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Does engine sludge come loose when switching to synthetic motor oil and plug the oil filter and passageways?

April 26, 2017engine filter Loose motor Oil PLUG sludge switching synthetic

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Does engine sludge come loose when switching to synthetic motor oil and plug the oil filter and passageways?

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No! AMSOIL synthetic oil does not cause clogged oil filters or passageways, regardless of mileage. Sludge is caused by poor quality oil and poor maintenance practices. The sludge would build up by these poor practices and eventually plug oil filters and passageways when excessive.