Hello,
I know this question has been debated here over so many threads and I apologize for the repetition, but, I am new to synthetic oils and I was wondering if anyone can help me with my questions?
I have recently purchased a 2000 Toyota Corolla with 34K original miles on it. The previous owner told me that he just changed the oil to a full synthetic oil (don't know what brand it is offhand) and he recommended that I continue to do the same. I am new to the synthetic oil thing. I've always used cheap dino oil in my cars, simply because they were usually older, high mile beaters. The questions I have are:
1). Is it okay to mix synthetic and dino oil in the engine? Say your down a quart and there is synthetic oil in the engine and all that is available is dino oil. Can you mix it in the engine???
Also, can you go from dino to syn and back without any kind of major engine troubles resulting??? Is it bad for the engine and the seals???
Lastly, what brand of syn or dino oil would be recommended for this kind of car???
Thanks for any and all responses!!!!
timkedz
I know this question has been debated here over so many threads and I apologize for the repetition, but, I am new to synthetic oils and I was wondering if anyone can help me with my questions?
I have recently purchased a 2000 Toyota Corolla with 34K original miles on it. The previous owner told me that he just changed the oil to a full synthetic oil (don't know what brand it is offhand) and he recommended that I continue to do the same. I am new to the synthetic oil thing. I've always used cheap dino oil in my cars, simply because they were usually older, high mile beaters. The questions I have are:
1). Is it okay to mix synthetic and dino oil in the engine? Say your down a quart and there is synthetic oil in the engine and all that is available is dino oil. Can you mix it in the engine???
Also, can you go from dino to syn and back without any kind of major engine troubles resulting??? Is it bad for the engine and the seals???
Lastly, what brand of syn or dino oil would be recommended for this kind of car???
Thanks for any and all responses!!!!
timkedz