ROYAL PURPLE
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10-27-2006, 02:52 PM
RE: ROYAL PURPLE
ORIGINAL: yamahaSHO
Yes, synthetic does flow better when cold, however, it handles far greater heat than dino oil. It is a major plus for anyone trying to run a high power motor. I understand in most cases, the average Civic will nto come anywhere near that, but I did my greatest damage at high temps on my SHO. No oil cooling caused the oil to be too thin and I spun a bearing.
I run Mobil 1 in my daily driven (to ready grandma-style driving) and RedLine in my SHO. In general, synthetic oils protect much better and keep the motor nice and clean. For a car you plan on keeping a while, I'd recommend it. If you don't plan on keeping it, just put some good dino oil in and you'll be fine for many miles.
Yes, synthetic does flow better when cold, however, it handles far greater heat than dino oil. It is a major plus for anyone trying to run a high power motor. I understand in most cases, the average Civic will nto come anywhere near that, but I did my greatest damage at high temps on my SHO. No oil cooling caused the oil to be too thin and I spun a bearing.
I run Mobil 1 in my daily driven (to ready grandma-style driving) and RedLine in my SHO. In general, synthetic oils protect much better and keep the motor nice and clean. For a car you plan on keeping a while, I'd recommend it. If you don't plan on keeping it, just put some good dino oil in and you'll be fine for many miles.
There is also the frying pan test, don't try this inside or with food grade pans and you will see the difference. This is your oil on heat . . any questions. If you run a turbo you especially need the added thermal protection of a premium Synthetic oil.
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