthetics
> except the price. It has been argued that synthetics have better lubricating
> qualities but how much better has never really been scientifically quantified.
> Just claims. I ran a Mercedes over 300,000 miles using "regular" oil. If I
> had been using synthetics I would have spent hundreds and hundreds (maybe
> thousands?) of dollars more over the years just for oil. When I sold the car
> it was still running fine on "cheap" oil.
>
> Regards,
> Ed Thompson (#6419)
> Midlothian, VA
>
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