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Old 07-29-2007, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jams
As far ad break-in goes. How is it that some new car companies use synthetic oil as their first fill from the factory.

I think everyone agrees that synthetic is better than conventional but are certain synthetics that are better than the rest? I am sure there are some differences but enought to make a difference?
Yours is an obvious question about companies using synthetic as initial fill. Check out this link for discussion from those in the business. (Hint: there's no problem with using it)

http://clubcobra.com/forums/showthre...&highlight=oil

I have 3 cars and any one of them might only be driven once or twice a month. Not all oils cling to surfaces the same. As best I have been able to determine, ester oils will cling to engine parts like a magnet. So, even if the engine has been sitting for a while, at startup there is still lubricant there. Redline oil is an ester oil.

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