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Re: Leaks synthetic vs. regular oil.
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 9/14/2005

Several makers of synthetic motor oil claim a 15,000-mile change interval is OK under ideal conditions.

I believe this to be true IF:

Motor is in like-new condition re blowby & mechanical wear;

Ambient conditions are moderate;

Miles are virtually ALL h... Login to read more.