While it’s safe to mix synthetic and conventional oil since they’re compatible, it’s not a great idea. Here’s why you shouldn’t mix oil types.
Tag: synthetic oil
Is Motor Oil Made from Natural Gas Better?
Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil: The Definitive Guide
What’s the Best Oil for Turbo Cars?
The History of Synthetic Oil (and AMSOIL)
Tiffany Stone’s Trail to SEMA Adventure
How Do I Switch from Conventional to Synthetic Oil?
To borrow a famous slogan, just do it. There is still some confusion about changing to a different type of oil in vehicles, particularly older models that have accumulated many miles. A small group of ill-informed individuals in garages and on blogs still cling to old beliefs that synthetic motor oils cause roller followers to
Are all Synthetic Oil Groups the Same? Group III vs IV vs V
The simple answer No. In fact, there are wide performance differences between base oil group categories. Generally speaking, Group IV base oils offer the best performance, Group III second best, and so on in reverse order. But be forewarned – there are exceptions. And, you can’t judge motor oil performance solely on base oil type.
How Much “Synthetic” Is In My Oil?
Unlike food and drug companies, which must disclose the ingredients in their products, lubricant manufactures aren’t held to the same mandate, which can cause confusion if you’re shopping for synthetic motor oil. Store shelves are lined with oils described as “full synthetic,” “semi-synthetic,” “synthetic” and even “100% synthetic.”
AMSOIL Expands Signature Series Line with 5W-50 Synthetic Motor Oil for Ford Mustangs
What is it about the Ford Mustang that so excites the imagination? Well, for starters, consider the name. Mustang. When I think of mustangs, I think of wild horses. And when older men think of Mustangs, they think of the wild horsepower packed under the hood of that particular breed of Sixties muscle car.