can you mix synthetic and regular motor oil and why?
Apr 29, 2010 at 3:47 PM
synthetic or regular oil? I need to change the engine oil
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Hello,
Well, the simple answer is yes. You can mix conventional and synthetic oil.
However conventional oil will reduce the benefits of the synthetic oil typical superior performance like longer life span and improved lubrications.
Here is a helpful guide of how to change the oil:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter
Hope this answers your question.
Thank you.
Well, the simple answer is yes. You can mix conventional and synthetic oil.
However conventional oil will reduce the benefits of the synthetic oil typical superior performance like longer life span and improved lubrications.
Here is a helpful guide of how to change the oil:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter
Hope this answers your question.
Thank you.
Aug 29, 2021 at 1:32 PM
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