2007-03-05 11:55:56 · 7 answers · asked by Eric 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most definitely. Some cars even require it. However it's such a good lubricant that it'll slow down your car's break in period... so many recommend against using it in the first 5000 miles, unless your car requires it.
2007-03-05 12:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by Wolf Harper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After the car has broken in (usually within 2000km, see manufacture detailes for correct break in procedure) Then right after the break in time, switch to synthetic. If the car is an old car and has never been run with synthetic, it really is not worth switching this late in the game. If the car is newer and have only been run with regular oil for 25 000-40 000km max on regular oil I would suggest switching to synthetic, but if it is a car with 45 000+ km on it, the bennifits of synthetic are not going to show. My truck has always been run with regular oil and an oil change every 4000km (1000km early) and I have never had a problem with it, at 190 000km. I'm doing a street rod/rat rod project with it and switching out the engine for a 5L ford, and right after the engine has broken in, I'm switching to synthetic. Regular oil is "more abrasive" then synthetic and is better for breaking in an engine, but if the vehicle has always been run with regular oil, synthetic will be of no bennifet.
2007-03-05 20:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure. because it is synthetic all the molecules are the same. think of it as liquid ball bearings. because of this the friction between parts is reduced, (which reduces wear) which reduces heat (which causes oil breakdown). all of this ads up to longer engine life and better mpg.
synthetic oils also flow better in cold climates
also, don't forget the synthetic transmission fluid
i run synthetic oil in all my cars and I have 2 that have over 175,000 miles
2007-03-05 21:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by smjohnson55 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. It does not break down as fast because the molecules in the synthetic are more conformed and rounder.
2007-03-05 20:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband says yes, if you have high miles, over 100,000, it keeps the seals lubricated. Otherwise, no.
2007-03-05 19:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by JenJen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, it conforms to releave pressure and friction within ur engine
2007-03-05 19:59:26 · answer #6 · answered by moto90matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it dose not brake down as fast.
2007-03-05 19:59:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋