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    Matt Erickson, mechanical engineer – product manager, passenger car, Amsoil
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    Ask the Expert: What is the difference between synthetic and conventional oil?

    Matt Erickson
    Aug. 15, 2015
    Conventional oil is refined from crude oil, which contains a number of contaminants, such as sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, waxes and metal components.
    Matt Erickson, mechanical engineer – product manager, passenger car, Amsoil
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    Ask the Expert: Can conventional and synthetic oil be safely mixed?

    Matt Erickson
    Aug. 15, 2015
    With synthetic lubricants continuing to grow in popularity, the question of whether synthetics and conventional oils can be safely mixed often arises.
    Matt Erickson, mechanical engineer – product manager, passenger car, Amsoil
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    Ask the Expert: Is it safe to switch from conventional to synthetic motor oil?

    Matt Erickson
    Aug. 15, 2015
    It’s perfectly safe to switch a vehicle to synthetics at any time.