synthotic oil

The thing that convinced me to go synthetic was I met a guy who worked for a company that made turbos. They'd test the turbos to failure. After the turbos failed they'd inspect them and determine the failure and use the information to improve the design.

The company decided to switch the testing procedures from standard oil to synthetic. The only problem was they could no longer get the turbos to fail.

I do believe a coulpe of myths (I would call them myths because they are all stories I've 'heard') about synthetics. First, you should break in a motor using conventional oil. Second, switching a high mileage motor to full synthetics can cause oil consumption issues and or leaks.

They sell mobil 1 at Costco, that's what I'd use.

Also regardless of what you've heard, you should change ANY oil at least twice a year regardless of mileage. Condensation from temperature changes can and will foul the oil with water. This water can combine with the oil to cause some corrosion inside the motor. Modern oils of all types are designed to prevent this corrosion but the additives are used up over time.

Regards,

Joe Dokes
Joe Dokes