[AT] synthetic oil

[charlie hill]

I was shopping for a pole chain saw a while back and
talked to the local Husky dealer.  Here's something he told
me that (if true) is a good selling point for their equipment.
I don't know that it applies to anything other than chainsaws
and weed eaters but it's worth checking out.  He told me when
you buy their saw IF you buy one container of their oil (or was it
their fuel or both, I just don't remember) when you buy the equipment
they will double your warranty.

I don't know because I bought a Stihl instead and you can tell
I’m iffy on the details but it's worth checking out.  Might not be
true at all. I took his word for it but got a better deal on the Stihl

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dick Day
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:58 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] synthetic oil

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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