mixing oils?

[flagstaff]

is it ok to mix semi-synth and mineral? i have semi in the moment, but wanted to top up with mineral ... is this a definite no-no?

 

[landover]

Yes mate this is a definate [NO} Don't mix them.

 

[flagstaff]

with due respect mate, i've learned that it's fine to mix these oils. have a look here

http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbibles/index.html?menu.html&engineoil_bible.html

(you may have to scroll a little)

this site is a good source of information about oil in general

 

[Arnie]

Actually, in your case, as your engine was not designed to absolutely require synthetic, it will be OK to mix the two oils. However, the performance of the mixture will be degraded in proportion to the amount of mineral oil that you add.

In anycase, semi-synthetic can contain as little as 10% synthetic in the first-place, so I would not worry.

 

[500sl]

with due respect mate, i've learned that it's fine to mix these oils. have a look here

http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbibles/index.html?menu.html&engineoil_bible.html

(you may have to scroll a little)

this site is a good source of information about oil in general

Why do you ask a question when you know the answer?You must be lonely.

 

[flagstaff]

i asked the question when i didn't know the answer. that would be the purpose of asking. after i had asked the question here i did some research elsewhere. then when i found the answer elsewhere i posted it here (you still with me, SL? i know it can be hard for some people to concentrate for more than a few seconds).

 

[landover]

Yes mate this is a definate [NO} Don't mix them.

I stand corrected mate .I was thinking about mineral vegtable oil i know it is not advisible to mix these.Sorry.