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Synthetic oil vs Conventional oil

Synthetic oil

Option A in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.

Conventional oil

Option B in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.

Decision summary

synthetic for newer engines + 7500-mile intervals; conventional for older + 3000-mile intervals.

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