Regular vs Synthetic Oil

BoostedCivic · 06-08-2008

Hey guys, I have finally passed the 10k mark on my car. I've been using the regular oil during oil change and I'm thinking of making my move into the synthetic world for the first time. Do you guys think its a good idea to make the change? And is there any real difference between the two?

I'm just worried about my MPG. But it seems like everybody's having the same issue. Also wondering if that'll be affected for the better if I make the change to synthetic.

EagleAutosports · 06-09-2008

Synthetic is superior in terms of tensile strength, it doesn't completely drain off the engine parts, and it has superior lubricity. You stick your finger in synthetic and another in conventional and you can feel the difference. I swear by synthetic and won't use conventional except in a new engine until the rings seat properly. At 10000 miles, you can switch without a problem.

Urbanmyth · 06-10-2008

Eagle pretty much hit the nail on the head. Nice post.

BoostedCivic · 06-12-2008

Synthetic it is then, thanks guys.

2Slow2Timid · 06-20-2008

Personally I hear you are supposed to run regular in a new car till the 100,000 mile, then swap to Synthetic. Something about it helping to break it in.

Urbanmyth · 07-01-2008

Yeah 2Slow, that's right.

Scooter · 07-28-2008

I agree synthetic oil is superior to regular petroleum based oil however I also believe if you change your oil and filter as recommended, then regular oil is just fine for normal use.

06-08-2008	#1 (permalink)
BoostedCivic Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 42	Regular vs Synthetic Oil Hey guys, I have finally passed the 10k mark on my car. I've been using the regular oil during oil change and I'm thinking of making my move into the synthetic world for the first time. Do you guys think its a good idea to make the change? And is there any real difference between the two? I'm just worried about my MPG. But it seems like everybody's having the same issue. Also wondering if that'll be affected for the better if I make the change to synthetic.

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06-09-2008	#2 (permalink)
EagleAutosports Site Administrator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mebane, North Carolina, USA Posts: 229	Synthetic is superior in terms of tensile strength, it doesn't completely drain off the engine parts, and it has superior lubricity. You stick your finger in synthetic and another in conventional and you can feel the difference. I swear by synthetic and won't use conventional except in a new engine until the rings seat properly. At 10000 miles, you can switch without a problem.

06-10-2008	#3 (permalink)
Urbanmyth Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbia Posts: 60	Eagle pretty much hit the nail on the head. Nice post.

06-12-2008	#4 (permalink)
BoostedCivic Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 42	Synthetic it is then, thanks guys.

06-20-2008	#5 (permalink)
2Slow2Timid Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 38	Personally I hear you are supposed to run regular in a new car till the 100,000 mile, then swap to Synthetic. Something about it helping to break it in.

07-01-2008	#6 (permalink)
Urbanmyth Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbia Posts: 60	Yeah 2Slow, that's right.

07-28-2008	#7 (permalink)
Scooter Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12	I agree synthetic oil is superior to regular petroleum based oil however I also believe if you change your oil and filter as recommended, then regular oil is just fine for normal use.