oil types synthetic???
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oil types synthetic???
I was questioning what oil I should use for my car 97civ ex with 77,000 miles. Should I use synthetic or a 10-30. ANd is it true that if i goto synthetic i cant go back to regualr oil? Any input would be appreciated.. Thanks
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Re: oil types synthetic??? (d16y8vtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by d16y8vtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was questioning what oil I should use for my car 97civ ex with 77,000 miles. Should I use synthetic or a 10-30. ANd is it true that if i goto synthetic i cant go back to regualr oil? Any input would be appreciated.. Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
it really depends on how you drive. If you drive really hard all the time. Synthetic would be your best bet. But just for normal driving and seldom spirited driving then 5w30 is best as long as you change your oil at 3000 miles. There's nothing wrong with going syn then go back to regular.
it really depends on how you drive. If you drive really hard all the time. Synthetic would be your best bet. But just for normal driving and seldom spirited driving then 5w30 is best as long as you change your oil at 3000 miles. There's nothing wrong with going syn then go back to regular.
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Re: oil types synthetic??? (poison)
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Re: oil types synthetic??? (poison)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by poison »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Use 5w30. Make sure you go from regular oil -> syn blend - full syn if you plan on going to full synthetic.
HTH.</TD></TR></TABLE>
WHY?
HTH.</TD></TR></TABLE>
WHY?
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Re: oil types synthetic??? (d357r0y)
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WHY?</TD></TR></TABLE>
dont worry, its not true
WHY?</TD></TR></TABLE>
dont worry, its not true
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Re: oil types synthetic??? (riceboy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by riceboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
dont worry, its not true</TD></TR></TABLE>
I know.. I just wanted to hear where they got this crazy idea.
dont worry, its not true</TD></TR></TABLE>
I know.. I just wanted to hear where they got this crazy idea.
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