MChalkley
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Continuation of \"Which Oil\"
Wes, as Bill pointed out, I think you should wait until the 150-hour change to put synthetic in, to make sure the engine is broken in first. The only verifiable report I've ever heard of a manufacturer trying not to honor a warranty because of the use of synthetics was because it was put in before the car (engine) was broken in (about 500 miles, as far as I can remember). It didn't fly. A letter to the manufacturer reminding them of the fact that the oil is SAE rated, and there was no stipulation that it shouldn't be used before break-in was complete was all it took. I don't know for sure that it matters in the long run, but I'm sure it would prolong the break-in process if you switched too soon. One of my patented "ad infinitum ad nauseum" discussions of why I picked 150 hours is at http://www.tractorbynet.com/tractortalk/messages/1/1756.html?SundayFebruary1320001209pm in case you just want to punish yourself.
PaulB, I'm really sorry those guys are picking on you. Really I am. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
Wes, as Bill pointed out, I think you should wait until the 150-hour change to put synthetic in, to make sure the engine is broken in first. The only verifiable report I've ever heard of a manufacturer trying not to honor a warranty because of the use of synthetics was because it was put in before the car (engine) was broken in (about 500 miles, as far as I can remember). It didn't fly. A letter to the manufacturer reminding them of the fact that the oil is SAE rated, and there was no stipulation that it shouldn't be used before break-in was complete was all it took. I don't know for sure that it matters in the long run, but I'm sure it would prolong the break-in process if you switched too soon. One of my patented "ad infinitum ad nauseum" discussions of why I picked 150 hours is at http://www.tractorbynet.com/tractortalk/messages/1/1756.html?SundayFebruary1320001209pm in case you just want to punish yourself.
PaulB, I'm really sorry those guys are picking on you. Really I am. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif