Re: Automakers Lengthen Oil Change Intervals

Apr 04, 2007 1 Replies


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>>Andy wrote:
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>>> So where is the proof that it hurt catalyitc converters? I'm not
>>> saying Amsoil doesn't use more ZDDP, just that I don't agree it hurts
>>> the catalyitic converter.
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>>The automakers demanded the phosphorus limit be put in place by API
>>because phosphorus will shorten the life of the catalytic converter. The
>>amount of phosphorus going through the converter depends a lot on how
>>much oil the engine burns.
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>>Since there are plenty of synthetics and non-synthetics that meet the
>>API levels, there is no reason to risk using a non-API certified oil. >
>If you car is burning oil you should get that fixed. The main reason
>for using a non-API certifided oil is because the API test is lacking.
>After all its brought to you by the same people that say change your >oil at 3,000 miles.

Like I said, your funeral. You can lead an ass to water but you can't make him think.

Like I said, read the test results then you'll know facts not speculation.

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