well i am new to the compact car here, and when i baught my car my dealer told me i cant use synthetic oil in the motor?? just wondering why, or was i told wrong? i looked through my book that came with the car and it never told me? just wondering. any help on this or any other aspects of this car would be greatfull. thanx in advance
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Welcome to the Forum.
If your car is new, your dealer is correct since it's best to break it in on mineral oil and then switch to synthetic after ~ 2000 miles or so. This insures that rings, seals and other bearing surfaces seat properly. Aside from the break-in restriction, there is absolutely no reason NOT to use synthetic oil as its advantages over mineral oil are many. Many Forum members, including myself, use synthetic oil. For more information, you might want to check out:
You also might want to look at TheMAN's FAQ that you can access at the FAQ button on the Forum's address bar.
Happy Motoring!Last edited by goldstar; 03-12-2006, 05:08 PM.02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
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the car is a 2000 1.6l and it has 74000 kms on it. i am sure its well past break in. i jsut dont wanna void my warrantyYesturday i culdnt spul truck drivver, 2day i issss 1Comment
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In that case, your dealer is totally wrong when he says that you can't use synthetic oil. You will not void your warranty by using synthetic oil. Just make sure that you use the recommended SAE viscosity grade oil for your engine.
Happy Motoring!02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
MP3 Strut Tower Bar kit; Cusco Front Lower Arm Tie Bar
MSP Springs, Struts, Stabilizer Bars, Trailing Links, #3 Engine Mount
Kartboy Stabilizer Bar Bushings; Nyloil Shifter Bushings; Red Line MT-90 Gear Oil
MP3 Shifter, Knob and Aluminum Pedal Set
Suvlights HD Wiring Harness; Osram Night Breaker H4 Bulbs; Exide Edge AGM Battery
Summer: 5Zigen FN01R-C 16 x 7" Wheels; Yoko S.drive 205/45-16s
Winter: Enkei OR52 16 x 7" Wheels; Falken Ziex ZE-912 205/45-16s
Modified OEM Air Intake; Racing Beat Exhaust System; Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
Denso SKJ16CR-L11 Extended Tip Spark Plugs; Magnecor Wires
Power Slot Front Brake Rotors; Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines; Hawk HPS Pads
Red Line Synthetic Engine Oil; C/S Aluminum Oil Cap
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ok i was just wondering cause the winters up here get pretty cold and my car doesnt have a block heater, that and i dont have a place to plug it in. kinda sux i know its hard on the car but i always let it warm up before i go anywhereYesturday i culdnt spul truck drivver, 2day i issss 1Comment
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Since you have such severe winters, that's one more good reason to switch to synthetic oil. For example, synthetic oils have a much lower pour point than do mineral oils in extremely cold conditions insuring easier starting and better cold start lubrication resulting in less engine wear during that critical time.
Happy Motoring!02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
MP3 Strut Tower Bar kit; Cusco Front Lower Arm Tie Bar
MSP Springs, Struts, Stabilizer Bars, Trailing Links, #3 Engine Mount
Kartboy Stabilizer Bar Bushings; Nyloil Shifter Bushings; Red Line MT-90 Gear Oil
MP3 Shifter, Knob and Aluminum Pedal Set
Suvlights HD Wiring Harness; Osram Night Breaker H4 Bulbs; Exide Edge AGM Battery
Summer: 5Zigen FN01R-C 16 x 7" Wheels; Yoko S.drive 205/45-16s
Winter: Enkei OR52 16 x 7" Wheels; Falken Ziex ZE-912 205/45-16s
Modified OEM Air Intake; Racing Beat Exhaust System; Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
Denso SKJ16CR-L11 Extended Tip Spark Plugs; Magnecor Wires
Power Slot Front Brake Rotors; Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines; Hawk HPS Pads
Red Line Synthetic Engine Oil; C/S Aluminum Oil Cap
Cyberdyne Digital Gauges: Tach; Ambient Air Temp; VoltmeterComment
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yea i know, i ran synthetic in my mustang when i had it, ran it in my ranger when i had it, i like it for the fact that it really doesnt get thicker when it get colder, my mustang would get oil pressue before it evern reached high idle, that y i wanted to wonder gettin close to an oil change so i thought i should find out from other ownersYesturday i culdnt spul truck drivver, 2day i issss 1Comment
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