Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:28:50 -0500, "Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Now that we have the fuel thing settled, how about oil. I have used
>syntec-blend for years. let's all argue about fossil vs synthetic!!

Oh no, you're not going to sucker me into a re-hash of that old argument! :)

I'm not one to follow any advice blindly. I usually run things through my
own filters. But in this case, the manufacturer recommends the most
economical** oil, and I'm following their recommendations.

**Economical, in this case, is what's best to use over the life of the car.
There are arguably better lubricants out there than the manufacturer
recommends. However, they do not make economic sense except in EXTREMELY
harsh and unusual conditions.

The best analogy I can think of is a common 16 penny nail. You can get
steel, and stainless steel versions. Which is best? Well, obviously
stainless is "better". But,,, you have to ask yourself why they are not
used to frame up houses. Now if someone tells me they framed up their house
with SS nails, I swear I'm going to jump!
--
Bob

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

Economic could also mean the best oil that would keep your engine running
for years without any trouble. engine trouble is EXpensive!

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

Economic could also mean the best oil that would keep your engine running
for years without any trouble. engine trouble is EXpensive!

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

Economic could also mean the best oil that would keep your engine running
for years without any trouble. engine trouble is EXpensive!

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

Deck wrote:

> Now that we have the fuel thing settled, how about oil. I have used
> syntec-blend for years. let's all argue about fossil vs synthetic!!
>

Arguing about it sure beats being a fence straddler and using a blend!!
Come on, take a stand, make a decision!!!!! :-)


Matt

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

Deck wrote:

> Now that we have the fuel thing settled, how about oil. I have used
> syntec-blend for years. let's all argue about fossil vs synthetic!!
>

Arguing about it sure beats being a fence straddler and using a blend!!
Come on, take a stand, make a decision!!!!! :-)


Matt

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

Deck wrote:

> Now that we have the fuel thing settled, how about oil. I have used
> syntec-blend for years. let's all argue about fossil vs synthetic!!
>

Arguing about it sure beats being a fence straddler and using a blend!!
Come on, take a stand, make a decision!!!!! :-)


Matt

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

Bob Adkins wrote:

> On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:28:50 -0500, "Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Now that we have the fuel thing settled, how about oil. I have used
>>syntec-blend for years. let's all argue about fossil vs synthetic!!
>
>
> Oh no, you're not going to sucker me into a re-hash of that old argument! :)
>
> I'm not one to follow any advice blindly. I usually run things through my
> own filters. But in this case, the manufacturer recommends the most
> economical** oil, and I'm following their recommendations.
>
> **Economical, in this case, is what's best to use over the life of the car.
> There are arguably better lubricants out there than the manufacturer
> recommends. However, they do not make economic sense except in EXTREMELY
> harsh and unusual conditions.

Yes, if you base better purely on economics, then I don't disagree,
especially if you don't plan to keep the car much beyond 200,000 miles.
Personally, I make my "better" decisions on a range of factors with
economy being only one of those factors. Then again, folks that buy a
Hyundai in the first place are already pretty much making a statement
that they are cheap! :-)


> The best analogy I can think of is a common 16 penny nail. You can get
> steel, and stainless steel versions. Which is best? Well, obviously
> stainless is "better". But,,, you have to ask yourself why they are not
> used to frame up houses. Now if someone tells me they framed up their house
> with SS nails, I swear I'm going to jump!

But SS isn't better in every regard. A rusted steel nail has much
greater holding power than an SS nail. Also, SS is often softer than
steel and will bend more easily while being driven. So, you simply
can't say that SS is better than plain old steel. On the other hand,
synthetic oil IS better than dino oil in every parameter I can think of
EXCEPT for cost.


Matt

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

Bob Adkins wrote:

> On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:28:50 -0500, "Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Now that we have the fuel thing settled, how about oil. I have used
>>syntec-blend for years. let's all argue about fossil vs synthetic!!
>
>
> Oh no, you're not going to sucker me into a re-hash of that old argument! :)
>
> I'm not one to follow any advice blindly. I usually run things through my
> own filters. But in this case, the manufacturer recommends the most
> economical** oil, and I'm following their recommendations.
>
> **Economical, in this case, is what's best to use over the life of the car.
> There are arguably better lubricants out there than the manufacturer
> recommends. However, they do not make economic sense except in EXTREMELY
> harsh and unusual conditions.

Yes, if you base better purely on economics, then I don't disagree,
especially if you don't plan to keep the car much beyond 200,000 miles.
Personally, I make my "better" decisions on a range of factors with
economy being only one of those factors. Then again, folks that buy a
Hyundai in the first place are already pretty much making a statement
that they are cheap! :-)


> The best analogy I can think of is a common 16 penny nail. You can get
> steel, and stainless steel versions. Which is best? Well, obviously
> stainless is "better". But,,, you have to ask yourself why they are not
> used to frame up houses. Now if someone tells me they framed up their house
> with SS nails, I swear I'm going to jump!

But SS isn't better in every regard. A rusted steel nail has much
greater holding power than an SS nail. Also, SS is often softer than
steel and will bend more easily while being driven. So, you simply
can't say that SS is better than plain old steel. On the other hand,
synthetic oil IS better than dino oil in every parameter I can think of
EXCEPT for cost.


Matt

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

Bob Adkins wrote:

> On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:28:50 -0500, "Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Now that we have the fuel thing settled, how about oil. I have used
>>syntec-blend for years. let's all argue about fossil vs synthetic!!
>
>
> Oh no, you're not going to sucker me into a re-hash of that old argument! :)
>
> I'm not one to follow any advice blindly. I usually run things through my
> own filters. But in this case, the manufacturer recommends the most
> economical** oil, and I'm following their recommendations.
>
> **Economical, in this case, is what's best to use over the life of the car.
> There are arguably better lubricants out there than the manufacturer
> recommends. However, they do not make economic sense except in EXTREMELY
> harsh and unusual conditions.

Yes, if you base better purely on economics, then I don't disagree,
especially if you don't plan to keep the car much beyond 200,000 miles.
Personally, I make my "better" decisions on a range of factors with
economy being only one of those factors. Then again, folks that buy a
Hyundai in the first place are already pretty much making a statement
that they are cheap! :-)


> The best analogy I can think of is a common 16 penny nail. You can get
> steel, and stainless steel versions. Which is best? Well, obviously
> stainless is "better". But,,, you have to ask yourself why they are not
> used to frame up houses. Now if someone tells me they framed up their house
> with SS nails, I swear I'm going to jump!

But SS isn't better in every regard. A rusted steel nail has much
greater holding power than an SS nail. Also, SS is often softer than
steel and will bend more easily while being driven. So, you simply
can't say that SS is better than plain old steel. On the other hand,
synthetic oil IS better than dino oil in every parameter I can think of
EXCEPT for cost.


Matt

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

OH GOD NOT AGAIN !!!! That poor horse was beat so much it may never walk
again let alone run again !!

Tunez


"Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Now that we have the fuel thing settled, how about oil. I have used
> syntec-blend for years. let's all argue about fossil vs synthetic!!
>

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

OH GOD NOT AGAIN !!!! That poor horse was beat so much it may never walk
again let alone run again !!

Tunez


"Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:80f04724dbd3bc9e21697620c82c8892@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Now that we have the fuel thing settled, how about oil. I have used
> syntec-blend for years. let's all argue about fossil vs synthetic!!
>

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

OH GOD NOT AGAIN !!!! That poor horse was beat so much it may never walk
again let alone run again !!

Tunez


"Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:80f04724dbd3bc9e21697620c82c8892@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Now that we have the fuel thing settled, how about oil. I have used
> syntec-blend for years. let's all argue about fossil vs synthetic!!
>

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

best of both worlds, synthetic and dino. also cheaper than mobil 1!
Happy as a clam....again!

Re: Fuel for 2006 Sonata V6
 

best of both worlds, synthetic and dino. also cheaper than mobil 1!
Happy as a clam....again!