Natural to Synthetic Oil, any complications? Options

[hurley97]

I've always used natural oil because thats what I assumed the previous owner used. I want to switch to synthetic but I've heard bad things could come from doing so after using natural for so many years.

I can't remember exactly what possible problems I was told could arise nor can I remember where I heard it but it had something to do with the deposits that form and casing leaks, etc.

Is this just a myth? I plan to just flush the system like I did when I switched weights, would that have any negative consequences?

[hurley97]

yeah, I just wanted to see what other opinions people had on the effects of switching. I thought maybe I was the only one who'd heard of negative consequences. maybe if there was any advice on how to ease the transition since I think my valve cover gasket is already leaking a little I don't know if you noticed it the other night, its not too bad but some people ask about it. I'll show you next time.

I will probably just flush the system and watch it really closely.

This post has been edited by hurley97: Oct 27, 2006 - 3:13 AM