oil question

WilltheThrill · February 18th, 2008, 04:54 PM

any of yall know if it would be a major no-no to mix conventional oil with full synthetic oil in an emergency situation?

reason im asking is cause i heard that its a bad thing to mix the two types of oil. i switched to full synthetic a while back and i havent bought any bottles of synthetic oil to keep in the trunk for things like a oil leak while im out on one of our canyon runs in the middle of nowhere. i wondering if it would be alright to just throw some conventional oil in with the synthetic that would already be in the engine. thanks in advance for any thoughts.

Mustang RacR94 · February 18th, 2008, 04:59 PM

as long as it isnt a serious amount nothing will come off of it, not in any of my experiences with oil situations ever, i wouldnt go more then 1/2 quart, but i dont know exact amounts, most new motors putting conventianal oil in synthetic wont actually damage anything

i do at least 25 oil changes a day and alot of people are down a quart or so and just ask to add oil and they had for instance mobil 1 and then they just get some cheap quaker state stuff just because they need some oil before there next oil change, and not one car has ever had a problem

Doc8224 · February 18th, 2008, 05:55 PM

Which synthetic do you use? I use Mobil 1 and it is compatable with conventionals. But I agree, I would put anymore in there than I had to. And I would change soon.

WilltheThrill · February 18th, 2008, 07:05 PM

i figured that maybe theres something about mixing conventional oil with synthetic that will have a negative effect on the viscosity of the synthetic oil.

prodrifterx · February 18th, 2008, 07:24 PM

i use mobil1 (10w30) or (5w30)pending whats in stock.

competition orange · February 18th, 2008, 07:55 PM

I think synthetic castro oil says on the back of bottle compatiable with conventional oil,don't know if that helps u

Mustang RacR94 · February 18th, 2008, 08:04 PM

i run royal purple and i wouldnt mix that with conventianal thu

WilltheThrill · February 18th, 2008, 08:29 PM

thanks for the input guys. i appreciate it.

chris1 · February 19th, 2008, 10:18 AM

Now in case of an oil leak this wouldn't benefit you in any way, but if abnormal oil consumption is a problem than this may be the remedy.

Use your specified oil (10w-30) (5w-30) and add lucas oil additive! it will eliminate dry starts,Increase oil pressure,MPG, reduce friction and heat in your motor. What does this mean?

It allows motor oils a higher degree of lubricity which reduces oil consumption and operating temperatures.

WilltheThrill · February 19th, 2008, 01:19 PM

u got me wrong chris. i was talking about being out in the middle of nowhere and having a bad oil leak start out of the blue.

chris1 · February 19th, 2008, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by WilltheThrill

u got me wrong chris. i was talking about being out in the middle of nowhere and having a bad oil leak start out of the blue.

thats why i said "Now in case of an oil leak this wouldn't benefit you in any way". but im

WilltheThrill · February 19th, 2008, 02:57 PM

na, its cool man, i see what u mean now. thanks for the advice man

chris1 · February 19th, 2008, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by WilltheThrill

na, its cool man, i see what u mean now. thanks for the advice man

sure.

...lol

cobraetti · February 19th, 2008, 06:54 PM

who here trusts lucas oil additive?

Blk01ponyGT · February 19th, 2008, 07:03 PM

ive been wondering about that stuff myself actually

chris1 · February 20th, 2008, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by cobraetti

who here trusts lucas oil additive?

Believe what you'd like. My v6 has had it after every synthethic oil change and is 180k strong.

Same goes for a product like water wetter! Keeps the engine running about 18 degrees cooler. And thats a fact!

chris1 · February 20th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Blk01ponyGT

ive been wondering about that stuff myself actually

Why sit here and wait for someones approval if you can experience the product first hand?

February 18th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#2
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,169 iTrader: 0 reviews	as long as it isnt a serious amount nothing will come off of it, not in any of my experiences with oil situations ever, i wouldnt go more then 1/2 quart, but i dont know exact amounts, most new motors putting conventianal oil in synthetic wont actually damage anything i do at least 25 oil changes a day and alot of people are down a quart or so and just ask to add oil and they had for instance mobil 1 and then they just get some cheap quaker state stuff just because they need some oil before there next oil change, and not one car has ever had a problem __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

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Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Which synthetic do you use? I use Mobil 1 and it is compatable with conventionals. But I agree, I would put anymore in there than I had to. And I would change soon. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

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Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,169 iTrader: 0 reviews	i run royal purple and i wouldnt mix that with conventianal thu __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

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chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	Now in case of an oil leak this wouldn't benefit you in any way, but if abnormal oil consumption is a problem than this may be the remedy. Use your specified oil (10w-30) (5w-30) and add lucas oil additive! it will eliminate dry starts,Increase oil pressure,MPG, reduce friction and heat in your motor. What does this mean? It allows motor oils a higher degree of lubricity which reduces oil consumption and operating temperatures. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Under my Umbrella! [I][COLOR=#ff0000]Studies show that 99.9% of the kids on MM ask the same questions over and over again about performance parts yet do nothing after the advice is given because they're still in Highschool and suffer from no money syndrome. [/COLOR][/I]

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February 18th, 2008, 07:55 PM	#6
competition orange Regular 2004 mustang gt Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uniontown,pennslyvania Posts: 368 iTrader: 1 reviews	I think synthetic castro oil says on the back of bottle compatiable with conventional oil,don't know if that helps u

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