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is it subconscious, or does my car pull harder after a synthetic oil change?

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Old 04-03-2002, 09:31 AM
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is it subconscious, or does my car pull harder after a synthetic oil change?
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Old 04-03-2002, 09:35 AM
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Default dunno, but I wish i knew my engine temps before I switched.
Lots of people say they notice a 15-20 diff in temp, but I don't remember what I had. I'm @200 degrees now fully warm now when the temp is 65 or less outside.
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I just switched yesterday, and I notice a slightly *higher* oil temp. Is that normal?
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What did you go to and from. Is should be lower because of reduce friction
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Default Was whatever the dealer uses at 10k service, now Mobil1 10w30.
It's less than 5 degrees difference, so I'm not really worried.
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5w-30 dino to 5w-30 mobil 1
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no biggie could vary from day to day depending on traffice and outside temp.
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Default mine used to be pegged on 200, never moved, coming up on the service it would go about 15 degrees
warmer when running the car over 60mph. Just got the oil changed and it runs at 200-210.
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mine is one tick away from middle
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Default if you switched to a lower grade, then yes ....
since the lower grade oil is less dense, it is easier for the engine to turn, hence it may pull harder - revvs up quicker.
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