Hey guys....My Lancer ES is just about to hit 2000 miles and I want to give my baby an early oil change. But the question is: SYNTHETIC OR REGULAR I was thinking synthetic and sacrifice doulbing the cost because after all i want the best. But I want to hear what you guys think and is currently using. THANKS FOR UR HELP IN ADVANCE.

 

SYNTHETIC

 

Synthetic, hands down. There isn't even a debate here.

 

Synthetic it is!

 

Glad you made that decision! The only debate should be, Mobil 1 vs Pennzoil vs Valvoline, etc.

 

i dunno.. i was told by many people not to put synthetic into the engine until it hits at least 10k miles.. so i put regular in until then

 

I'd say regular - I don't think you'll notice it either way and I doubt it will make a significant difference to the running of the car, even down the road...
-N

 

You're not likely to notice a difference except at the cashier at Auto Zone (or wherever).

 

Hey there,

I run synthetic in my lancer oz rally and i did notice a difference in price as well as the smoothness in how the engine ran!!!!!


peace,


Joel

 

That probably had more to do with your needing to change your oil in general than changing to synthetic. Did you stick with the same weight oil?

 

Major difference in smoothness when I started using Castrol Syntec. Like freshly buttered bread. And it is quieter. Also I did this for the first time when it was new with about 700 miles (I think) on it, so need of an oil change wasnt a factor in the new found quiet and smoothness.

 

Changed my oil today to mobil 1....

Engine runs quieter at cruising speeds and 'cleaner' at high rpms....

 

well i recently put in redline synthetic oil and i did notice that the engine ran smoother and quieter.

 

Mobil 1 synthetic here, I figure if its good enough for the Evo its good enough for me.

 

Hate to say it, but I'd say any smoothness or quiet that people experience with it is probably a psychological thing. You paid twice as much for it so your head will try to justify it with your expectations.

Maybe not, and great for you, but I wouldn't change back to normal or even a blend now. I've heard that starting to use synthetic kinda locks you into it and switching back can cause problems or wear issues...
-N