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Warning!!!! Don't Buy Synthetic Engine Oil / Conventional Oil Or Synthetic Oil / Synthetic Motor Oil Versus Conventional Motor Oil Cold Pour Comparison Test (2) (3) (4)

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by jarkbauer: 10:42pm On Jan 18, 2019
I have come realize that conventional oils come in different weights like 5w-20 0w-20 etc. These oils are not synthetic.So is it compulsory to use only synthetic oil for oil change. or can these conventional oils be used too? From gazzuzz and the likes, it is as if one must use only synthetic oils for oil change.
Can someone shed more light on this.

Re: by jarkbauer: 10:51pm On Jan 18, 2019
Re: by HeavenlyBang(m): 9:46am On Jan 19, 2019
Any is fine. Only difference is time between oil changes, I believe.
Re: by dru23(m): 10:02am On Jan 19, 2019
jarkbauer:

I have come realize that there are 5w-20 0w-20 etc conventional oil that are not synthetic. so is it compulsory one use synthetic only for for oil change. or can conventional oil be used too? from gazzuzz and the like it is as if one must use only synthetic oils.



If you don't mind changing oil every 3k miles, than use conventional oil o.. Me personally I can't use it .. I don't even have time to even change oil on full synthetic ,na conventional oil I go get time for ? I speak in terms of personal car

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Re: by dru23(m): 10:03am On Jan 19, 2019
HeavenlyBang:
Any is fine. Only difference is time between oil changes, I believe.
Depending on quality of oil ..interval is every 3k miles
Re: by dru23(m): 10:06am On Jan 19, 2019
jarkbauer:
I have come realize that conventional oils come in different weights like 5w-20 0w-20 etc. These oils are not synthetic.So is it compulsory to use only synthetic oil for oil change. or can these conventional oils be used too? From gazzuzz and the likes, it is as if one must use only synthetic oils for oil change.
Can someone shed more light on this.




I do have 0w20 coming in this Friday or so .. It's on order, check to see if there is any left over after supplying the preorder request..
Re: by jarkbauer: 10:10am On Jan 19, 2019
dru23:


I do have 0w20 coming in this Friday or so .. It's on order, check to see if there is any left over after supplying the preorder request..

i am not buying oil from you joor. i want to buy from gazzuzz

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Re: by dru23(m): 10:21am On Jan 19, 2019
jarkbauer:


i am not buying oil from you joor. i want to buy from gazzuzz

Re: by 9icetoo(m): 12:50pm On Jan 19, 2019
That was quick. grin

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Re: by Polytronafrica: 1:29pm On Jan 19, 2019
Use polytron ultra performance lubricants for best engine performance. Call 08033527026.

Re: by jarkbauer: 1:31pm On Jan 19, 2019
Polytronafrica:
Use polytron ultra performance lubricants for best engine performance. Call 08033527026.



come and drag me to buy it na
Re: by MotorGuru: 1:51pm On Jan 19, 2019
HeavenlyBang:
Any is fine. Only difference is time between oil changes, I believe.

True sir.
Conventional(or mineral) will require more frequent changes (usually 3k miles) compared to synthetic blend. Frequency of oil changes is even lesser with Fully synthetic.
Re: by nurey(m): 6:09pm On Jan 19, 2019
dru23:


I do have 0w20 coming in this Friday or so .. It's on order, check to see if there is any left over after supplying the preorder request..

Dru Dru, the oil Hawker without border, the importer, exporter, diluter, conquerer, siever, oil sedimentation expert, the great marketer, the chaser of Nursing mothers I throw way salute ooo

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Re: by dru23(m): 7:47pm On Jan 19, 2019
nurey:


Dru Dru, the oil Hawker without border, the importer, exporter, diluter, conquerer, siever, oil sedimentation expert, the great marketer, the chaser of Nursing mothers I throw way salute ooo

Re: by weyreypey: 5:47am On Jan 20, 2019
nurey:


Dru Dru, the chaser of Nursing mothers I throw way salute ooo
Dru23 is really going crazy over the naturals of radautoworks....

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Re: by dru23(m): 10:46am On Jan 20, 2019
weyreypey:

Dru23 is really going crazy over the naturals of radautoworks....

Re: by radautoworks: 12:00pm On Jan 20, 2019
jarkbauer:
I have come realize that conventional oils come in different weights like 5w-20 0w-20 etc. These oils are not synthetic.So is it compulsory to use only synthetic oil for oil change. or can these conventional oils be used too? From gazzuzz and the likes, it is as if one must use only synthetic oils for oil change.
Can someone shed more light on this.




Unless a car specifically States synthetic, it's not necessary. Just be aware that conventional is typically 3000 miles/3 months and synthetic is typically 5,000 miles/6 months whichever comes first. Most modern cars will tell you when they need one.

More important is using the right oil and regular filter changes. And 3...2....1...

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Re: by alphaNomega: 6:52pm On Jan 20, 2019
Polytronafrica:
Use polytron ultra performance lubricants for best engine performance. Call 08033527026.

How much is your 5w30? Location?
Re: by CityNGR: 7:02pm On Jan 20, 2019
dru23:


Normal people don't lust after nursing moms.... Where you abandoned as a kid by your mom?

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Re: by MotorGuru: 7:18pm On Jan 20, 2019
radautoworks:


Unless a car specifically States synthetic, it's not necessary. Just be aware that conventional is typically 3000 miles/3 months and synthetic is typically 5,000 miles/6 months whichever comes first. Most modern cars will tell you when they need one.

More important is using the right oil and regular filter changes. And 3...2....1...

grin
He will not dissapoint ma'am

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Re: by dru23(m): 9:08pm On Jan 20, 2019
CityNGR:

Normal people don't lust after nursing moms.... Where you abandoned as a kid by your mom?

Re: by CityNGR: 9:15pm On Jan 20, 2019
dru23:



Forget about radautoworks she's married and a nursing mom bro

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Re: by HeavenlyBang(m): 10:37pm On Jan 20, 2019
This thread went to shite pretty quickly, eh?

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Re: by dru23(m): 12:56am On Jan 21, 2019
CityNGR:


Forget about radautoworks she's married and a nursing mom bro


"When that hate don't work they start telling lies"


My old bitch on death row, it's time for execution
My new bitch is bad ass, she the best since Boosie
Re: by dru23(m): 1:06am On Jan 21, 2019
CityNGR:

Normal people don't lust after nursing moms.... Where you abandoned as a kid by your mom?

" when the hate don't work they start spreading lies"


This the new year resolution
We gotta be the winners cause the rest is losin'
I told em get money, that's the best solution
When you do, wear your rocket like you rest in Houston
When niggas throw my style I ain't stressed to boostin'
It's time to make more money, less excuses
My old bitch on death row, it's time for execution
My new bitch is bad ass, she the best since Boosie
Re: by CityNGR: 4:57am On Jan 21, 2019
So sad dru23 had to quote me twice. Anyways good morning... FYI Glen has a revolver.
Re: by dru23(m): 6:46am On Jan 21, 2019
[quote author=CityNGR post=74960304]So sad dru23 had to quote me twice. Anyways good morning... FYI Glen has a revolver.[/quote]

Re: by CityNGR: 6:57am On Jan 21, 2019
[quote author=dru23 post=74961607][/quote]

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Re: by radautoworks: 11:06pm On Jan 21, 2019
lipsrsealed grin
Re: by sultaan(m): 4:57am On Jan 22, 2019
Okay time to focus on the real subject.

Synthetic oil does not burn easily so the interval is extended when compared to conventional oils.

Conventional oils are recommend for 3000-5000 miles and semi-synthetic and synthetic go for 7000-10000 miles.
But it is still recommended that they are replaced at 6 months.

The most important thing is that the oil meets manufacturer recommendation, it might be the right weight but not fit for the vehicle eg Chrysler MS-6395, Mercedes MB229.1, GM Dexos oils, and VW/Audi use VW501, VW502 etc

Unless those specs are written on your oils assume it is not recommended for your car as engine tolerance gets tighter for fuel economy and emissions oil specs get changed so the engine oil in you 2005 Mercedes will destroy your 2017 Mercedes. That is why you rarely see 10w30 on any of the newer cars

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