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switching to synthetic - 8/5/2007 9:55:06 AM    utexasrick   Posts: 14 Joined: 5/27/2007 Status: offline So I want to switch to synthetic oil on my next oil change. I would assume its just as simple as switching but just in case, is there anything special I have to do? Post #: 1

RE: switching to synthetic - 8/5/2007 10:22:48 AM    Cuban11182   Posts: 371 Joined: 4/6/2007 Status: offline Nope just do an oil change...Spend a few more bux and get either a mobile 1 or k&n filter...fram sux (in reply to utexasrick) Post #: 2

RE: switching to synthetic - 8/5/2007 6:42:51 PM    curtiplas Posts: 1357 Joined: 2/23/2007 Status: offline Yep simple as draining all your oil and replacing the filter... and absolutely do not get Fram... I'd go with mobile 1 all around oil and filter... just remember once you go synthetic you can't go back... _____________________________ Dakota SLT 3.7L V6 4X2 6-SPD Manual http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2583201 (in reply to Cuban11182) Post #: 3

RE: switching to synthetic - 8/5/2007 7:26:33 PM    luvmydak   Posts: 424 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline K&N filters are bit pricey but unquestionably worth it. Fram gives junk a bad name. Another plus is you can take K&Ns off with a 1" 6 point  socket. _____________________________ nra4evr StageII Jet chip 180 t'stat Fastman Mod TB Westin Platinum Series step bars Westin Platinum Series Bull Bar w/KC lites K&N CAI Access Roll-up tonneau Flowmaster cat-back AMI fuel door,stubby antenna Royal Purple motor oil (in reply to curtiplas) Post #: 4

RE: switching to synthetic - 8/6/2007 6:14:02 AM    rick4dak   Posts: 163 Joined: 6/23/2006 Status: offline If you ever want to switch back from synthetic oil, it's just as easy as switching to it. You probably won't switch back though. I've been using Mobil 1 since it came out but recently went to Royal Purple. I even switched my 25hp tractor to Royal Purple and noticed a difference, cooler running and it seemed smoother. (in reply to luvmydak) Post #: 5

RE: switching to synthetic - 8/6/2007 6:49:03 AM    curtiplas Posts: 1357 Joined: 2/23/2007 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: rick4dak If you ever want to switch back from synthetic oil, it's just as easy as switching to it. You probably won't switch back though. I've been using Mobil 1 since it came out but recently went to Royal Purple. I even switched my 25hp tractor to Royal Purple and noticed a difference, cooler running and it seemed smoother. So you can actually switch back to regular... I didn't know that I've always heard you can't switch back... _____________________________ Dakota SLT 3.7L V6 4X2 6-SPD Manual http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2583201 (in reply to rick4dak) Post #: 6

RE: switching to synthetic - 8/6/2007 8:15:23 AM    4x4QC06V8DKTA   Posts: 446 Joined: 7/23/2007 From: Manassas, VA Status: offline Heres the deal...you can switch back...but its stupid to do so...that would be like putting regular Gas in an STI instead of Using premium.  I mean synthetic is thinner and gets things lubricated better and that is why it is said to make your engine last longer! which is True!!! but yeah once you put synthetic into your care if you go back to conventional you can really cause some damage.  maybe not right away but in the long run you can! _____________________________ 5% Tint Autolite 3923 Spark Plugs Injen Cold Air Intake Flowmaster 40 Series (dumps in front of passenger tire) Stillen Cross Drilled Rotors W/ Ceramic Brake Pads Fastman 68.50 Throttle Body All Fluids Royal Purple Future Mods JBA Head (in reply to curtiplas) Post #: 7

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