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Mark_T · 05-24-2011, 03:58 AM

+1 on the Syntec. I just changed from M1 0w40 to Syntec 5w40 yesterday and I am amazed by the reduction in mechanical noise, especially at start-up. The motor seems to run much smoother.

Why 15-50, btw?

05-24-2011, 03:58 AM	#3
Mark_T Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Winnipeg MB Posts: 2,486	+1 on the Syntec. I just changed from M1 0w40 to Syntec 5w40 yesterday and I am amazed by the reduction in mechanical noise, especially at start-up. The motor seems to run much smoother. Why 15-50, btw? __________________ '99 black 986