Oil for top up

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52classic

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2,583 posts

211 months

Friday 24th January 2014
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This is where I admit to being a dinosaur! Always used mineral oils in my cars. Nothing special, non branded fleet stuff usually. My 'modern' (02 CR-V actually) needs a top up but since I haven't changed the oil since buying it I don't know what's in there.

Can I identify synthetic, semi synthetic or mineral? If not, are they mixable for top up purposes?

Finally, what choice for an oil change as part of my spring service later on?

Any other advice about current practice to bring me into this century would be very welcome!

52classic

Original Poster:

2,583 posts

211 months

Friday 24th January 2014
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Semi synth it is then. Thanks for your help gents.