Posted by INCase on January 07, 2010 at 08:31:51 from (63.85.35.9):
In Reply to: Re: Engine oil posted by Don McCullough on January 07, 2010 at 08:05:07:
The descriptions on the oil is correct. 15 weight when below a certain temp and acts as a 40 weight above a certain temp(can't remember the temps off hand). The impurities in conventional oils are one of the main things that cause them to thicken in the cold. Synthetics (quality synthetics anyway) do not have these impurities and flow much better when cold. My car cranks just about like it does in the summer with synthetics.
In regard to your engine question, lasting longer probably yes to all your thoughts. Better oils, better machining, better materials, better quality control ect ect. Also, I think people tend to change oil more often then used to. As a kid we changed the cars at about 7000 miles now alot change a 3000 miles and alot of folks are getting 200000 miles out of cars when they would be shot in the 50's, 60's - 70's before 100000 miles.
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