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NO, in fact just the opposite is true. Most synthetics are detergent blends. You can however buy a non detergent synthetics.
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Is all motor oil high detergent?
No, it is still possible to but non-detergent oil.No, it is still possible to but non-detergent oil.
Can you use non-detergent motor oil in a lawnmower?
Absolutely, positively, no! Non-detergent oil will destroy the engine over time. Use SAE 10W30 oil. I recommend synthetic oil in any Air Cooled engine.
Detergent or non detergent oil on a TRX250 ATV?
It has to be a non detergent oil
Does a 1985 Honda four-wheeler take detergent or non detergent oil?
Detergent! Do not use non-detergent oil.
Do i need non detergent oil for small engines that don't have oil filters?
No, non detergent oils have not been used in any small engines for years. Use a good name brand SAE 30 or SAE 10w30 detergent synthetic oil in any air cooled engine depending on what the manufacture recommends.
Is ford motorcraft synthetic blend a detergent oil?
Yes
Is 30wt the same as sae30?
No, 30 wt or 30 weight oil is a non-detergent oil whereas SAE30 is a detergent oil. Read the label on each container. Any motor oil which is non-detergent blend will be clearly marked as such. Conversely, any oil which is not specifically marked as non-detergent is by default, a detergent blend. Most non-detergent oils will be marked as ND30.
Can you use non detergent motor oil in place of detergent oil?
NO!!!! Absolutely not.
What is the difference between synthetic oil and non synthetic oil?
Synthetic oil is a chemically made substitute made from petroleum components as opposed to non synthetic which is made from crude oil.
Can you mix synthetic oil and non synthetic oil?
Yes, that is what a synthetic blend is that they sell.
What is the difference between detergent non detergent oil?
Detergent oil has added chemicals to clean and control sludge formation. Non-detergent is plain oil. Unless you have a really old engine that hasn't been apart for 50 years you want to use detergent oil.
What kind of oil goes into lawnmower?
SAE 30 non-detergent is recommended by most engine manufacturers but you can use synthetic 5w-30 for winter use.
