That should be ok so long as I don't do this often, right? Also ethanol has no affect on my turbo , so long as I continue to use premium fuel, right?
2006-09-26 15:53:15 · 7 answers · asked by Charlie Bravo 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I need to use premium fuel..or it will screw up my turbo. My ECM is programmed for optimum performance with Premium fuel. Thanks for your reply.....
2006-09-26 15:57:29 · update #1
This was one time screw up...I plan to continue using synthetic oil starting my next oil change...would actually should be next month...thank you for your reply
2006-09-26 16:05:07 · update #2
yeah i have a turbo jetta, its not nearlly as good as your sexy car but i always use synthetic, but just make sure you remember next time. and its not worth trying to save $60 useing the cheap-o ****
2006-09-26 16:04:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All synthetics I am aware of are fully compatable with regular motor oil. As to ethanol, it won't affect your turbo, but it might cause problems with other fuel system components. In my 30+ years of auto repair (see http://econofix.com) I've seen some very clean engines and some very dirty ones. The clean ones change their oil regularly and use the same brand of oil all the time.
The problem is that ethanol absorbs water, and water can corrode fuel injection parts made of iron or steel, as well as some other alloys. Since all gas now has some ethanol in it, manufacturers are making their fuel systems more tolerant to it.
2006-09-26 16:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by econofix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 15:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a turbo, you of course have the oil put at higher heats... conventional may "coke" up in a turbo....
Its ok right now, I'd just stick to syn with a turbo.
2006-09-26 15:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you shouldnt need synthetic on a STI.
thats soemthing that should be used sparingly unless the dealer says its OK.
and you shouldnt need premium fuel either..fuel makes no difference and doesnt affect your car....you can use regular..or anything over 80 grade i think.
2006-09-26 15:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a car and used regular oils then changed to using synthetic oils. My advise is get synthetic back in to your car asap. (my car blew a rod) from switching from regular to synthetic and back.It is not good to switch around.
2006-09-26 16:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by christina s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! It's not ok to do that! If you want to replace the engine very shortly then keep doing it. Won't take but a few times and
WAMMO!!! New Engine time!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-26 15:59:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋