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Old 09-18-2004, 01:59 PM
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What is the fluid I should pour into to mix with the conventional to prepare the engine for the transition to synthenic
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is there one? never heard of that in my life.
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If you use conventional oil,stick with it.If you switch to synthetic your gonna start getting oil leeks.Unless you have a fresh motor to begin with.
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uhhh no... you guys are wrong why wouldn't you be able to switch to synthetic?? that is ridiculous
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I didn't say you couldn't,I said you shouldn't.You can switch,just be ready for oil leaks to start appering,replace what leaks and then you'll be fine.Regular oil clumps and holds leaks,if you switch to synthetic the fibers will work there way though to the gaskets.Some will say other wise but this is what I've learned over the years.
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Originally posted by 351coupe
I didn't say you couldn't,I said you shouldn't.You can switch,just be ready for oil leaks to start appering,replace what leaks and then you'll be fine.Regular oil clumps and holds leaks,if you switch to synthetic the fibers will work there way though to the gaskets.Some will say other wise but this is what I've learned over the years.
no i'm telling you I was told there is a fluid you can mix with the oil already in it and drive the motoro for about 50 miles and then drain and put the syntheic and you'll be find

just trying to find out what the fluid was
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Sorry bro,I've never heard of it.
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ya me either
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it's alright i'll go back and ask the guy



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