Can you switch from synthetic oil to regular oil in a Ford Escape (08)?

I was on a trip, and decided to get my oil changed at a Valvoline, and they said that they recommended their regular oil. They put that in, and on my way home, I remembered that there was synthetic oil in there previously. Now, when I am at a stop, my engine shakes, causing vibrations that can be heard and felt. Is it okay that there is regular oil in my Ford Escape?Can you switch from synthetic oil to regular oil in a Ford Escape (08)?
NO. Do not change from synthetic to regular, especially in a 2008 model engine. You have a 2008 vehicle under warranty, take it to the dealer for oil changes. This is NOT common knowledge so don't take personally. You may have some dealer perks you may not be aware of, like free oil changes, or discounts. All within the warranty of the vehicle. Check paperwork to verify.





The original engine oil in a 2008 Ford is 5W-20. At its lowest it would be a combination of regular and synthetic. This type of oil is generally a looser oil than regular. It generally covers areas that regular oil cannot.





To give a recommendation of 'yes' does not take into consideration that a newer vehicle, just like a baseball player's glove, needs to be broken in .





The person who sold you that oil recommended you that oil because he/she is a salesman. As a former auto parts salesman, I can tell you that there is a fine line between offering factual advice and selling a part. Sometimes it is DANG hard to stay on one side of that line. Rest assured, you're getting the most factual advice I can give you, which came from 2 years selling experience, and constantly being around those with extensive experience.





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Let's collate the FACTS:





1. You have a vehicle.


2. You have a vehicle which shakes when stopped.


3. Your vehicle did NOT shake at one point in time.


4. You went to a vehicle place to have the vehicle 'adjusted'.


5. You notice an issue nearly immediately after going there.


6. You can recall what they did to your vehicle.


7. You want the vehicle to stop shaking.


8. You are going to do what you can to remedy the problem.


9. You are curious as to whether or not a party was at fault.


10. You want that determination to be made to your satisfaction.





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What to do:





COLLECT INFORMATION FIRST BEFORE TELLING ANYONE ANYTHING:





1. Call up a dealership who did NOT sell you the vehicle, ask for the PARTS department, and ask what the type of oil goes into your 2008 Escape (give them the engine specifications). Ask for a part number, as even the liquid products have part numbers. For part numbers will look similar to this: F3Z5-RF74T6-R29.





2. Hang up, call another dealership who did not sell you the car and ask for the REPAIR SHOP (because it may be the same department. DO this for anonymity). Once there, say, ';I have a 2008 Escape with such-and-such an engine. What happens if I were to put something else other than [the type of oil they told you], like maybe, a Valvoline [specific oil in your engine as noted on the Valvoline receipt]?'; Take note of how they say it as well as what they say. Seriously, write it down.





3. DRIVE to your dealer's shop entrance. It will be a large awning with about 3 or 4 lanes one-way (although their maintenance vehicles won't be obeying the one-way designation). Say, ';My engine shakes now, and it started almost immediately after leaving a VALVOLINE oil change place.'; Show him/her the receipt. They will check for type of oil and everything. Without telling them everything that you found out, mention to them in small bits at a time as they look at the receipt, ';I remember there was synthetic in there before the change, but the employee recommended a different oil.';





After they explain to you the situation, do not hesitiate to ask them, ';Is this covered in my LIMITED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY?';





I would like to know what they say if you want, for my experience. You can email me if you want when you find out. You'll undoubtedly have to pay for the service they perform if not covered by warranty.Can you switch from synthetic oil to regular oil in a Ford Escape (08)?
Yes you can generally change the oil in any machine from one to the next





It sounds like your car doesn't like the change.





Synthetic oil has a greater tolerance to heat and lasts longer.





I would change it back and see if it actually fixes the problem.


Another oil change wont cost that much ..


Pheeew But whatever problem the better oil might have been covering up might actually need to be serviced.understand?


I hope this helps you.


Ask a reputable mechanic in your neighborhood and hear it from guys who know if you dont want to give the oil change a try..Back to Synthetic a little more expensive but worth it.


Good Luck!
your new car shaking has nothing to do with the type oil in it, you can use regular oil or synthetic and it wont cause that, take it back to the ford garage and find out why the engine is missing.
Of course you can interchange the oil.


Make sure the old oil must be completely drained off, and the oil filter must be renewed.