verik07

So I was looking around and found synthetic blend motor oil. If the previous owner of the car used full synthetic oil would it damage my car if I switched to a synthetic blend?

TougeHorseman

Never heard of a problem with switching oil types. Not sure what the benefit would be of a blend over a full. I would just go with the fully.

Daily_Dumped_AP1

Conventional = good for you everyday commuter, non performance, grocery getter type of oil.

Synthetic Blend = conventional oil and full synthetic blended together. Ok to use in our s2000 but would highly not recommend it.

Full synthetic = Reconstructed molecules to efficiently lubricate and clean the internals. The molecules dont break down as easily as conventional so in theory should last longer and lubricate better.

HarryD

My car felt much better when I switched from Mobil 1 to Castrol Edge (both fresh changes).

I've read that some people don't think it's possible to feel a difference, but it definitely felt better to me. And it wasn't a placebo

TougeHorseman

To avoid a placebo effect, you'd need to not know which oil was which and evaluate while "blind" to the type of oil. Otherwise, you are making yourself vulnerable to the placebo.

HarryD

Yea yea. Just let a guy be happy with his buttdyno for once!

Golem

Most blends only use about 15% synthetic am I right? I remember talking a bit about them when I was in school. The other parts is just mere conventional oil.

Voodoo_S2K

No it would not damage your motor assuming normal driving. If you track, I would recommend staying with a full synthetic.

verik07

Yeah just for normal driving to school and my mum occasionally uses it to get groceries too.

rob-2

You could even use regular oil and the car would be fine