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Old 07-25-2009, 11:20 PM   #30 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by GMZ View Post
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.
Yeah, most people wait to switch the oil due to saving money. A very high quality synthetic costs quite a bit. Since the engine doesn't require a break-in to begin with, there are no "imperfect" parts that are rubbing together anyway, so it's not like you're risking damage to anything.

It comes down to synthetics are great for improved gas mileage, and extended drain intervals.
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