What kind of engine oil do you use?
7/29/11, 09:29 AM
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Mobil 1 is no longer full synthetic.
I use Castrol Edge with Syntec now. My dad worked in the oil industry for 35 years, and his opinion matters to me. He says since Mobil 1 is no longer full synthetic, and the base stock is now poorer quality, Castrol Edge is the best option besides the hard to get full syn amsoil.
I use Castrol Edge with Syntec now. My dad worked in the oil industry for 35 years, and his opinion matters to me. He says since Mobil 1 is no longer full synthetic, and the base stock is now poorer quality, Castrol Edge is the best option besides the hard to get full syn amsoil.
7/29/11, 09:35 AM
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Mobil 1 is no longer full synthetic.
I use Castrol Edge with Syntec now. My dad worked in the oil industry for 35 years, and his opinion matters to me. He says since Mobil 1 is no longer full synthetic, and the base stock is now poorer quality, Castrol Edge is the best option besides the hard to get full syn amsoil.
I use Castrol Edge with Syntec now. My dad worked in the oil industry for 35 years, and his opinion matters to me. He says since Mobil 1 is no longer full synthetic, and the base stock is now poorer quality, Castrol Edge is the best option besides the hard to get full syn amsoil.
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7/29/11, 01:59 PM
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I like taking a shower whenever i feel like to. Same for my car's oil.
7/29/11, 02:31 PM
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7/29/11, 04:07 PM
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7/29/11, 07:51 PM
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I can dig you guys doing 3k oil changes and some call it cheap ins but figure over 100k miles at 25 an oil change it would cost 8333.33. If you changed your oil every 5500 instead of at 3k miles it would cost you 4545.45... no small change in my book. Keep in mind most any oil is still doing a good job at 5k miles. That is from someone that does oil analysis for a living. 3700 bucks you could by your wife or GF something nice for your car for that kind of cash.
7/29/11, 09:12 PM
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I can dig you guys doing 3k oil changes and some call it cheap ins but figure over 100k miles at 25 an oil change it would cost 8333.33. If you changed your oil every 5500 instead of at 3k miles it would cost you 4545.45... no small change in my book. Keep in mind most any oil is still doing a good job at 5k miles. That is from someone that does oil analysis for a living. 3700 bucks you could by your wife or GF something nice for your car for that kind of cash.
Personally, taking my car to the dealer every 3000 miles, I would only pay $1050.03.........
7/29/11, 11:31 PM
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I can dig you guys doing 3k oil changes and some call it cheap ins but figure over 100k miles at 25 an oil change it would cost 8333.33. If you changed your oil every 5500 instead of at 3k miles it would cost you 4545.45... no small change in my book. Keep in mind most any oil is still doing a good job at 5k miles. That is from someone that does oil analysis for a living. 3700 bucks you could by your wife or GF something nice for your car for that kind of cash.
7/30/11, 05:22 AM
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I think your math might be off, 100k is 100,000 miles I assume. in 100,000 miles at 3000 miles per oil change I would only do 33.33 oil changes. even at $42 a pop thats only $1400. About $6933 less than your $8333.33.
Personally, taking my car to the dealer every 3000 miles, I would only pay $1050.03.........
Personally, taking my car to the dealer every 3000 miles, I would only pay $1050.03.........
7/30/11, 09:12 AM
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With the way tech is today, I will put my trust in the cpu and its algorithems rather than the antiquated notions from the companies selling the oil...
7/30/11, 05:02 PM
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Ive been thinking about giving redline oil a try. I've read a lot on different forums about cars running redline actually gain whp by changing to that oil, not to mention whatever other benefits the has. Also it's a basestock IV, I also think royal purple starts out as a basestock IV as well.
7/30/11, 10:25 PM
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Mobil 1 is no longer full synthetic.
I use Castrol Edge with Syntec now. My dad worked in the oil industry for 35 years, and his opinion matters to me. He says since Mobil 1 is no longer full synthetic, and the base stock is now poorer quality, Castrol Edge is the best option besides the hard to get full syn amsoil.
I use Castrol Edge with Syntec now. My dad worked in the oil industry for 35 years, and his opinion matters to me. He says since Mobil 1 is no longer full synthetic, and the base stock is now poorer quality, Castrol Edge is the best option besides the hard to get full syn amsoil.
7/30/11, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by blk12vert
Where did you hear Mobil1 is no longer full synthetic? I just checked their website and they still claim their oils are full synthetic.
7/31/11, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JobeNole44
No, its like someone at the soap company telling you that it takes 4 showers a day to be at your cleanest, but you then think "I feel clean after 2 and any more is a waste of soap".
With the way tech is today, I will put my trust in the cpu and its algorithems rather than the antiquated notions from the companies selling the oil...