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What type oil should I go with? (Synthetic vs. Conventional)

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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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Default What type oil should I go with? (Synthetic vs. Conventional)

It is about that time to change the oil in the Dodge!

I have some questions for you guys...
Why are so many people on here changing to Synthetic? What is the major difference between Synthetic and Conventional?




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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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Go with Synthetic all the way.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Go synthetic, much better for the engine. Less friction, easier starts. I strongly suggest Amsoil full synthetic.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Synthetic all the way, Mobil 1 if you have a choice.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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...Amsoil bro....
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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How much more $ a quart is synthetic over conventional?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 02:14 AM
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if you change your oil every 3000 miles it doesnt matter one way or the other. I pamper my baby so, i use castrol full synthetic. kind of overkill being that i change it every 3000 miles.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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Use conventional oil until the engine rings fully seat and the motor doesn't use any oil then change to the synthetic.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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I've changed to Amsoil. According to the oil I've put in the ole Dodge it's good for 25000 miles or one year. I also got the Amsoil EA filter to go with the oil. I don't think that I will wait for a year(probably go 6 months between changes)

I would recommend fully synthetic everytime.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Mobil 1 Oil and Filter
 
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