I currently use PP 5-20 in my 2009 Ram Hemi. Got the oil when it was on sale. Would it hurt to change oil brand as long as it's still a quality synthetic? As oil sales and rebates come and go, I would like to take advantage of them. I just don't want to have any problems with changing brands.
Will changing oil BRANDS hurt the engine?
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No worries, I change brands all the time in all of the cars I maintain. Think of it this way; brands occasionally reformulate their oils anyways, so you're technically switching oils even by being brand loyal.
There are a few that use conventional oil during the summer and synthetic during the winter.
No biggy.
Just use a brand name and you are good to go.
No biggy.
Just use a brand name and you are good to go.
I always have a problem going from dino to synth. Stick with one brand and get the long warranty for free! 9(Yeah, easy for U 2 say, he he ...)
I only change brands if oil is on sale, or I forgot what I used last time. I am not oil brand loyal anymore. What are the odds you picked the best oil the first time? If you never try anything else, you'll never use the best.
It won't hurt anything but I like to have a little continuity in my crankcase. That's just a personal thing.
see below,,but I use m1
The short answer is, no it won't hurt a thing. But you might see some usage until the motor gets used to it.
No hurt, the oils are more alike than different.
I see so many 200,000 mile cars and trucks that receive whatever bulk oil is on sale that day.
I would never worry about changing brands.
I would never worry about changing brands.
I don't think that my Jeep has had the same brand used 2x in a row since it was new.
Originally Posted By: Chris142
I don't think that my Jeep has had the same brand used 2x in a row since it was new.
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I currently have PP in one vehicle and TropArtic in another, but after the next oil change, it could be completely different.
I use name brand (pretty much) oil that's on sale. Currently got a good stash of TropArtic, QS and PYB.
I don't think that my Jeep has had the same brand used 2x in a row since it was new.
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I currently have PP in one vehicle and TropArtic in another, but after the next oil change, it could be completely different.
I use name brand (pretty much) oil that's on sale. Currently got a good stash of TropArtic, QS and PYB.
You should be fine.
I had an 81 Pontiac Phoenix with the SBC cut down to a V-6. I mostly ran Pennzoil YB. After 7-8 years I switched to QS and later discovered a severe sludge problem. Was it the QS? If I had stuck to Pennzoil, I would know.
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The short answer is, no it won't hurt a thing. But you might see some usage until the motor gets used to it.
Please explain
The short answer is, no it won't hurt a thing. But you might see some usage until the motor gets used to it.
Please explain
Originally Posted By: chet2
i read here one time a a GM or ford engineer says it is best to stick with one brand cuz of different additives...not that i ever do
Look at the virgin and used oil analysis postings and compare.T here are only a handfull of additive manufactures in the world.
i read here one time a a GM or ford engineer says it is best to stick with one brand cuz of different additives...not that i ever do
Look at the virgin and used oil analysis postings and compare.T here are only a handfull of additive manufactures in the world.
For some reason some enginges after use of one oil.Use/burn oil when a different oil/formulation is used.
Sometimes after a few changes it consumption stops.
Sometimes an engine does better on certain oils.
I have seen it on our fleet.
Some BITOGer who knows more might clarify.
Sometimes after a few changes it consumption stops.
Sometimes an engine does better on certain oils.
I have seen it on our fleet.
Some BITOGer who knows more might clarify.
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