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Synthetic Oil? 200

posted by  someone claiming to be tjts1 on  Wed Mar 8 07:53 CST 2006 [RELATED]

If your engines are still good enought to pass the strict California Smog Check with that kind of mileage you are probably safe using synthetic. But I would also worry about the rear main seal if its still original. I say switch to synth if you are prepared to deal with a rear main seal leak, or even better, replace it before hand anyway. How about switching the car with the lower mileage first and see how it goes. Or you can brew your own mix of synth and regular oil. Start with one quart synth on the first oil change and increase the proportion every oil change after that.
Good luck
Justin






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