Carfax again please and oil ?

Godslayer · 10-01-2001, 04:03 PM

Hey guys, I just bought a 91 Cougar XR7. I know it's not a stang but at least it has a 302, even if it is wussed out heh. Anyway, I need a carfax, sorry to be such a needy PIS (Pain in the Sac)

VIN: 1MEPM62T3MH619789

Also, the guy has been running Castrol Syntec in it for as long as he's had it. Which I'd say (guessing), for about 40-60k. Right now it has 110k. I planned on converting back to a quality conventional oil and good filter. What do you guys think about this? Right now it runs perfect and doesn't burn any oil. Thanks

Bob

egiap's 5.0 · 10-01-2001, 05:30 PM

Castrol syntec is a conventional oil. The oil molecules have been hydro crack to give them a smaller and more evenly sized molecules. But it is not a true synthetic oil like the lable claims. Mobile took Castol to court for claiming their oil to be synthetic. Use what ever oil you like but dont pay more for something your not getting.

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Godslayer · 10-01-2001, 06:36 PM

I'm not sure if it was Syntec. He said it was a Full Synthetic but I fail to recall the name. But my question was specifically, what would be your reactions to returning to conventional oil after running synthetic for so long?

Godslayer · 10-01-2001, 09:38 PM

ttt

Impatient bastard

Godslayer · 10-02-2001, 10:17 AM

kinda slow eh...

PKRWUD · 10-02-2001, 03:35 PM

I wouldn't. If the engine has always used synthetic, and runs great, with no leaks or noises, leave it be. The synthetic oil bonds to the metal in a manner that conventional oil can't. It's your call though.

Take care
~Chris

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joe4speed · 10-03-2001, 01:14 AM

I agree... keep the synthetic!

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Godslayer · 10-03-2001, 05:50 AM

Thanks buddies!

10-01-2001, 04:03 PM	#1
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	Carfax again please and oil ? Hey guys, I just bought a 91 Cougar XR7. I know it's not a stang but at least it has a 302, even if it is wussed out heh. Anyway, I need a carfax, sorry to be such a needy PIS (Pain in the Sac) VIN: 1MEPM62T3MH619789 Also, the guy has been running Castrol Syntec in it for as long as he's had it. Which I'd say (guessing), for about 40-60k. Right now it has 110k. I planned on converting back to a quality conventional oil and good filter. What do you guys think about this? Right now it runs perfect and doesn't burn any oil. Thanks Bob

10-01-2001, 05:30 PM	#2
egiap's 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH. Posts: 113	Castrol syntec is a conventional oil. The oil molecules have been hydro crack to give them a smaller and more evenly sized molecules. But it is not a true synthetic oil like the lable claims. Mobile took Castol to court for claiming their oil to be synthetic. Use what ever oil you like but dont pay more for something your not getting. ------------------ Edward VanCura, Amsoil dealer. For information about amsoil synthetic oil and lubes leave me a message. Ask about preffered customer program and buy at dealer cost.

10-01-2001, 06:36 PM	#3
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	I'm not sure if it was Syntec. He said it was a Full Synthetic but I fail to recall the name. But my question was specifically, what would be your reactions to returning to conventional oil after running synthetic for so long?

10-01-2001, 09:38 PM	#4
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	ttt Impatient bastard

10-02-2001, 10:17 AM	#5
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	kinda slow eh...

10-02-2001, 03:35 PM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I wouldn't. If the engine has always used synthetic, and runs great, with no leaks or noises, leave it be. The synthetic oil bonds to the metal in a manner that conventional oil can't. It's your call though. Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

10-03-2001, 01:14 AM	#7
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I agree... keep the synthetic! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

10-03-2001, 05:50 AM	#8
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	Thanks buddies!