Re: quick oil question

[Bob Davis <bob@segNET.COM>]

>
>I contacted my brother, who works for Mobil Oil (Industrial Lub Div) and
>his response was:
>	Syn oils are highly detergent, ergo they act like an engine
>        flush on first use.  If the engine is tight, that's no
>problemo. 	If however you suspect or know of problems, you ain't seen 
>        nothing yet i.e. you'll be mopping up the garage floor.
<SNIP>

>If the engine is in good shape, do it, if you suspect a problem or poor
>maintenance, DO NOT!.
>MJ Murphy


Isn't this kind of an "ignorance is bliss" way of looking at things? 

If the seals are going, why wouldn't you want to know about it?   If you
fix it now, you might go a long way toward avoiding a major repair down the
road.
Additionally, I've been lead to believe that, after the synth removes the
crud, it will rejuvenate the dry, shrunken gaskets and the leaks will abate
(if not stop).  

Not doing something because it will _reveal_ problems is a lot different
than not doing something that will _cause_ problems. (For your sake, I hope
you don't extend this philosophy to your brakes.)




Bob Davis
bob@segNET.COM