What type of oil do you use? (The Mother thread)
04-03-14, 02:38 AM
#317
Is an expert in automotive lubrication someone who would forget to prime the oil system in a 575 Ferrari? Remember 99 percent of wear occurs on start up.
Last edited by cobalt91; 04-03-14 at 02:44 AM.
04-03-14, 11:07 AM
#318
the back and forth stops now. LSCowboy please stop posting hearsay and irrelevant associations, everyone else, the man has a right to claim whatever he likes without being taunted. You're all free to request verification from eachother but not to mock eachother like 5 year olds.
No more bickering. Mature discussion only please.
No more bickering. Mature discussion only please.
09-11-15, 03:31 PM
#320
If it were me I would choose a synthetic 0w30 or 5w30 and a fram ultra filter
Run first for 5000 miles or 1 year, if it doesn't get horribly dirty right away go for 7500 or 1 year, up to 10000 miles or 1 year if you do a lot of highway driving
If you have had the car for awhile and know the oil history, I would go straight for 7500
I would only do a few quick changes if you know the car has been neglected
Post some pics of the oil fill hole, and underneath the fill cap
Run first for 5000 miles or 1 year, if it doesn't get horribly dirty right away go for 7500 or 1 year, up to 10000 miles or 1 year if you do a lot of highway driving
If you have had the car for awhile and know the oil history, I would go straight for 7500
I would only do a few quick changes if you know the car has been neglected
Post some pics of the oil fill hole, and underneath the fill cap
Last edited by brybo86; 09-11-15 at 03:37 PM.
08-15-18, 03:05 PM
#321
Just bought a 99 LS400 yesterday. The dealer had no records to show what oil has been used and I wonder what I should use going forward?
The car has 141k and I live in So Cal. I would like to use synthetic but I was not sure which weight oil I should use considering the age of the car and the mileage. Any opinions?
The car has 141k and I live in So Cal. I would like to use synthetic but I was not sure which weight oil I should use considering the age of the car and the mileage. Any opinions?
08-15-18, 07:39 PM
#322
Just bought a 99 LS400 yesterday. The dealer had no records to show what oil has been used and I wonder what I should use going forward?
The car has 141k and I live in So Cal. I would like to use synthetic but I was not sure which weight oil I should use considering the age of the car and the mileage. Any opinions?
The car has 141k and I live in So Cal. I would like to use synthetic but I was not sure which weight oil I should use considering the age of the car and the mileage. Any opinions?
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08-16-18, 08:54 AM
#324
/edit. I used Mobile 1 High mileage full syn 5w30
I thought these cars were 5.5 quarts but it took nearly 6 quarts of oil, (5.9 quarts)
Last edited by Amish; 08-19-18 at 12:55 PM.
07-12-20, 08:35 PM
#327
Racer
Currently in my first course of Royal purple 5w30.
Usually Mobil 1
Usually Mobil 1
01-17-21, 08:22 AM
#329
I have always put 530 castrol conventional oil but can't find any conventional oil anymore except penzoil, I got a 98 with 147k should I go penzoil or castrol synthetic blend I'm nervous about synthetic blend as I heard people have problems on older cars with high miles that switched to it ?
01-25-21, 02:40 PM
#330
I have always put 530 castrol conventional oil but can't find any conventional oil anymore except penzoil, I got a 98 with 147k should I go penzoil or castrol synthetic blend I'm nervous about synthetic blend as I heard people have problems on older cars with high miles that switched to it ?