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Originally Posted by Matt Herring
I was wondering if synthetic oil would be a good thing to have (not just for winter I guess).
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Be warned: this question yields fierce opinion from either side.
You want minimal resistance and maximum lubrication on startup. IMO, the best way to do that is to add an engine block heater. I'm not going touch the oil issue with a 3.048 meter pole.
I use old-skool oil in the engine and synth in the auto-trans. The cost-benefit seems to prove both beneficial in my instance.
Many argue to fill the oil only up to the first dot on the dipstick (the "Quart Low Scenario"). This reduces resistance, but requires an increased frequency in level checks.
It depends on if you're ready for such a commitment...
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