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Last post 03-17-2008 7:32 AM by andrew. 2 replies.
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  • 02-19-2007 4:22 PM

    • leegee
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     I have a 1990 Lincoln with 94,450miles on it and it has been maintaned well and oil has been changed regularly, But now as the miles get  higher I hear that the synthetic oil is the way to go is this a good idea or is it dangerous for a engine that has always had regular oil and at that mileage? I would like to put in the syn.oil for I read it is better and helps the engine to last longer and smoother? Is this the truth of a sales pitch even though I hear from people that have changed, can someone give me the REAL truth and if I should do it the next time I change the oil and if there is any tricks I should know about doing this the right way along with the filter, and should anything else be changed at that time to help the engine ajust to the new "Blood" so to speak, Thanks to who ever answers this.   
  • 02-14-2008 6:27 AM In reply to

    Re: oil

     There's no issue switching between--or even mixing--synthetic and organic oil...with a properly maintained vehicle, that is.

    As synthetic MAY free up some sludge, it would be a good idea to change oil filters after about 500 miles and cut it apart to see how clogged it is.

    However, if you do change your oil regularly and haven't hot-rodded your engine, a top quality organic oil or a synthetic blend should be more than adequate. I wrote an article that appeared on Valvoline.com. Check to see if it's there.

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  • 03-17-2008 7:32 AM In reply to

    • andrew
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    Re: oil

    dude man do what you want but its more trouble than its worth yeah it will run fine first but as it frees up that sludge its going to get clogged in your oil pump filter and can cause your stuff to blow

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