RE: Changing to Synthetic Oil

[bolhuijo@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

On Tue, 1 Sep 1998, Lin, Gary wrote:

> He said warms up faster WITH synthetic, because it flows faster cold than
> regular.  As to running cooler, that's plausible for the OIL temps (not
> water) due to less friction from the uniform synthetic molecules vs. the
> mishmash of regular ones.

Ok, I can't read properly.  You're right.  In re-reading, I would only
ask why an engine would warm up faster with synthetic oil.  And why
would an engine reach operating temp sooner with faster oil flow?
Especially if there is less friction to help heat things up.

I am indeed an ecru baboon.

> Here's a point for flame debate though.  Guys on the Corvette list have
> found that Redline consistently had higher oil/water? temps than Mobil 1.

Could be a shark-like effect.  Put in high performance parts and find
yourself driving harder?  :)

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