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Will topping up engine with different brand of synthetic oil be detrimental?
Mon, Jul 09, 2007
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Will topping up the engine with a different brand of synthetic oil be detrimental?

Based on our findings, we do not encourage doing so unless in emergency situations. As different brand oils usually contain different levels and types of additives to heighten performance, mixing the oils may affect the engine performance.

Karen Choo
Corporate Communications
Automobile Association of Singapore

 

 
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