If I asked for synthetic blend and got conventional should i worry?

Asked by Angieo2 Jun 01, 2020 at 06:09 PM about the 2012 Subaru Outback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

asked for symthetic blend and got 5w30 conventional. I even questioned the
price and was told it was synthetic blend! Can this harm my car?

4 Answers

I am pretty sure your car requires full synthetic oil. Blend is better than nothing but it has almost no synthetic in it.

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Of course. Most of the cars nowadays recommended using the full synthetic or synthetic blend. There is a huge difference between synthetic and conventional motor oil. you will face the issues in engine parts' lubrication and wearing.

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Lubricity at temp is not a function of dino or synth. It's more important that you target viscosity appropriate to operating temps. The only exceptions are very hot-running turbos that lack sufficient cooling of their bearings. In that event synth will not "coke" in these passages. Since full synth is now down to $25 for TWO gallons at COSTCO there's no reason to chase dino anymore. This Kirkland house brand is probably sourced at Mobil1, which they still in 6-packs on sale for a bit more. No brainer, folks....

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