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wrecked

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synthetic oil
Original Message Apr 17, 2005 5:57 pm

You can go from petroleum based oil to synthetic but not from synthetic back to petroleum. I am told that if you go back to the petroleum, significant engine damage can occur. does anyone know why this is a problem?

Thanks, chris

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robmints

Joined: May 13, 2003
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Re: synthetic oil
Reply #1 Apr 17, 2005 7:43 pm

I have never heard of that one. Well, I lied. Way back when, when synthetic oil just came out. I think it was made with a different base stock or something.

If I were you I think I would call or email the oil manufacturers that make the types you use.

It is my understanding PAO and PE base stocks are compatible with one another and mineral oils. What type of oil do you have?

Why in the world would you switch back? Does the engine consume a lot or leak?

TheKneebiter

Joined: Oct 22, 2004
Points: 233

Re: synthetic oil
Reply #2 Apr 17, 2005 8:12 pm

That is a very old MYTH. it is not true. go to mobil 1 website and read the myth section.

mikefla1

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Location: Lakeland Fl
Joined: Jun 20, 2004
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Re: synthetic oil
Reply #3 Apr 17, 2005 8:26 pm

I was kinda thinking it was a myth, but I wasn't postive the first time I read this thread. I know some of the new trucks like frieghtLiners & Peterbuilts ,that they come with synthtic oil in the trans and rearends. Because my dad has a diesel shop and alot of time when customers have something got wrong with them they don't want to pay the price to put syntetic back in them. So I would guess it would be not dirrent than a motor.

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ChrisS

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Re: synthetic oil
Reply #4 Apr 18, 2005 12:47 am

I have gone back and forth in cars over the years and never had a problem. I do try to stay with syn once I start no doubt.

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Garandman

Location: South Boston, MA
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Re: synthetic oil
Reply #5 Apr 18, 2005 5:33 am

Mobil 1 FAQ's

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Oils_FAQs.aspx

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