Will Synthetic Oil Improve Mileage?

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by R2D2

If you are the type who hypermiles and keeps very close records of fuel consumption you may notice a tenth or two. I wouldn't expect a huge difference though.

R2

Thanks. When I get to AK I will need an oil change to come home. If I have the $$ perhaps I'll give it a tryout and report the results.


Yeah mileage there on regular. Mileage back on synth.

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Thanks. When I get to AK I will need an oil change to come home. If I have the $$ perhaps I'll give it a tryout and report the results.
Yeah mileage there on regular. Mileage back on synth.

I would think if you are going from NJ to AK and back money shouldnt be an if factor.
Synth oil is a better product than regular oil but if you are changing oil every 4K miles you are wasting your money on the stuff and may as well go with conventional oil.
As for saving money? you'd do better by changing your driving style rather than changing type of oil.
Heres a tip for the trip thats guaranteed to save some gas money ==
Never exceed the speed limit..