What should I do if im traveling and develop an oil leak, and I can find any AMSOIL to refill with???
The synthesized hydrocarbons, polyalphaolefins, diesters and other materials that form the base stocks of high quality name brand synthetics are fully compatible with petroleum oils. In the old days, some companies used untested ingredients that were not compatible, causing quality synlubes to suffer a bum rap. Fortunately, those days are long gone.
Compatibility is something to keep in mind, however, whether using petroleum oils or synthetics. It is usually best to use the same oil for topping off that you have been running in the engine. That is, it is preferable to not mix your oils, even if it is Valvoline or Quaker State you are using. The reason is this: the functions of additives blended for specific characteristics can be offset when oils with different additive packages are put together. For optimal performance, it is better to use the same oil throughout.
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We’ve had several customers experience this dilemma. Very few people keep extra motor oil with them when they’re traveling, and many consumers seem to be under the impression that they can’t add other types and brands of oil to their engine. Just to clear this up, AMSOIL is compatible with all other motor oils, both synthetics and mineral-based. In a pinch, you can add any brand of motor oil to your engine. Furthermore, you can mix as many different types and viscosities of oil in your engine as you want. The factory makes a recommendation on which type of oil to use, however, this is ONLY a recommendation. As long as the oil you choose meets the API specifications established by the manufacturer, you can use any motor oil that you want, and it will not void your warranty.
