Meanwhile, things get a tad more complicated when looking at synthetic and semisynthetic blends ... of engine health and longevity. As far as car repairs and maintenance tasks go, oil changes ...

(Older cars are more likely to call for conventional oil and synthetic blends.) Any motor oil will do the job, but some types are better than others under certain conditions. “The big difference ...

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synthetic blends, and full-synthetic oils, such as its Ultra Platinum, High Mileage, and Platinum Euro lines. Havoline is a motor oil company with a history of experimentation and innovation.

I’ve been using synthetic motor oil. Now, along comes something called a “synthetic blend.” Nobody can tell me the ratio of synthetic oil to regular oil in a synthetic blend. Can you?

“Something to think about,” Ben noted. “Maybe get your oil changed at Walmart. It costs a little bit more money, but you ...