Going from synthetic back to regular oil

If money is no object, use the synthetic. I think it is better. However, money is an object for me and I also believe if you stick to 3month/3000 miles on the oil change, you'll be fine. I would just change it when it's due and go back to the conventional oil. I would give any engine damage a second thought about the mix.

So you don't think it'll damage the engine then? Because I do follow the regular oil changes, but everyone has told me that once you switch to synthetic you can never go back.

[quote:05a84499c6="laula"]So you don't think it'll damage the engine then? Because I do follow the regular oil changes, but everyone has told me that once you switch to synthetic you can never go back.[/quote:05a84499c6]

Synthetic oils have a much higher temp. rating, i.e. they can withstand much higher operating temps. before breaking down.

Whoever told you that once you switch you can never go back, doesn't know what they are talking about.

As Service Writer said, change your oil/filter every 3000 miles and switch to regular oil if you want.

[quote:9b960b20ad="laula"]So you don't think it'll damage the engine then? Because I do follow the regular oil changes, but everyone has told me that once you switch to synthetic you can never go back.[/quote:9b960b20ad]

Don't give it another thought. The Oil filter is the weakest link of the chain if anything.