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Discussion in '308/328' started by solid car, Aug 13, 2006.

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  1. solid car

    solid car Karting

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    #1 solid car, Aug 13, 2006
    I'm short about a litre of oil and I have agip 5-40, I can't find this brand in any stores, is it alright to mix any brand of oil considering that it is the same grade 5-40
     
  2. Stradale Joe

    Stradale Joe Karting

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    #2 Stradale Joe, Aug 13, 2006
    Personally I would. I have learned over time that adding a small amount of another synthetic has never hurt any of my vehicles.
     
  3. chris marsh

    chris marsh F1 Veteran
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    #3 chris marsh, Aug 15, 2006
    What about mixing Dino Oil and synthetic?

    I mean when you switch from one to another how well does it have to be drained?
     
  4. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 285ferrari, Aug 15, 2006
    I have been told by several mechanics. Ok to mix conventional together and ok to mix synthetics together (different brands)-----never mix synthetics with conventional!! Use one or the other!!
     
  5. dakharris

    dakharris Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 dakharris, Aug 15, 2006
    Can any chemists tell us what the difference is between mixing them yourself and the ones that you buy already mixed...dino/syn?
     
  6. don_xvi

    don_xvi F1 Rookie

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    #6 don_xvi, Aug 16, 2006
    If you mix it yourself you actually know how much synthetic you get.... ;)
    A number of people do make their own mixes, but there's no guarantee that the packages in the synthetic and conventional oils are similar. They're all "compatible", don't believe some individuals opinion, go the websites of the synthetic manufacturers. Every one of them will have a statement that they're compatible with conventional oils.
     

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