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Old 07-30-2005, 04:57 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by skorpion317
matt, don't use the synthetic stuff. it's not a good idea for a high mileage engine, since the synthetic stuff is usually thinner than the regular oil. go with a high mileage protection formula, like Castrol GTX High Mileage or something similar.
Yup, chances are it is going to start burning off or leaking out the valve seals, there is no reason to use synthetic at all if you change your oil regularly. I don't even use it on my LS1.
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