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  1. 10-20-2002, 04:38 AM #1
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    Question synthetic to conventional oil

    hey all...i recently got an oil change done on my jimmy..i got my oil switched from conventional to synthetic..i then heard that i wont be able to go back to conventional...or else my engine will get fucked up..is this true? thanks


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    Why would you want to switch back to conventional now anyway?
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    Originally posted by DSM Power
    Why would you want to switch back to conventional now anyway?
    I would assume its cost related.....

    My dad went from syntec to conventional today in his truck. I shook my head......
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    Originally posted by TurboDSM

    I would assume its cost related.....

    My dad went from syntec to conventional today in his truck. I shook my head......
    yes its mostly cost related..i heard that i wouldnt be able to switch back AFTER i had it changed ..what will happen if i do?


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    I wouldn't do it if I were you. Too many complaints of engine problems after going back to conventional.
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    who told you you couldnt go back??????
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    I want to hear this too? I haven't read anything about going back to conventional is not good.

    I know people who go back, and nothing happen.
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    there is no problem flipping back n' forth
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