Will it not damage the engine ?
2007-02-24 11:01:50 · 5 answers · asked by Doclester 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes it's ok to use regular oil after using synthetic.
2007-02-24 11:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Synthetic oil and mineral oil are not compatible. Actually any two type of lubricating oil Synthetic ,or mineral even of same number but of different make are different. Each is designed for specific purpose and has different additives added. This difference of ratio of additives mixed in these lubricants are kept trade secret by different companies. It should not be mixed as it may change the desired properties of the oil which in turn can effect the performance of the engine. If you want to revert back to ordinary motor oil you can do so but you have to drain the present synthetic oil and also flush the oil tank well, so that there may not be any chance of mixing each other even in small quantity.
However in my opinion synthetic oil do have better characteristic like long life, high temperature range where it's properties remain unchanged. It is better to continue with the synthetic one unless if you think it is not affordable.
2007-02-24 11:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by Pramod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two types aren't compatible with each other. When reverting back, perform another oil change within 500miles to be on the safe side.
2007-02-24 11:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It wont hurt the engine, but once you start with synthetic you should stay with it.....
2007-02-24 11:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's ok, but only if you do an oil change first,and use the recommended viscosity.
2007-02-24 11:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by tmarmstrong02 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋