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ChevLoRay · 10-21-2012, 04:30 PM

In my opinion, changing to synthetic just to use synthetic, is a waste of money.

On the other hand, if you're dealing with a new crate engine or a total rebuild, then it might be something to consider. The supposed advantages of synthetic over fossil oil will take some time and miles to become apparent. The military uses synthetic and takes periodic samples to send off for analysis. That would be for aircraft usage. In theory, the synthetic lasts and lasts, and the periodic analysis is what is used to determine when/if it should be changed.

10-21-2012, 04:30 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Oil capacity of 350 V8? Also, what say you about synthetic? In my opinion, changing to synthetic just to use synthetic, is a waste of money. On the other hand, if you're dealing with a new crate engine or a total rebuild, then it might be something to consider. The supposed advantages of synthetic over fossil oil will take some time and miles to become apparent. The military uses synthetic and takes periodic samples to send off for analysis. That would be for aircraft usage. In theory, the synthetic lasts and lasts, and the periodic analysis is what is used to determine when/if it should be changed. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.