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2014 DODGE CARAVAN
42,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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I have been using semi synthetic oil for the past six months and I am planning to switch to full synthetic oil. But I have one question, is it true that by switching to full synthetic oil will damage the gaskets and seals? Thanks a lot.
Feb 1, 2017 at 10:46 AM
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HMAC300
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no, it will not hurt them at all. semi synthetic is only 1/4 synthetic oil. you may see some oil usage at first oil change due to mineral oil working its way out, but that is normal.
Feb 1, 2017 at 12:18 PM
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So how many kilometers in between every oil changes of synthetic oil? And thank you very much for your reply.
Feb 1, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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8,000 kilometers if you burn oil inbetween oil changes you will burn even more oil with synthetic oil.
Feb 3, 2017 at 6:59 AM