Full Synthetic or Synthetic Blend
Hi All, I have my first 1,000 miles on my new 2013 1500 Silverado. I am going to get the oil changed soon and am thinking to switching from the blended oil that comes stock to a full synthetic. Is ...
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Many years ago, the factory fill for Corvettes was Mobil 1 full synthetic. I do not know what they use now. Perhaps Corvette engines are broken in before they leave the factory.
I have been told a lot of regular oils today have more synthetic components in them than ever before. I use regular oil in our Mercury Mountaineer 4.6L V-8, with its all aluminium engine.
I use regular Shell 15w-40 Rotella in our 2002 Ford 7.3L diesel. All it has had in in since new. I can find it at any truck stop on the planet.
However, I use Mobil 1 full synthetic in our Honda 3000 generator as I am sometimes forgetful to change it regularly. I used it as its first fill when it was new. No problems and no oil consumption at all.
I have been told a lot of regular oils today have more synthetic components in them than ever before. I use regular oil in our Mercury Mountaineer 4.6L V-8, with its all aluminium engine.
I use regular Shell 15w-40 Rotella in our 2002 Ford 7.3L diesel. All it has had in in since new. I can find it at any truck stop on the planet.
However, I use Mobil 1 full synthetic in our Honda 3000 generator as I am sometimes forgetful to change it regularly. I used it as its first fill when it was new. No problems and no oil consumption at all.
