Re: Which Synthetic To Use?

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

Castrol Syntec isn't a partial synthetic, it's fully synthetic and a very
high quality oil.  Based on the posts I've seen, Mobil 1 may be slightly
better.  I believe the difference between the 2 is only relevant if you've
seriously hopped up the car.

>Hey gang,
>
>  I am trying to settle for myself, once and for all, which synth. motor
>oil to use. I of course loved Mobil 1, but since I put on about 3600 miles
>a month (and thus prefer to do the oil change at said mileage), the expense
>of once a month oil changes gets a bit annoying.
>  For the first time this past month, I used the Castrol Syntech. I am
>assuming this "partial" synthetic oil is more standard dino than synth.
>But, what are the ratios? Any ideas? Lifter noise has not been really
>evident since switching from Mobil 1. However, am I being penny-wise and
>pound foolish? All thoughts and experience welcomed.
>
>Thanks all,
>Mark
>
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