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Exposing the 3,000 Mile Change
Myth 
SYNTHETIC OILS OFFER EXTENDED
DRAINS
Well, if this free
article doesn't at least get you thinking about switching over
to synthetics, I'm not sure what will convince you. I know
that this information is a little less technical than it could
be.
There are many other differences between petroleum
and synthetic oils which were not touched on here, but you'll
find over 155 pages of in depth information regadring motor
oils and filters in the full version of "The Motor Oil
Bible". This book goes into much more detail regarding
many of the issues raised in this free website. Of course,
other topics are covered as well.
Most of the
information presented on this website is meant to deal
strictly with the concept of extended drain intervals - why
and how they're possible. If you'd like to learn more about
the technical aspects of automotive lubrication and
filtration, you might want to consider the ebook.
There
are a few of oil companies out there that are manufacturing
oils which are good for extended oil drain intervals. I'll
speak more about the specific companies in the next chapter.
However, since many people use Mobil 1 and believe it to be
the best synthetic available (mainly because it is the most
recognizable name), I thought I might spend a little time
touching on that particular company.
In my opinion Mobil
1 oils are most likely good for 10,000 to 15,000 miles
or six months, but the company does not make that
recommendation. I have known of many people who do very well
running Mobil 1 for these intervals (and some
even longer), but it has not been designed specifically for
extended drain use. Moreover, the company might not back you
if you had any mechanical problems resulting from such
extended drain use, since they only recommend "manufacturer
recommended change intervals".
In light of the
information above, I would like to leave you with a few notes
of importance. If a synthetic oil is not specifically
recommended for extended drain use, and you choose to attempt
extended drains, you do so at your own risk. Extended drain
synthetic oils must be formulated with special long-life
additives and blended basestocks so as to maintain their
lubricating properties for an extended period of time.
In addition, in order to get the full benefit from
extended drains, it is most beneficial to be using high
efficiency oil and air filtration as well. If you are using
traditional filtration methods, you will likely have to change
your oil more often and will end up with reduced engine
protection.
If you're going to do it, do it right. It
will cost you less in the long run, and probably in the short
run too. You'll find extensive information about high
efficiency air and oil filtration in "The Motor Oil Bible"
ebook referenced below.
This article written by Michael
Kaufman. You may contact him toll free at 1-877-689-4719 or
you may e-mail him at
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-- Are oil changes
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-- Causes of oil
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-- Additive
depletion
-- Oil
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-- Engine wear
particles
-- Combustion
by-products
-- Oil filtration
efficiency
-- Extended drain
synthetics
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group of lubricant or filter manufacturers.
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