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What is the difference in a synthetic oil change and a regular oil change?
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∙ 13y ago
Conventional oils are derived from natural crude oils and contain small amounts of additional elements & impurities such as sulphur and hydrocarbons. Synthetic oils, being made in a laboratory, do not contain the same impurities thus synthetic will run cleaner through the engine. Cleaner engine means less build-up thus fewer oil changes are required. Additionally, with the absence of those impurities, the oil can flow more quickly throughout the engine regardless of the temperature. While synthetic oils do cost considerably more than natural oils, fewer trips to the mechanic means more savings in the long run. The recommendation for standard oil change is approximately 3,000 miles while synthetic oils can run for 5,000 to 10,000 miles.
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Your car has synthetic oil can you change to regular and how do you do it?
its the same process as changing synthetic oil, except you use regular oil.
Can you change from synthetic oil to regular oil?
Yes you can.
How effective is synthetic blend motor oil in comparison to reg oil?
Synthetic oil or a blend of Synthetic and regular oil is much better for your vehicle than regular oil alone. Synthetic oil is MUCH more expenshive. If you change your regular oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles I will be fine.
Can you change regular oil to synthetic ml320 2001?
Yes
Is oil change necessary from regular oil to synthetic?
Oil changes are always necessary. If you mean can you mix conventional oil and synthetic, the answer is yes you can.
What kind of oil does a 1998 Audi a4 take synthetic or just regular and you do you need a special tool to change the oil?
Synthetic. Turbos should always be synthetic.
How often Change oil Acura RSX?
3000 miles if using regular oil, 6000 if using synthetic. I use synthetic for my RSX-S, but regular would do for a base model.
What kind of oil for 2008 altima synthetic or regular?
Either as the choice is yours. If you use synthetic then extend the oil change interval by 2,000 miles.
Should synthetic oil change color?
As the additives wear out and the oil ages it will change to a dark brown color just like regular oil
Is it better to use synthetic oil in your 2010 Toyota camry?
From my experience I know that there is not much difference. There are exceptions though. If you go on track, tow or drive in really hot or cold weather. Synthetic is your choice. For regular user synthetic oil is beneficial because you do not have to change it as often. Claims that your engine will last longer are not supported (true if you use good quality regular oil).
Can you change from regular oil to synthetic oil at around 40000 miles?
Yes, there is no harm in switching back and forth.
Is it bad to use synthetic and regular oil?
No, you can mix them together if you so wish. But know that you cannot extend the oil change interval if you do not use 100% synthetic and should change the oil/filter every 5,000 miles.
