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Old 04-09-2002, 09:45 PM
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Synthetics are just typically more slippery than straight mineral oils, hence the oil control problems, especially with older, harder seals. Try it and see how it works out for you, the worst thing that could happen is you may want to go to a blend or regular motor oil.
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