does anybody know the flashpoint of conventional oil
10-16-2002, 08:07 AM
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does anybody know the flashpoint of conventional oil
I went onto the mobil 1 web site to try and figure out what viscosity oil I wanted to get and noticed the flshpoint numbers listed. I was just curious to know the difference. IMO the main reason to use a synthetic oil is because of the extreme temps in a turbocharged engine.
10-16-2002, 08:39 AM
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This doc. lists some of the info you're looking for -->
Some additional reasons to use synthetic:
- it flows more easily when cold (at engine startup), so that your engine gets the much needed lubrication faster. BTW, there are no 0w grade mineral oils in the US.
- it stays "clean" longer, so you can extend your oil change intervals.
- it does not coke in the turbo cooling lines as easily as mineral oil (so I've heard).<ul><li><a href="http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/OilFacts.txt">http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/OilFacts.txt</a</li></ul>
- it flows more easily when cold (at engine startup), so that your engine gets the much needed lubrication faster. BTW, there are no 0w grade mineral oils in the US.
- it stays "clean" longer, so you can extend your oil change intervals.
- it does not coke in the turbo cooling lines as easily as mineral oil (so I've heard).<ul><li><a href="http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/OilFacts.txt">http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/OilFacts.txt</a</li></ul>
10-16-2002, 08:48 AM
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Another comparo of 10w40 synthetic vs. mineral -->
Scroll down to about 1/3 of the page.
Note: I cannot attest to the correctness of this source, nor to the affiliations of the author.<ul><li><a href="http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/synth_oil.txt">http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/synth_oil.txt</a</li></ul>
Note: I cannot attest to the correctness of this source, nor to the affiliations of the author.<ul><li><a href="http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/synth_oil.txt">http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/synth_oil.txt</a</li></ul>
10-16-2002, 09:30 AM
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good links, thanks. I also went and looked right a the Quaker state sight
they had specs as well. Since Quaker State is considered total crap I figured that would be a good comparison
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