i don't understand this bit,Quote:
Originally Posted by Civic Type R
please explain it in more detail, providing relevent sources for your explaination...
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i don't understand this bit,Quote:
Originally Posted by Civic Type R
please explain it in more detail, providing relevent sources for your explaination...
when i get more time i will.
atm its the least of my priorities. Unless you want to elaborate on the subject further ;)
well since you asked.Quote:
Originally Posted by Civic Type R
you are WRONG.
mixing mineral oil and synthetic oil will not cause it to "chemically react" and "act like an acid"
that is just absurd!
see here:
http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbi...oil_bible.html
not a chemical reaction at all, and probably the WORST that could happen, 'oh noes! lucky i have a filter to catch the dislodged oil deposits'Quote:
If you've been driving around with mineral oil in your engine for years, don't switch to synthetic oil without preparation. Synthetic oils have been known to dislodge the baked-on deposits from mineral oils and leave them floating around your engine
other things that can happen are that the oil seals may settle with mineral oil and will weep if a different oil is used - note differnt not just mineral to non-mineral, but if you switch BRANDS of mineral/synthetic oil this can occur...
but anywyas,
go play on google and you will find your statement is one of the most laughed at as "internet bunkum" around....
and i leave you with:
http://www.imakenews.com/rotella/e_a...4m6,b2lKnS5l,w
and finally:
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/...;f=42;t=001646
so why didnt you post this yesterday ?
He also clearly says "don't switch to synthetic oil without preparation"
;)
as for mixing the oils, try mixing the two and post your results :thumbsup:
Proof or BAN :p
Oh Who am I kidding, Mods should just BAN every person on this forum. Least then wont be so much crap being posted.
Will I Harm My Engine By Mixing Synthetic Oil and Mineral Oil?
Dan Arcy Sets Us Strait
No, you will not.
No, you will not. This is an all too common misconception, and one with no scientific data to support it.
The rest of the article states that you can change from Mineral to Synthetic and vice versa.. Yes you can do that and we already knew that. However, you must fully drain out the existing oil first.
As with this common misconception with no scientific data to support it. Kyle, would you like to donate your car for our oils experiment ?
Yeh, but you pay for a full service after.
lol .. pass
i thought YOU might actually provide some reasons for your statements,Quote:
Originally Posted by Civic Type R
obviously you had none, and were just posting bullshit.
oh, well...
Excuse me Tinkerbell, instead of trying to be a smart ass, you can contribute to threads with a little more respect and stop trying to think you are a walking Honda tuning manual with something to prove.Quote:
Originally Posted by tinkerbell
Your findings are valid yet unconclusive for all you can come up with is an answer your source can not provide proof of. "This is an all too common misconception, and one with no scientific data to support it."
If you are so sure of yourself, why dont you pop your oil cap and mix freely full synthetic with mineral oil and get over yourself. Then provide us and everyone here with your results. :thumbsup:
Until then, keep searching your internet assistant GOOGLE until you find us substantial scientific data to prove this common misconception and every mechanic i know wrong.
OEM = Original Equipment ManufacturerQuote:
Originally Posted by Felix
I use Mobil 1 5w-50w Fully Synthetic :thumbsup: