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Old 10-29-2007, 03:50 PM   #35 (permalink)
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Again, not many people on these boards are using the recommended oil. Why would I follow the maintenance minder if I'm using an oil such as Amsoil XLF? Conversely, what about the people who are running a forced induction setup?
I agree that the MM is suited for dino oil and a high quaility synthetic oil would be able to go well beyond the MM limits. The debate is that most people like to follow a 3k or 5k number and that is typically WAY too low for dino oil.

Forced induction would be better suited at establishing a baseline with UOA. Once again many factors would be involved. Daily driver that doesn't use WOT all the time verse a weekend drag car...
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