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Sep 19, 2005 | 11:15 AM

Zak

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From: Lexington, KY

mixing???

okay so i just switched to synthetic over the weekend, i wanted to put mobil 1 in but all the place had was valvoline. i was just wondering if the oils are the same viscocity is it okay to mix them?

Sep 19, 2005 | 11:22 AM

tgansert

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You can mix synthetics as long as they are the same type 10-w30 for example. Just don't make a habit of it.

Sep 20, 2005 | 09:45 AM

Zak

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From: Lexington, KY

good good, thanks for the info

Sep 20, 2005 | 09:52 AM

TheRooster

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Originally Posted by Zak

okay so i just switched to synthetic over the weekend, i wanted to put mobil 1 in but all the place had was valvoline. i was just wondering if the oils are the same viscocity is it okay to mix them?

It's generally not a good idea. Each brand uses its own chemicals and detergents, so two motor oils of the same grade are not necessarily the same.