RDub99

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I'm due for an oil change and I'm thinking about changing from regular oil to synthetic.. does anyone have any recommendations for doing this? what brand to use? what could happen when changing over? burn/leak oil?

imported_alwaysoverkill

i switched to synthetic at 168,000km and no regrets. I personally use AMSOIL 5W30 full synthetic with OEM Honda filters. give'er

kwikb16a2

switched to mobil 1 at 220kms on a d16, no problems. Does your car burn oil now?

RDub99

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No it doesn't burn oil now, just wondering if there would be any problems when switching..

kwikb16a2

if ur car is running properly there should be no problems. Aslong as ur not burning or leaking oil you'll be fine.

Mr.SiR

mobil 1 all the way.

Tego

What are the advantages of using synthetic?

droppedatbirth

I'm doing an oil change today, got 93000 km on the engine...i think i'm going to wait after another two oil change before switching to semi synthetic then full synthetic

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

IMO the only advantage of synthetic is that you can go longer between oil changes.
Dinosaur oil has been around forever, and so have engines, especially high performance engines, and they have done just fine before synthetic came along.

Dr.K

Synthetic is more of a benifet in the winter. The oil is more viscous regardless of temperature. On a cold start it take's less time for the oil to start pumping through your engine. Less friction on start up mean's less wear.

Younes Si

waste of money imo...i changed to full synthetic for about 30,000 km plus, and now i'm back to regular oil = save money and bs

imported_Cablerat

don't waste your money.

SteveZ

once you go to synthetic oil, you shouldnt go back to regular oil, but if you do, you have to flush out your engine properly.