Synthetic oil
I have a 2005 Dodge 1500. 5.7L Hemi. It has 73000 miles on it. I have kept the oil changes and maint. Very current. I am thinking of changing to a synthetic oil for my next oil change. Is it wort...
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RAS43 wrote:Passin Thru wrote:
Flows easily, therefore not recommend for use on high mileage engines; nor do I recommend using it in new engines during the break-in period because it is so slippery and dramatically limits the wearing of new mating parts within the engine. This initial wearing of parts is what makes for proper engine break-in, sealing of piston rings, mating of camshafts and lifters, etc.
You do know that more and more manufacturers are using synthetics in their engines today without issues don't you? One example is Corvette and their engines are doing great. Just saying.
Yes, this is old wives tale stuff. Engines can break in just fine with syn. oil and most exotics come with it from the factory.
