Cloud's car stuff

Cloud · 09-25-2010, 08:58 PM

Here's an article from Popular Mechanics which supports that view Bruce. It does say to change the oil after 20 miles, not to put protectants on new vinyl interiors, and to apply 3m Paint Protection Film to the front painted surfaces. Hmm

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...k-in-a-new-car

xoxoxoBruce · 09-25-2010, 09:25 PM

I'm on the side of the comments, I think this guy is full of shit. He talks about the difference between regular(mineral) oil, and synthetic oil, like they are whole different animals. They aren't, they are both made up of mostly the same additives, the prime difference, besides price, being if the engine overheats for some reason, the synthetic oil will still work and not char.

As far as the ad for 3-M Clear Bra, yes it will prevent some stone chips in the clear coat over the life of the car. But clear coat chips are easy to touch up, and the Clear Bra will be several hundred dollars to have one cut for your vehicle applied. Otherwise it will look like hell.

Stick to the manufacturer's recommendations... not the salesman, the manufacturer.

09-25-2010, 08:58 PM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Here's an article from Popular Mechanics which supports that view Bruce. It does say to change the oil after 20 miles, not to put protectants on new vinyl interiors, and to apply 3m Paint Protection Film to the front painted surfaces. Hmm http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...k-in-a-new-car __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

09-25-2010, 09:25 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I'm on the side of the comments, I think this guy is full of shit. He talks about the difference between regular(mineral) oil, and synthetic oil, like they are whole different animals. They aren't, they are both made up of mostly the same additives, the prime difference, besides price, being if the engine overheats for some reason, the synthetic oil will still work and not char. As far as the ad for 3-M Clear Bra, yes it will prevent some stone chips in the clear coat over the life of the car. But clear coat chips are easy to touch up, and the Clear Bra will be several hundred dollars to have one cut for your vehicle applied. Otherwise it will look like hell. Stick to the manufacturer's recommendations... not the salesman, the manufacturer. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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