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Is it okay to mix motor oil brands?

Updated: 10/22/2022
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No harm will come from topping off the oil level with a different brand. All oil manufacturers use a similar oil additive package. I would stick to one quality brand of oil. More important is using the designate API grade and viscosity.

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