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Synthetic @ 255,000.K's 700

posted by  werick on  Fri Jun 25 13:10 CST 2004
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Hi:

This is the way it was explained to me from a Shell Expert. "If you don't have any oil leaks, at the seals, then the switch to synthetic is ok". If you already have oil leaks, then Synthetic will make them worse.

I switched to Shell Rotella Synthetic 5W-40, in my 760 GLE Turbo Diesel, with no adverse effects. In fact, the water temperature went down slightly and the fuel mileage went up slighly. The shell expert said this is characteristic in some applications, due to the better lubricating properties.

I know, you say the expert is trying to sell his companies oil. So he'll tell you anything. But I was convinced when he told me that Rotella Synthetic is a great choise but has higher soot handling properties than I need. I could use an oil like Mobil 1.

Not convinced? Go to the website for the oil of your choise and ask their expert. I was convinced and pleasantly surprized by the slight increase in the fuel mileage.

Good Luck






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