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Yes and no. It depends on where you live. If you live in the northern 1/3 of the United States you should run synthetics year-round. The reason: synthetics flow at extremely low temperatures, such as those you would find in the winter in the Dakotas, Minnesota, northern Illinois, Michigan, New York, etc. Conventional oils tend to thicken at very low temperatures. If you live in the center 1/3 of the states, just flip a coin. If you can afford the extra cost of synthetics, by all means use that type of oil. If you live in the southern 1/3 of the United States, you should consider either synthetic or conventional oil with a high viscosity rating (20W - 50, for example) for summer driving and with a lighter viscosity rating (5W - 30, for example) for winter driving.
Synthetic oil will not make your car start easier or run better except in extremely low temperature conditions.
Note: If your car is still under warranty, follow the manufacturer's schedule for oil changes. If the manufacturer wants you to change the oil every 4,000 or 5,000 miles, you are better off with conventional oils, primarily because of the cost savings.
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Is it harmful to mix regular gear oil with synthetic?
It might be... It's highly not recommended to mix regular and synthetic oils.
What motor oils meet Ford WSS-M2C945-A?
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Can you alternate between synthetic and regular oils?
Yes, you can even mix them.
What are the advantages of synthetic oil over motor oil?
better lubrication runs cooler but can remove metal fibers as well as regular oil once you put synthetic in your engine you must stay with synthetic or it will ruin your gaskets and visa versa None. It costs more. Synthetic oil allows for extended drain intervals, mainly. With proper maintenance an engine can last just as long on conventional oil as with synthetic oil. if you are planning on changing your oil at the typical 3000 miles, dont waste your money. Also the "you must stay with synthetic or it will ruin your gaskets" statement is false. that may have been true in the 70s but not now. Synthetic motor oils have been around for a long time, since 1937 when the Germans were producing the Jumo jet motor, now synthetics are in ALL aircraft including prop because of the superior qualities. Synthetics provide : Superior stability Superior fluidity Superior economy Superior oxidation resistance Superior operating temperature range Environmental benifits Increased fuel economy And superior wear protection Check the following web link to find out more!
Can you use synthetic bled motor oil after using regular motor oil?
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If you used regular oil the first year semi-synthetic the 2nd and then just synthetic oil in a 2001 I4 Honda Accord can you go back to regular oil?
Yes, you can with no problem. Virtualy all oils, synthetic & conventional, are interchangeable.
What kinds of oils are synthetic?
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Motor oil for Mitsubishi legnum?
For the Legnum, 6A13TT, it's best to use Fully Synthetic Oils, preferably 5W30.
what is the best oil substitute?
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Can you use synthetic oil on Mazda protege lx 1996?
Yes you can. Fully synthetic oils are considered to be superior to mineral based and mineral blended oils but you usually pay a premium for them. Make sure the Synthetic oil you choose is the same viscosity recommended by Mazda for your vehicle. Check the service booklet it will be in there something along the lines of 10w 40 or 15w 40. You should also put an engine flush through the motor before changing the oil and filter and if the motor has done more than 60000 miles change oil and filter more regularly i.e every 4000 miles
Once you change oil to synthetic oil in a Isuzu Trooper do you have to use only synthetic oil each time after that?
Why would you want to go back to a non-synthetic oil. Synthetic oil's are far superior to non-synthetic oil.Hope This Helps.AnswerNo, todays oils are compatible and it won't hunt anything changing back and forth
