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I was not referring to you but to the person or persons who educated the OP into believing synthetic oil causes leaks.
That myth was created years ago to discredit synthetic oils by those who refused to accept them and saw it as a infringement on their profits selling mineral oils. Funny today after decades of bad-mouthing synthetics all the major oil makers now have a synthetic oil to sell. Proving all the myths and lies they spread for over the yrs was all designed to make them more money, especially those who promoted and continue to promote a 3,000 mile oil change.
PS – I have been in the oil business since 1978….
I was not referring to you but to the person or persons who educated the OP into believing synthetic oil causes leaks.
That myth was created years ago to discredit synthetic oils by those who refused to accept them and saw it as a infringement on their profits selling mineral oils. Funny today after decades of bad-mouthing synthetics all the major oil makers now have a synthetic oil to sell. Proving all the myths and lies they spread for over the yrs was all designed to make them more money, especially those who promoted and continue to promote a 3,000 mile oil change.
PS – I have been in the oil business since 1978….
The implication is superior performance at a lower cost by combining a mineral and a synthetic base oil stock. But Synthetic blends are primarily a marketing-driven product that does little more than fill the void in the consumer’s mind between regular petroleum and synthetic.
Memo:
We are preparing to launch a new product line of “Semi-Synthetic” motor oils to appeal to the shifting mass of market becoming educated to and finding value in the performance characteristics of synthetic lubes–but whom, however, avoid the product due to its premium cost. Blend 10% synthetic into bulk petroleum oil for packaging as “High-Performance Premium Semi-Synthetic” at a price point of 220% the cost of regular petroleum oil.
The implication is superior performance at a lower cost by combining a mineral and a synthetic base oil stock. But Synthetic blends are primarily a marketing-driven product that does little more than fill the void in the consumer’s mind between regular petroleum and synthetic.
Memo:
We are preparing to launch a new product line of “Semi-Synthetic” motor oils to appeal to the shifting mass of market becoming educated to and finding value in the performance characteristics of synthetic lubes–but whom, however, avoid the product due to its premium cost. Blend 10% synthetic into bulk petroleum oil for packaging as “High-Performance Premium Semi-Synthetic” at a price point of 220% the cost of regular petroleum oil.
But I don’t want synthetic and cause huge oil leaks.
Synthetic Oil Myth spread by old mechanics, pertoleum oil aficionados and the internet. Synthetic Oil does not cause leaks, POOR SEALS cause leaks.
From the company that introduced synthetics to the automotive market back in 1972..
Will synthetic motor oils cause engines to leak oil?
Answer: No. Synthetic oils do not cause engines to leak oil. In fact, AMSOIL synthetic motor oil is fully compatible with modern seal materials and is properly formulated to condition seals, keeping them pliable to prevent leakage.I have used synthetic oil since 1975 and NEVER had an oil leak.
But I don’t want synthetic and cause huge oil leaks.
Synthetic Oil Myth spread by old mechanics, pertoleum oil aficionados and the internet. Synthetic Oil does not cause leaks, POOR SEALS cause leaks.
From the company that introduced synthetics to the automotive market back in 1972..
Will synthetic motor oils cause engines to leak oil?
Answer: No. Synthetic oils do not cause engines to leak oil. In fact, AMSOIL synthetic motor oil is fully compatible with modern seal materials and is properly formulated to condition seals, keeping them pliable to prevent leakage.I have used synthetic oil since 1975 and NEVER had an oil leak.
Check for noise at fuel pump. Had a fuel pump (77 Monte 350) break a spring and sound just like a rod knock.
Owned a new 1970 Chevelle SS454 RPO Z15(LS5), ordered it new….
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