If I asked for synthetic blend and got conventional should i worry?
4 Answers
I am pretty sure your car requires full synthetic oil. Blend is better than nothing but it has almost no synthetic in it.
TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 4 years ago
You'll be ok. Just don't use 0w20, and change the dino 4x/yr instead of 2x/yr synth. Avoid semi-synth, as FOR said.
Of course. Most of the cars nowadays recommended using the full synthetic or synthetic blend. There is a huge difference between synthetic and conventional motor oil. you will face the issues in engine parts' lubrication and wearing.
TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 4 years ago
Lubricity at temp is not a function of dino or synth. It's more important that you target viscosity appropriate to operating temps. The only exceptions are very hot-running turbos that lack sufficient cooling of their bearings. In that event synth will not "coke" in these passages. Since full synth is now down to $25 for TWO gallons at COSTCO there's no reason to chase dino anymore. This Kirkland house brand is probably sourced at Mobil1, which they still in 6-packs on sale for a bit more. No brainer, folks....