Re: engine oil type

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Re: engine oil type

maxpower

24 May 2006 18:53

> I recently bought a 1999 chrysler intrepid and i want to change the engine
> oil. However i dont know what kind of oil was used on this car. I heard
> alot about the oil sludge problem and the synthetic oil as a good mean of
> solution. I also heard that directly switching to synrhetic oil can be
> harsh and has to be gradual.I also heard that engine flush can be harmful
> for the car. so do u have any ideas??

Since you neglected to give the engine size, the grade of oil can not be
answered, I would recommend looking in the owners manual, it will tell you
there..
There is no need to use a synthetic oil, or worry about a sludge problem as
long as the oil changes are done at the proper intervals. Engine oil flush
is nothing but a waste of time and money.

My opinion
Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

eatarek2

24 May 2006 15:05

I recently bought a 1999 chrysler intrepid and i want to change the engine
oil. However i dont know what kind of oil was used on this car. I heard
alot about the oil sludge problem and the synthetic oil as a good mean of
solution. I also heard that directly switching to synrhetic oil can be
harsh and has to be gradual.I also heard that engine flush can be harmful
for the car. so do u have any ideas??

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