Burnout
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Reading through so much of this forum I've noticed a big emphasis put on using fully synthetic oil. Well it's at the point where I'm going to get the first oil change on my Explorer (or the first while I've owned it, it's an '04) and I want to get synthetic. Eventually I'd like to have all the fluids replaced with synthetic, like has been suggested, but I figure I'll start with the oil.
I've been reading up on how to do my own, but for this one I'm going to have my regular mechanic do it. My hood latch won't work (I'm guessing it's a stretched cable) and I'm hoping he'll fix it while he does the change.
I called him today to schedule an appointment, and asked him about synthetic. He said that synthetic oil would run me 6.90 a quart, semi-synthetic 4.00 a quart, and normal 2.90 a quart. He said that in his opinion synthetic oil is only needed if I plan on only having it changed every 4 to 5 thousand miles, and that he didn't think it was necessary.
I know this mechanic knows what he's talking about and isn't just talking out of his ass, but I know it's probably a personal opinion. So is synthetic oil worth the extra price? I've heard it's much better for the engine and that it can increase mileage. What would you guys say?
Thanks.
I've been reading up on how to do my own, but for this one I'm going to have my regular mechanic do it. My hood latch won't work (I'm guessing it's a stretched cable) and I'm hoping he'll fix it while he does the change.
I called him today to schedule an appointment, and asked him about synthetic. He said that synthetic oil would run me 6.90 a quart, semi-synthetic 4.00 a quart, and normal 2.90 a quart. He said that in his opinion synthetic oil is only needed if I plan on only having it changed every 4 to 5 thousand miles, and that he didn't think it was necessary.
I know this mechanic knows what he's talking about and isn't just talking out of his ass, but I know it's probably a personal opinion. So is synthetic oil worth the extra price? I've heard it's much better for the engine and that it can increase mileage. What would you guys say?
Thanks.