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03-27-08, 06:51
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Yal is offline
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY, Long Island Posts: 711 | Re: What oil do you use and why?
^LOL  well said.
I haven't been on Autopia long but I am surprised it took this long for an oil thread to start up  | |
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03-27-08, 07:03
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cowboytruckn is offline
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 50 | Re: What oil do you use and why?
I take all of mine back to the dealer. I use OEM oil and have them fill out that maitenance book that is in your owner's manual. I follow everything it says from time for an oil change, change spark plugs, and even do a flush. Just doing that will greatly increase you resale value and really increase trade in value if you take it back to the same type of dealer.  | |
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03-27-08, 07:11
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Setec Astronomy is offline
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,422 | Re: What oil do you use and why?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yal  ^LOL well said.
I haven't been on Autopia long but I am surprised it took this long for an oil thread to start up | Oh, we've had them before...they usually turn into a brawl after a while, just like a wax thread (my oil is better than your oil  )
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03-27-08, 07:20
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Scottwax is online now Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 25,186 | Re: What oil do you use and why?
Mobil1 5w-30 in my Maxima, 6000-6500 mile interval between changes.
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03-27-08, 07:23
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Setec Astronomy is offline
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,422 | Re: What oil do you use and why?
Scott, what happened to the Royal Purple?
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03-27-08, 07:26
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rydawg is online now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,861 | Re: What oil do you use and why?
Amsoil, Royal Purple, Castrol Syntec.
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03-27-08, 07:41
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OneQuickGT1 is offline
Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 'Burbs of Chicago Posts: 723 | Re: What oil do you use and why?
Amsoil here....long change intervals and the car runs smoother and quieter on it!
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03-27-08, 07:59
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CleanGSR is offline
Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 491 | Re: What oil do you use and why?
I use German Catrol 0w30 because the German Castrol is leaps and bounds ahead of the US stuff and the Mobil 1 5w30 is a thin 30weight and tends to shear back fairly quickly. My car tending to naturally burn oil in VTEC means I definately don't want an oil on the thin side. | |
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03-27-08, 08:04
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mshu7 is offline
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 928 | Re: What oil do you use and why?
I'll add that for anybody looking to learn more about oil, visit the BobIsTheOilGuy.com forum. Lots of great info (& debate, sometimes heated) about oil and all things maintenance for your vehicle.
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03-27-08, 08:32
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cajunfirehawk is offline
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 39466, USA Posts: 344 |  Re: What oil do you use and why?
Yeah, based on what I read at BITOG, I was a long time M1 user but just changed to Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 a lil cheaper too at W/M and Pepboys had 5qts with a filter for $19.99 not too long ago. | |
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03-27-08, 08:34
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mshu7 is offline
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 928 | Re: What oil do you use and why?
^^ Same here cajun. I had good luck with M1, but after reading the latest rumors of formulation changes, continued high prices, and seeing un-inspiring UOA's I couldn't justify using it anymore. Especially, considering Platinum was so much cheaper and was showing outstanding UOA's.
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03-27-08, 09:14
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| | Not too old to learn.
RTexasF is offline
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brownsville TX Posts: 771 | Re: What oil do you use and why?
If you are planning on extended drain intervals Penzoil Platinum is turning in a superb showing and is available everywhere. If not then Motorcraft is the way to go.
I use Mobil 1 API SL 0W20 because I bought a ton of it prior to the formulation change to SM. 7500 mile intervals or annually depending on which occurs first. It is suspected (but not proven) that the current M1 SM oil is no longer a "true" synthetic in the strictist terms.
Why synthetic? I believe it works better for me and use it in all equipment including lawnmower and 2 stroke synth for the weedeater & blower.
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