Guest FatBAt Guests Posted 14/03/07 09:16 PM Share Posted 14/03/07 09:16 PM Everyone would agree that synthetic oils offer far better internal protection than mineral oils.But when do you see the results? The use of synthetic oil will become apparent in the cars' later life when engine internals look like (well almost) new after say 160,000klms. Who hangs onto a car that long from new? I know I never have. On average, with that amount of k's on the clock, a car would have seen two owners. It certainly doesn't add any money to resale.I'm talking about the average enthusiast. Most will never see the results for paying premium dollars.Is it really worth it.......?Cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33292-synthetic-v-mineral-oils/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blonk Iconoclast Donating Members 4,330 Member For: 20y 7m 10d Gender: Male Location: CH Posted 14/03/07 09:31 PM Share Posted 14/03/07 09:31 PM I can feel the difference in quality immediately ......In virtually any car... They even sound weeter with better oil... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33292-synthetic-v-mineral-oils/#findComment-508606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 21y 12d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 14/03/07 10:17 PM Share Posted 14/03/07 10:17 PM Would have to agree with the Blonkster. Just put the full synthetic in mine recently and the difference is definately noticeable. How many extra ponies that translates to I have no idea - but a definate difference. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33292-synthetic-v-mineral-oils/#findComment-508616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FatBAt Guests Posted 15/03/07 03:47 AM Share Posted 15/03/07 03:47 AM (edited) I ran Synthetic for 12 months and never felt any power gains. (by my seat anyway). Knowing my dealer, they probably put mineral oil in and charged me for Synthetic. (me just being mean...)That was before I got edited. No THAT made a difference.Cheers and thanks guys. Edited 15/03/07 03:49 AM by FatBAt Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33292-synthetic-v-mineral-oils/#findComment-508731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
01txr Member 861 Member For: 18y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: QLD Posted 15/03/07 04:57 AM Share Posted 15/03/07 04:57 AM I like using Havoline as Stone brothers use off the shelf and its good enough for them its good enough for me.Iam using 5w-40w full syn and compaired to what ever was in it when I purchased it it sounds quieter and seems to have more push.Havoline is one of the cheaper syn as well on the market.I was originally going to try Mobile one until Denialla at the brock shop said not to use it as it is crap she had suggested Shell oils. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33292-synthetic-v-mineral-oils/#findComment-508746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBR Yaris member Member 4,486 Member For: 18y 10m 16d Gender: Male Posted 15/03/07 07:57 AM Share Posted 15/03/07 07:57 AM how much is the cost difference really? if u spend >$35k on a car.. for what $30 extra every 7,000 km, why would u run ground oil through it? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33292-synthetic-v-mineral-oils/#findComment-508843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FatBAt Guests Posted 15/03/07 08:29 AM Share Posted 15/03/07 08:29 AM .........I think you just answered your own question......... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33292-synthetic-v-mineral-oils/#findComment-508859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBR Yaris member Member 4,486 Member For: 18y 10m 16d Gender: Male Posted 15/03/07 10:11 AM Share Posted 15/03/07 10:11 AM I thought I was answering yours.. but im glad I covered my own 1 in the process Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33292-synthetic-v-mineral-oils/#findComment-508896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 21y 12d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 15/03/07 10:56 AM Share Posted 15/03/07 10:56 AM lmaowin-win situation Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33292-synthetic-v-mineral-oils/#findComment-508939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazed1 Member 105 Member For: 19y 5m 12d Location: Sydney Posted 15/03/07 10:32 PM Share Posted 15/03/07 10:32 PM I use sythetic as my t is a work ute which sees alot of the road!Its use is to protect my investment as I dont mind pushing the throtle.Ive had the ute for two and a half years, 116,000km so far and I estimate another 80,000km so for me if it lasts that long it was well worth the $80 for the oil! Wouldnt you all agree? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33292-synthetic-v-mineral-oils/#findComment-509150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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