Mosin Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Is it possible to switch from reg. 5W-30 Conventional to a Synthetic or Synthetic Blend oil? Or would that cause leaks? Quote Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker417 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 i switcht from convensional oil to synthetic notice nuthin maybe just a little increase in MPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy89 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Only thing ive heard is that you cant switch from synthetic back to conventional oil. Ive heard that will make it leak Quote 1997 S10 EC Whats in it 106.9 Sq.ft. Hushmat DB Elec. 250 amp alt. HC800&HC1400 MLA Module Alpine 9886 Knukonceptz wires Clarion EQS746 poopy Alpine door co-ax's Change IS Coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosin Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Okay if I understand you guy's correctly, I can switch to Synthetic, but can't switch back to Conventional? Yeah, thats why I want to switch cause of gas mileage and about a 2-4HP gain. Quote Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qu1cks1lver56 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 you can switch from either to either, you just have to change the oil like 2-3 times to get all the other type oil out of the motor, at least thats what i was taught Quote First Gen Xterra: Always changing DNX 690HD RF 360.3RF T3002RF T4004RF T10001bdSilver Flute 6.5"s Tang Band 1" TweetersSundown X18 in 7cubes net tuned to 32hz Trust me .25 Blows your Load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker417 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 yeah but once you swith to synthetic cant go back unless you do a complete flush to your engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosin Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 So if I switch to Synthetic would it be best to run that for a little bit then drain it and put more Synthetic in and be good? Thanks for this help guys. Quote Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker417 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 no u dont have to do that the engine will adapt to it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosin Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Okay thanks for the help. Now whats the best Synthetic oil brand to use? I was thinking going with a Mobil 1 Oil filter and Mobil 1 Synthetic Quote Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker417 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Mobile1 was my favorite but learn a little sumthin about dem lets just say they are some what synthetic but in other words other 2 good oil's 1.AMSOIL probably the best your goin to fine 2.Penzoil Platinum good for its price and quality as for oil filter WIX all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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