Current Events > Is it okay to use conventional oil if your car normally has synthetic

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My regular synthetic blend oil change costs anywhere from 55 to 60 bucks and thats a necessary evil, but fuck does it sting, especially when I still need to replace the back tires.

This Midas near me is doing a Black Friday $20 conventional oil change and Im tempted to do it just this once. Comes with a tire rotation too apparently, which would probably be good for these new tires.
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It depends on the car, but normally no it's not okay. If you're car uses synthetic, I would stick to synthetic.

It depends on the vehicle. A more 'modern' car has tighter tolerances and typically needs the synthetic. A not-so-new one can go back and forth without problem.

What sort of car?

EDIT: A synthetic blend for your vehicle? Chances are that you would be fine going for non-synthetic as I do not know of any manufacturer that recommends synthetic blend.
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AvantgardeAClue posted...

My regular synthetic blend oil change costs anywhere from 55 to 60 bucks and thats a necessary evil

Why so much for synthetic blend? What car do you drive, or how big is the engine?
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I forgot to mention - I switch oil types, weights and brands all the time. As all modern oils are regulated and follow strict guidelines, it is rare for one brand to be 'better' than another provided they have the same certifications.
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Thanks yall

It's a 2009 Hyundai Tucson

It doesn't need synthetic, I just use it because it's at around 125K miles and I want it to age gracefully
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AvantgardeAClue posted...

Thanks yall

It's a 2009 Hyundai Tucson

It doesn't need synthetic, I just use it because it's at around 125K miles and I want it to age gracefully

Oh then you can use the standard oil.

AvantgardeAClue posted...

Thanks yall

It's a 2009 Hyundai Tucson

It doesn't need synthetic, I just use it because it's at around 125K miles and I want it to age gracefully

You can use whatever type of oil then. Try to get the same weight though.
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