Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 20:23:37 GMT From: nutmeggernopsamejanews.com Subject: Re: how to love my Saab
In article <OuoSLqhT#GA.131nopsamnaac.prod2.compuserve.com>, "Simon Watkins" <106374.2647nopsamuserve.com> wrote: > Rubbish!!!! > > You may not get maximum perceived benefits if you haven't used it all the > engine's life, but you will most probably extend its serviceability. > Additionally, if your point were true, don't you think the oil companies > would have to put some kind of disclaimer on their oil - "Do not use unless > Synthetic oil has been used from the very beginning!" Not necessarily > > No, of course not. Anyway, to use it from the beginning is probably not > wise. Despite tight modern tolerances, new engines still need to be bedded > in. The mineral oil placed in some engines is there deliberately - it's > slightly inferior lubrication characteristics allowing the moving parts of a > new engine to bed together properly. Synthetics are too good to allow this > process to properly occur, and this can lead to glazing of cylinder bores > etc (so I'm told). So, to cut to the quick, the maximum benefit of a > Synthetic is probably achieved at the first oil change, after the bedding in > period. Anybody got any input on this? Any mechanics who have seen the > benefits/drawbacks of Synthetics/Mineral Oils? > > Simon My Saab tech's have told me this, and I believe them. --J -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
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