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Yes you can mix different brands but I recommend you do not mix different weights. You can even mix synthetic oil with conventional oil. But as the weight of the oil is critical, do not ever mix one weight of oil with another, no matter if it is synthetic or conventional oil.
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Why is it not recommended to mix synthetic oils?
Who told you it is not recommended? You can mix synthetics as long as they are of the same weight. You can even mix synthetic with conventional oil.
Is it harmful to mix regular gear oil with synthetic?
It might be... It's highly not recommended to mix regular and synthetic oils.
Is synthetic oil required for 2003 vw beetle?
Yea they take synthetic oil, make sure you don't do otherwise cause you can not mix different oils!
Can you alternate between synthetic and regular oils?
Yes, you can even mix them.
What happen if you add two different kinds of oil to a motor?
Nothing if they were approved oils. You can mix 10w30 with 5w20 etc. Not a good idea but you can do it. You can mix brands with no problem.
Can you mix all makes of synthetic oils?
Yes, you can even mix it with conventional oil. Just make sure the weights are the same.
Can you mix blended oil with synthetic oil?
yes, infact, 95% of synthetics are about a 50/50 of conventional oil, and synthetic anyways. mix and match all you want, no harm will be done"95% of synthetics are about 50/50 of conventional oil and synthetic..."That statement is not factual. If the bottle is labeled synthetic than it is 100% synthetic oil. If it is a blend, it will be marked as such.If possible, do not mix oils as the additive packs are different. stick with what is in the crankcase unless it is an emergency and you have no choice.
Can you mix different weight oils?
Yes
Can you switch from conventional to synthetic blend in a 2001 Ford Taurus?
Yes you can. Contrary to a popular belief it does not hurt to switch between or mix synthetic and conventional oils.
Will superglue react when you mix different brands together?
Superglue is a specific chemical, cyanoacryllate. It is the same in all brands of superglue, and therefore does not react when you mix different brands.
Can you mix different kinds of synthetic oil?
yes
Can you mix synthetic and mineral oil?
Basically no Adding mineral to synthetic oils destroys the characteristics of the oil. Adding synthetic to mineral is waste of the more expensive synthetic oil with the same results as above. If you have to mix in emergency, get a complete oil change ASAP. You can use either mineral or synthetic oil for the same application but not mixed. Synthetic oils in cars is now used as it gives longer service intervals- typically 12 months or 12,000 - 20,000 miles. Mineral oils break down quicker and require changing more frequently 6 months or 6,000 - 10,000 miles
