Re: Procedure for changing from conventional to synthetic oil?

[Cynic44642@aol.com]

In a message dated 07/08/99 06:02:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
mstocker@neo.rr.com writes:

> I probably was not being very clear ...
>  
>  Initially, I am changing oil/filter at 1K, 2K and then 3K
>  miles, to avoid potential clogging due to loosening of
>  deposits from conventional oil..
>  
>  Normal oil/filter change intervals are 3K mi/3 mo.
>  
>  I am avoid extending this interval with synthetics because,
>  even though the base stock is very durable, additives tend
>  to break down after 3K miles and you are still accumulating
>  contaminates in the oil.
>  
>  ----------
>  (snip)| 
>  | 1K mile filter change intervals is a bit excessive, IMHO.
>  | 
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> 

With 17000 miles I don't think there would be too much build up... Although I 
would reccommend using Amsoil synthetic products.  I change the oil every 6 
months and the filter every 3 months.  I remember hearing someplace that the 
Amsoil filters will trap particles down to 1 or 2 microns.  I have been using 
the 15W-40 Marine oil, because it has the corrosion protection against 
moisture. 

Even though Amsoil tends to be a bit more pricey than the other synthetics, 
they have been doing it the longest, and can make the claim that they are 
compliant to MIL-STD's.

Arden
85 5KS