Real or Memorex?

[Justin F. Knotzke]

Hi,

I am wondering what the general rule of thumb is here. When it's time
for an oil change do most of you go with synthetic or the "real" stuff?

Thanks

J

 

[Jerry and Bea]

I use Valvoline Durablend, best of both worlds. Actually, the best oil for
your car is clean oil, change it often and don't worry.

 

[Richard Gary Clark]

If your car has a turbo, then only use synthetic. The very high temperatures
that a turbo can reach (they can glow red in use) means that normal oil will
burn and leave carbon deposits in the bearings, which can destroy a turbo in
20k miles.

I had an EVO, you had to change the oil at 4500 miles or problems
(especially the rear diff) would occur. A lot of cars in the uk now have 10k
oil changes where the same car in the US has 6k oil changes (MR2 for one),
so for most average engines, its probably alright to extend it beyond the
manu's recommendation, but is it worth it for the price of oil ?

I use Valvoline Durablend, best of both worlds. Actually, the best oil for
your car is clean oil, change it often and don't worry.