The "truth" about synthetic oil.
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So I found this thread. It is pretty cool though the last post on the 1st page makes a lot of sense to. Doesn't change the dyno numbers though.
http://my.prostreetonline.com/t2540.htm
http://my.prostreetonline.com/t2540.htm
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work won't let me read it, would really love to.
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Interesting test, but yeah I agree the range for variance on a dyno is generally at least a few hp...more than enough to offset any "gains" from oils. Does make a pretty good case for using synthetic tho.
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Well they did an independent dyno. The numbers are the numbers. Can't argue that point. And if you all think it is such a load of crap then you should be running mineral oil in your car instead of synthetic. All I am saying is these guys ran the same car with different oils and the power output changed based off of that. Make your own conclusions. I personally run Royal Purple and not because of this thread.
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Not that I have any proof but I think I would prefer "thinner" oil when I changed it than oil that was thicker than when I originally put it in there. Seems like chance of getting buildup...but that is just me.
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