[from "B. Whiting"]
>Synthetic is more compressible. It is superior in it's water absorption
>ability. It is not very hygroscopic. I have had problems with the
How can it be superior in it's water absorption ability, yet not
be very hygroscopic? Or did I just learn that hygroscopic *really*
means only water absorption from *air*? And if that is the case, it
is interesting that it can absorb water in a superior manner, but
not from the air.
>compressibility issue. Pedal travels too far for comfort in hard braking
>situations. Synthetic works best for vehicles that sit in storage for very
>long times. If you change your fluid regularly, ie. once a year, then
>standard fluid works best.
>
>Bruce A. Whiting, Ph.D., Member of SAE. Yes, that SAE!
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