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Synthetic Oil or not? - 3/3/2007 1:15:29 PM

02FreeLander

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My main question is, im thinking about buying a 02 freelander one owner older guy
Says hs never used Synthetic oil in his rover, but every manual i read says to use synthetic oil only?
just want to know if others dont use synthetic oil also

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RE: Synthetic Oil or not? - 3/5/2007 12:49:57 PM

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sorry, i'm running mobil 1

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RE: Synthetic Oil or not? - 5/11/2007 10:31:09 AM

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Use Synthetic oil. And Mobil 1 is awesome stuff.

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RE: Synthetic Oil or not? - 5/11/2007 10:46:00 AM

Disco Mike

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Or Castrol or Amsoil, they are all great, also use a good quality oil filter like a Mobil 1 or a K&N.
Mike

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RE: Synthetic Oil or not? - 5/28/2007 8:15:39 PM

RDM3

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Check your manual, it states very specific weight and brands. I went with the Mobil 1 option.

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RE: Synthetic Oil or not? - 6/7/2007 12:58:30 PM

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I've always used synthetic oil on mine, and the manufacturer are actually very adamant about using synthetic oil.

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RE: Synthetic Oil or not? - 6/7/2007 11:37:10 PM

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i use fully synthetic mobil one 10/30 oil filter k&n or mobil one

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RE: Synthetic Oil or not? - 6/13/2007 1:06:29 PM

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Hello,
The biggest danger of not using the synthetic oil is the build up of sluge in the engine. I would definately have a good macanic look it over. If it has alot of sluge buildup ask his opion on a safe way to remove it before switching to the correct synthetic old. Depending on the miles, switching over to synthetic after she has used regular oil for a long time could stop up the oil filter with the slug (Very, Very, Bag Thing).
Hope this helps,
Anthony

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RE: Synthetic Oil or not? - 7/18/2007 12:45:37 PM

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I've always used Mobile1 0-40 as the book recommends in mine but I asked my brother who is a 30 year mechanic when I first bought it and his opinion was sure it's better but it doesn't really matter as long as it's changed at 3k intervals. I stuck with the synthetic throughout the warranty period just so there could be no issue with that. I'm not sure if I'll change to standard oil now or not but at $4-$5 a quart synthetic gets expensive.