Eddie,
Great info and right on track for the modern engines. Thanks for the
detailed responce.
I have a question and would like your thoughts. BTW, I currently use a Ford
FL1A filter on my Jeep Wrangler 4.0L because it was recommended as the best
available. I will look for the Baldwin filters as an alternative. What do
you think of Valvoline oil in the recommended weight for use in the
Wrangler.
> Jerry,
> First, the thinner oils are essential in all modern engines. Older engines
> were not as closely machined and the thinner 5W15 etc are needed for
> instant
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> If you want to see horrible oil consumption, dirty oil, and smoke, use
> synthetic oils in a diesel. I would not and will not use synthetic oils in
> even a junk engine. Synthetics are expensive so people tend to extend the
> interval of oil changes excusing away the interval by "Magic" properties
> of
> synthetics, etc when it is simply very expensive oil. Some people will
> swear
> by Synthetics and tell you fabulous tails of how great, long lasting,
> mileage etc. I am ASE Certified. Some think I am a certified nut too. None
> of that will buy a cup of coffee. Lot's of luck.
>