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Subject:Re: synthetic oil weaken older engine?
From:jimt
Date:Fri, 3 Jun 2005 14:33:47 -0600

On 6/3/05 11:53 AM, "Roger Sisler" <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> Hello, I have come accross 10 qts of mobil 1  15W50 for cheap at an estate
> sale. I would like to use them up. I plan to add 3 qts of mobil 1 and 2 qts
> of dino 20W50.Kinda of a blend. I will add a qt of mobil one and then 1 qt
> of dino ,alternately as the moter leaks, and uses the oil.Is this ok,
> without changing the  black Mahl filter? It is an old 1.9.Thanks, Roger
> Sisler.
> 
> 
Blended oils are common on the market.  I have never seen a mfr saying that
you couldn�t blend then yourself either.  Not like that on a lot of greases
though.  Read greases carefully because you will almost always find a note
on the synth that says never combine different base stock greases.

All the oil companies just say dump the oil in if it is the correct one for
your vehicle.
Jimt