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Old 08-19-2014, 11:03 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by charlesreekiejr@yahoo.com View Post
And I am not the only one who gained mpgs from synthetic oil really you dont comprehend less friction less heat less fuel used to do the same amount of work.
Oh, for Pete's sake. You do realize that synthetic oil of a given viscosity and mineral oil (which most synthetics are--highly refined base mineral oils) of the same viscosity have the same resistance to flow, right? Synthetic oils last longer because they require fewer friction modifiers to achieve the same viscosity range as a mineral oil; that is their benefit. They do not reduce friction or heat. As I posted in your other thread: if you claim these extraordinary results, show us the accurate fuel logs to prove it.
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