16,000 miles I should be okay then. Might just stick with the Mobil 1
though. Thanx for the input...........
DySmith
2002 QC Manual 3.92, 4.7 SLT 2WD
----- Original Message -----
From: Ronald Wong <ron-wong@cox.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 10:33 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: Mobil One Syn 5-30
>
> I think he was talking about older engines that are old. I've seen cases
> where an older engine started leaking oil when changed over to a synthetic
> vs dino. This is due to wear, tear, and aging of older gaskets and seals.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of John Neff
> Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 5:55 PM
> To: Dakota Mailing List
> Subject: DML: Re: Mobil One Syn 5-30
>
>
>
> What? In what engine? Certainly not anything DC puts in it's trucks. While
> it's not
> advisable to change from one oil type to another on a regular basis, you
can
> most
> certainly go back to dino juice after one run with synthetic in a Dakota8.
>
> John
>
> >Depending on the tolerance of the engine with seals and bearings that is
> not
> >true. Once ran with synthetic you cannot return to dino oil.
>
>
>
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