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Old 11-25-2009, 10:46 AM   #10 (permalink)
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2) He said to DISCONTINUE using synthetic oil b/c it is thinner and will leak out of any little hole it can find and since the engine is old I should use normal. He said it was worthless anyways unless you have a car with almost no miles on it... Opinions?
0W30 synthetic will save you fuel and lubricate better while the engine is warming up, so that's what you should use. If the engine burns oil, add more. If it leaks out, replace the bad seals and gaskets.
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