Is Cleaning Required When Switching from Semi-Synthetic to Full Synthetic Oil?

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BraydenLynn
07/30/25 5:54am
No. Here is the relevant information: Synthetic Engine Oil: Semi-synthetic oil is one type of automotive engine oil. It is formulated using semi-synthetic base oil, specifically: Group III base oil refined through hydrocracking technology. This product is derived from mineral oil and consists of a 4:6 blend of mineral oil and full synthetic oil. The purity of semi-synthetic oil is very close to that of full synthetic oil, though its cost is slightly higher than mineral oil. It serves as an ideal transitional product between mineral oil and synthetic oil. Compared to semi-synthetic oil, full synthetic oil has the following characteristics: Full synthetic oil offers superior high and low-temperature performance, longer oil change intervals, and is better suited for harsher driving conditions.
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