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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 01:25 AM
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unless you operate in sub zero there is no point for a syn. syn's have higher start up wear.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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I would use a good synthetic oil. Synthetic oils do not have higher start up wear.
 
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Originally Posted by gusher
I would use a good synthetic oil. Synthetic oils do not have higher start up wear.







yes they do. that is the draw back. look at the uoa's.
 
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I have done and read uoa's and no they do'nt.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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its a proven fact they do, but i won't argue with you.
 
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