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Old 07-25-2009, 11:08 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by codpet View Post
Back in the day, it was recommended to wait 3000 miles before you switch to synthetics. That's no longer the case, as current engine manufacturing technologies do not require you to break-in an engine. Many manufacturer's use synthetic's right out the door because of this.
True, my reasoning for going with dino is I keep the OCI to about 1-2K mi until the 1st recommended change so itd be a waste of $$$ to go with syn. Grabbed 5qts of Quaker State at China Mart for $10.
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