Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 23:05:44 GMT From: "Chief Wiggum" <Spamnopsambot.com> Subject: Re: use fossil or synthetic oil?
Bull hockey... UNLESS you abuse the engine, and don't change the oil regularly, Dino lube can protect your engine just as good. Good quality oil, and regular oil / filter changes with a quality filter (read NOT FRAM) and you will get lots of miles from your baby! "Inky" <newsgroupinkynopsamail.com> wrote in message news:gqjl4v4mo1lre9alqbh8t2ul6rvq3jtpkcnopsamcom... > On Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:32:33 GMT, "Ed Korsberg" <nobodynopsamere.net> > wrote: > > >I have a 2000 9-5 and it came with synthetic oil from the factory > >(or at least the dealer). There is a tradeoff between using regular > >(fossil fuel) oil vs. synthetic oil, the synthetic lasts longer but is much > >more expensive. > >So I am taking a survey of Saab owners to see what your preferences > >are and opinions on this subject. > >Thank you. > > > >Ed. > > From what I've read and the opinions of others, I would say that > synthetic oil is preferable. However, ATM, I use non-synth because of > the lower cost. Nevertheless, if you consider the possible superior > performance of the synth, it may not be as big of a price difference > because your motor will run better and last longer. I am thinking of > switching. > > -- Christian > '85 900 8V (160K miles)