Crumblebum Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Yeah maybe I'm noided, but I gotta ask: Is there any way to tell if they put in synthetic oil rather than the standard juice just by looking at the dipstick? It's not that I don't trust the place I took it, it's just "Trust, but Verify," y'know? If anything, the dipstick sample looks a little more amber than I remember non-synth fresh oil looked like, but I can't tell...the engine is super-sweet, no complaints, just wondering.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Yeah maybe I'm noided, but I gotta ask: Is there any way to tell if they put in synthetic oil rather than the standard juice just by looking at the dipstick? It's not that I don't trust the place I took it, it's just "Trust, but Verify," y'know? If anything, the dipstick sample looks a little more amber than I remember non-synth fresh oil looked like, but I can't tell...the engine is super-sweet, no complaints, just wondering.... They taste different. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 They taste different. Interestingly enough, that's the same way you can tell the difference between an oral and a rectal thermometer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Interestingly enough, that's the same way you can tell the difference between an oral and a rectal thermometer . http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/SteveISU/Ownedthermometer.jpg Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 ^^^ Laughed my ass off (pun intended) Where did you have it done? If it was at a dealer, they only have reg oil as they don't carry any synth. oils....If I'm lazy (cuz of winter weather) I bring it to the dealer, and bring them the synth oil I want them to use and ask for the empty bottles so I know they used it If it was at a quick lube place, you just gotta take their word for it, it's really hard to tell the diff unless you have it analyzed by a place which isn't gonna be worth it. Even if they did it won't hurt anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringFellow Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 ^^^ Laughed my ass off (pun intended) Where did you have it done? If it was at a dealer, they only have reg oil as they don't carry any synth. oils....If I'm lazy (cuz of winter weather) I bring it to the dealer, and bring them the synth oil I want them to use and ask for the empty bottles so I know they used it Empty customer's 5 quarts of sync into new container(s), add dino oil to customer's car, return empty container to customer! Where there is a will, there is a way!! -S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 :lol: If they have that much will, more power too them...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. CentralOhioSubarus Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Synthetic tends to poor faster than dino for the same weight oil. I'm not sure you can tell that from a dipstick though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilh Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Where did you have it done? If it was at a dealer, they only have reg oil as they don't carry any synth. oils....My dealer has synthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 My dealer has synthetic. No shit, really.......that's awesome. I want your dealer...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumblebum Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 Mmmmm....thermometer tastes different today, a little spicy--coriander and garlic? Odd combination, but nice... The place I took it is a very clean operation run by a "tight ship" type of car enthusiast pouring Mobil 1 for $48, that's why I go there, but my weed-induced dark thoughts can't help but stumble over Stringfellow's nefarious decanting scenario....so, I know what yer gonna say: either start changing it yerself or just puff some more and forget it, eh? The latter is like turning up the volume to not hear the rattles.....but then I hear different rattles, and on and on it goes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 There is no way to tell unless you send off for an oil analysis. If in doubt do another change earlier than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 This just in...Bush pushes energy plan, says U.S. 'addicted to oil' http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/politics/20060201-9999-1n1state.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I would think the simplest and cheapest way would be to: - Get sample of oil from a few dipstick pulls/oil pan - Get sample of the synthetic you think could be in - Get sample of the dino you think could be in For each sample do the following and note the observations: 1. Put oil sample in metal container and apply direct flame to the bottom and note any visible viscosity change, affinity & opposition to the flame hotspot from underneath 2. Apply flame to the oil sample and note any reactions(bubbling, flame color, combustion characteristics. Then compare the observations and determine what it is through the differences/similarities. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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