Engine Oil

Which to use: conventional mineral, semi-synthetic or fully synthetic?
Engine Oil
Synthetic and synthetic blend oils are compatible with mineral-based oils, so machine owners can switch to a synthetic type without damaging the engine. (Photo courtesy of Shell Lubricants)

Engine lubricating oil comes in many viscosities (weights) and a variety of base oils. While you should always follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations for specification category (such as API CJ-4 or Caterpillar ECF-3), that still leaves a wide choice of oils across a...

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