Oils

[airon23]

Is there any problem mixing oil in an engine. I need to add oil to my 81 fj60 with a 2f but couldn't remember what was put in when I changed the oil last. Excuse the ignorance

 

[Trevor]

I don't think it'll matter. Dump whatever you have in there.

 

[archie]

I don't think it matters also because the oil vicosities would have changed by now. As long as it is within normal environmental operating temps (ex. not below -20F) you should be OK to mix any normal engine oil.

 

[atoyot]

I figure any oil is better that not having enough. I've never heard of anybody exploding from mixing different brand engine oils. I would go for it. Your engine will thank you.

 

[lunap]

on this note

what type oil do people use/recommend?
80 2f here.

 

[JohnL]

snake.

 

[TonkaC]

I don't think normal oil and synthetic oil mix. I don't think they break down, so I think they will work together. Just don't think they mix. Could be real off, no working experience with it. Don't you love wives tales?

Chris

 

[IDave]

Castrol sells Synthetic/Dino mix as a product. Forget it's name.

 

[IDave]

Yeah. Castol Syntec Blend. "Added protection for frequent short trips."