[AT] synthetic oil

[Dick Day]

My take on the question of synthetic vs non-synthetic is that you will
spend more, someone suggested that there is a chance that it might cause
older engines to leak, and... there is also a chance that it will make the
engine run longer before needing a rebuild.

I checked with the Husqvarna dealer who sold me the rider and he contends
that engines that run synthetic 'should' last longer.  Since I've had
synthetic in the Husky since new, I will continue to use it.  I also have a
case of it sitting on the shelf.

As far as the other engines it sure sounds like I could run the same oil in
all 5 of them. Jason suggested Amsoil 4-stroke synthetic. In reading about
it, it sounds like I could run that in all engines year-round.  I'm not as
concerned about the cost as I am somehow damaging one of the engines.  If I
see a leak develope I can always switch back.

This year when I have my oil-change marathon, I will have Amsoil ready to
go.

Thanks to all for the fantastic advice!

On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 8:43 PM, <vschwartz1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> I want to thank everyone who has commented on this thread. It has been a
> most interesting subject and all comments have been very enlightening. At
> my age I have only thought about buying a diesel engine pickup and this
> subject of conversation has helped make up my mind. It seems as though
> buying a diesel engine is like buying trouble unless you really need it for
> work, I don't. Initial cost of a diesel never came into the conversation
> but I know something about the initial cost and normal maintenance costs
> after the warranty expires. I think I'll just drive my 04 Hemi a while
> longer. It has done very well and the overhead on it is miniscule.
> Thanks to everyone for their comments and information.
> Gil
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