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Ray O wrote:[color=blue]
> <jrunruh@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1146759105.063351.233590@y43g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...[color=green]
>> nope i dont! :)
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>> but is synthetic worth the extra money then?[/color]
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> If you are going to change oil every 3,500 to 5,000 miles, then IMO,
> synthetic is not worth the extra money. I've seen many engines with over
> 300,000 miles that were routinely serviced with conventional oil.[/color]

Ray,

I normally agree with you so let me get your professional opinion on a
different set of circumstances.

I have cars that see 6-8k a year, which sit for decent periods of time
(days and weeks)in New England variable weather. When I do drive them,
most trips are short, surburban driving, with frequent starts and
shutdowns, and towing and off-roading. I change the synthetic oil every
spring and fall, mainly to remove moisture and freshen things up. I
_think_ I see a noticable difference in cold starting these vehicles
with synthetic over standard lubes.

Since there's always the off-chance I'm imagining the difference, do you
think I'm not gaining an advantage with synthetic?

Thanks!