Re: [Amc-list] Syn Lubes, a little more to it,,

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Todd,

Mobil says you can switch back and forth whenever you want but they 
don't recommend switching to it in older engines (engines with lots of 
miles or haven't been apart in a while) because it will clean all of the 
sludge out that's keeping the gaskets from leaking.

Matt

Todd Tomason wrote:
> Bruce,
> 
> Great information on synthetic oil.  Where does this fit in on the issues with 
> low zinc killing cams in flat tappet engines?  Is synthetic safe for these 
> engines?  Also, should conventional oil be used for break-in before switching 
> to synthetic?  When is it safe to switch?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Todd
> 
> On Thursday 09 August 2007 21:33, Bruce Hevner wrote:
>> I have been watching the Syn lubes thread.
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