Switching from semi-syn to full syn at 75,000 kms

[BradC]

I have a 2013 GMC Terrain with a 2.4L DI motor with 75,000 kms on it.

It's had all of it's oil changes to date done at the dealership.
When I asked them what they used, they told me they are using Shell supplied semi-synthetic oil, which would be either Quaker State Enhanced Durability or Pennzoil Gold.

I'd like to switch to Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 at my next oil change.

That's really not a lot of mileage (kilometerage?) on the motor.

Can anyone forsee any issues in switching to full synthetic from semi-synthetic at 75,000 kms?

Thanks...Brad

 

[barkingspider]

No problems going to PP 5w30

 

[MRtv]

I doubt you will have issues. I changed over a vehicle I used to own from conventional to synthetic with no troubles with over 100,000 miles. No problems at all. It was a 98 Toyota Tacoma. The first batch of synthetic oil was Mobil 1. Due to budget I moved to Supertech synthetic. I was not extending my OCI so I decided to use a less costly oil. The new owner is still driving it. I believe it has around 160,000 now.

 

[CT8]

What do you expect to gain by switching to a syn















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[Rolla07]

I would use a 0w30 synthetic if I were you. Mobil 1 0w30 should work great...especially since Ottawa can get some very cold weather, the syn will have better cold flow. I would switch without hesitation. Do you plan to change the oil or will it go to dealer?

 

[SirTanon]

Originally Posted By: CT8
What do you expect to gain by switching to a syn


Came here to ask this very question.

 

[BradC]

Originally Posted By: CT8
What do you expect to gain by switching to a syn

Better cold weather performance (it gets stupidly cold here in the winter) and I tend to run about 10,000 kms between oil changes.

Also, the regular price for PP is now only $28 for a 5 liter jug at wally world.

 

[Revving2Redline]

Good question Brad.I'd run PPHM 5w30 or PP/PU 5w30 in a heartbeat. If they were truly running synblend the whole time your engine internals should be clean.On the first oil change you might see slight consumption and a dirtied oil sooner but I am certain that full synthetic will serve you well. Now get in the truck,drive to Quebec and watch the Habs win Lord Stanley.

 

[CT8]

Cold starting is a great reason. I am always curious about about the magic people think syn oils do and never get into the areas of use where syn oils may benefit them.

 

[KL31]

What won't he gain from going to full syn? That's the real question

 

[JC1]

Originally Posted By: BradC
Originally Posted By: CT8
What do you expect to gain by switching to a syn

Better cold weather performance (it gets stupidly cold here in the winter) and I tend to run about 10,000 kms between oil changes.

Also, the regular price for PP is now only $28 for a 5 liter jug at wally world.


You've answered your own question. Since PP isn't available in a 0W-30 in Canada, the 5W-30 will be fine.

You'll notice easier starts in January and February with that oil.

 

[Nickdfresh]

Originally Posted By: CT8
Cold starting is a great reason. I am always curious about about the magic people think syn oils do and never get into the areas of use where syn oils may benefit them.


How about getting a superior (Dexos1) oil for less money (with rebates) than a syn-blend?

 

[Johnny2Bad]

No.

 

[Johnny2Bad]

Originally Posted By: BradC
Originally Posted By: CT8
What do you expect to gain by switching to a syn

Better cold weather performance (it gets stupidly cold here in the winter) and I tend to run about 10,000 kms between oil changes.

Also, the regular price for PP is now only $28 for a 5 liter jug at wally world.


No, it gets stupidly cold HERE in winter. In Ottawa, it gets a little chilly a few weeks of the year.

 

[4WD]

Good oil - what percent on OLM are you dumping at now ?

 

[i_hate_autofraud]

Full synthetic in the Ottawa area is the way to go.

Incredibly cold and nowhere near the north pole either !!

That's why I only visit Ottawa in the summer!!

 

[bigjl]

Originally Posted By: CT8
What do you expect to gain by switching to a syn


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What do you expect to gain by not switching to Full Syn?

 

[FZ1]

Possible the better flow and more/different detergents will leak. Jmo. Stay with the blend.

 

[Nickdfresh]

Originally Posted By: FZ1
Possible the better flow and more/different detergents will leak. Jmo. Stay with the blend.


Um, no...

 

[SLCraig]

I would myself absolutely make the switch. I have no idea if GM recalibrated the OLM on those 2.4 DI engines but I know when they first came out they were having timing chain issues.

Use the PP and sleep well at night, JMO.