I have a 1988 chevy S-10 pickup with a 2.8 v/6 that runs great.
I have changed the oil every 3000 miles. Can I start using Synthetic oil, and will it help ? It has 130,000 miles.
2006-12-28 09:44:59 · 4 answers · asked by goalaska 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes but there would be no benefit to doing so. the synthetic oil will creep past the rings due to the extra "slipperiness" of the synthetic costing more in add on oil.
2006-12-28 09:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by bearbait7351 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Synthetic oil should be just fine in an older engine. Though in my experience, you may discover a number of leaks in your system after you make the change. One of the reasons synthetic oil lubricates better is the base molecules are smaller and "more slippery." This works great in the engine, but it also means it will slip through places that conventional dino oil cannot... so, all those connections in a nearly 20 year old engine which are tolerent of the larger molecules may now suddenly not be doing so good.
If you feel you'll get value out of making the change, then you may want to see how it goes (many do so without issue). But if everything is working great as is, you may prefer to stay as you are and avoid a potential headache.
2006-12-28 09:52:31 · answer #2 · answered by Paul S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may want to use a synthetic blend ( a mixture of synthetic and regular old fashioned motor oil). if the brand you use don't make a blend, you can make your own blend buy mixing the two. just use the same brand that you have been using.
2006-12-28 10:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just get the right weight for an s-10 I recommend 10w-30 for now
2006-12-28 09:48:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋