Engine oil

Tiny
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  • 2014 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 42,000 MILES
I have been using semi synthetic oil for the past six months and I am planning to switch to full synthetic oil. But I have one question, is it true that by switching to full synthetic oil will damage the gaskets and seals? Thanks a lot.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 AT 10:46 AM

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Tiny
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No, it will not hurt them at all. Semi synthetic is only 1/4 synthetic oil. You may see some oil usage at first oil change due to mineral oil working its way out, but that is normal.
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 AT 12:18 PM
Tiny
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So how many kilometers in between every oil changes of synthetic oil? And thank you very much for your reply.
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 AT 12:57 PM
Tiny
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8,000 kilometers if you burn oil inbetween oil changes you will burn even more oil with synthetic oil.
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Friday, February 3rd, 2017 AT 6:59 AM

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