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synthetic blend (50%) a good alternative?
Topic Started: Sep 14 2012, 10:23 AM (1,855 Views)
heckling7


I've always used dino conventional oil, but recently considered synthetic. I hear for an older engine that synthetic may leak out the seals as dino oil swells the seals if I understand correctly. So would the 50-50 synthetic blend work on a Metro with over 100k or at least have a better chance than full synthetic? I see one brand loaded with zinc, Quaker blend I think. Anyone try synthetic blend? Thanks
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Good bye


I use Napa branded full synthetic in my gasoline powered rigs ( it is Valvoline ). I use Cummins Blue in my Diesel.
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Stiffchezze
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Sir Metrologist

Mobile 1 full syn. High milage for me. Same price as the regular full syn.
If it leaks, fix it! :thumb
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Coche Blanco
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:gp
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heckling7


Well, I'm giving it a try. I put Penzoil synthetic blend in it. It says it has at least 50% synthetic.
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Coche Blanco
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Nothing to be gained from running that.
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heckling7
Sep 14 2012, 12:38 PM
Well, I'm giving it a try. I put Penzoil synthetic blend in it. It says it has at least 50% synthetic.
do not use that oil
it is garbage oil
slightly better than dogshnit oil like walmart brand x
good for lighting the barbecue , little to nothing else

minimum specification oil for your car is
dexos1 dexos 1 oils

if it is not on that list '
do not use it

UNless
you are using
ACEA A3 B3 A3 B4 synthetic oils

how soon the mortals forget ...
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mwebb
Sep 15 2012, 09:29 PM
heckling7
Sep 14 2012, 12:38 PM
Well, I'm giving it a try. I put Penzoil synthetic blend in it. It says it has at least 50% synthetic.
do not use that oil
it is garbage oil
slightly better than dogshnit oil like walmart brand x
good for lighting the barbecue , little to nothing else

minimum specification oil for your car is
dexos1 dexos 1 oils

if it is not on that list '
do not use it

UNless
you are using
ACEA A3 B3 A3 B4 synthetic oils

how soon the mortals forget ...
:hmm Penzoil synthetic is on that list. :banghead
Edited by busteriver, Sep 15 2012, 10:17 PM.
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heres what i just topped off with.

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Old Man


castrol has served me faithfully in all my engines since the mid 50s---good enough for the past 60+ years==good enough for a few more
Edited by Old Man, Sep 15 2012, 11:06 PM.
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me2


Castrol has been in my toyota truck for the entire 465,000 miles I have driven it. I hope I haven't damaged it.
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me2
Sep 15 2012, 11:09 PM
Castrol has been in my toyota truck for the entire 465,000 miles I have driven it. I hope I haven't damaged it.
:gp
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iamgeo
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This is what I use in all my vehicles.

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iamgeo
Sep 15 2012, 11:48 PM
This is what I use in all my vehicles.

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That is what I used. Worked fine for me. Will work just fine when I get around to getting another engine.

BTW...when I started using synthetic oil in the Metro, I noticed that oil consumption actually went down. Noticed no increase in leakage. Both went opposite of what I was always told...
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00Metro
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:shit I've been using the wrong oil for the last 180k miles. :banghead

Knock on wood, it ain't broke yet either :D
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