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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Zephyr
Motul 300v Motorsport 5w30 full synthetic. everyone wonders why my car is quieter than everyone elses.
with which filter?
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ElitistK
i just changed my oil today with mobil 1 synthetic and mobil 1 oil filter simply because there's a coupon special at kragen's.
Whats the price?
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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I usually use Mobil 1 synthetic + Genuine toyota filters from the dealership.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ElitistK
with which filter?
the regular oem one.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by milky
where can you get amsoil at?
I get mine at Super Auto Bacs. You can get them direct from Amsoil as well.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by milky
where can you get amsoil at?
I buy amsoil at Honda world on Beach blvd (down the steet from overpriced autobacs).

Depending on what grade of oil you need, they're cheaper than even amsoil's website.

5w-20 was $5.75 or so. I dont remember but it's around there. Walmart across the street sells mobil 1 for $6 or so.

10w-40 was $4 something.

Plus they have Amsoil ATF (type t-iv compatible) for $8.70. Amsoil direct sells it for $9.05 i think. the difference is little, but when you factor in shipping cost and how many quarts you buy, you can save a few bucks. Plus it's local so no waiting.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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krazyness, I didnt know Honda World had Amsoil.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by milky
Whats the price?
$1 off every bottle, and $2 off filter when you purchase mobil 1 oil.

$30 6 qts. + $9 filter + tax = around $42

If you can find the 5qt. bottle somewhere, just buy an extra qt. for the filter. You shoudl always keep a qt. in your trunk anyway.

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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by milky
I usually use Mobil 1 synthetic + Genuine toyota filters from the dealership.
are those filter better than M1 / Amsoil filters?
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ElitistK
are those filter better than M1 / Amsoil filters?
I'm not sure if the Genuine Toyota filters are any better, cuz ive never used M1/Amsoil filters.

I use em cuz my friend works at Longo Lexus, and the filters are pretty cheap, so i buy em in bulk. From what ive heard, there shouldn't be that big of a difference in Toyota, Amsoil, M1 filters. (correct me if im wrong)

Some people like using the filters straight from Japan on the Aristo's? Those can get pricey, and i doubt they make a substantial difference.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
I buy amsoil at Honda world on Beach blvd (down the steet from overpriced autobacs).

Depending on what grade of oil you need, they're cheaper than even amsoil's website.

5w-20 was $5.75 or so. I dont remember but it's around there. Walmart across the street sells mobil 1 for $6 or so.

10w-40 was $4 something.

Plus they have Amsoil ATF (type t-iv compatible) for $8.70. Amsoil direct sells it for $9.05 i think. the difference is little, but when you factor in shipping cost and how many quarts you buy, you can save a few bucks. Plus it's local so no waiting.

Ah, So amsoil is still a bit pricier than M1. I get the 5 qt from walmart for about $23

Let me know if the switch to Amsoil makes a big difference. If it does, then a couple dollars is nothing to fret over.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by milky
I'm not sure if the Genuine Toyota filters are any better, cuz ive never used M1/Amsoil filters.

I use em cuz my friend works at Longo Lexus, and the filters are pretty cheap, so i buy em in bulk. From what ive heard, there shouldn't be that big of a difference in Toyota, Amsoil, M1 filters. (correct me if im wrong)

Some people like using the filters straight from Japan on the Aristo's? Those can get pricey, and i doubt they make a substantial difference.
can someone confirm that before i buy a bulk of 10 from lexus-parts.com? =P
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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Mobil 1 5-30. ditto on the wal-mart thing. cant beat that price. I wanted to try Royal Purple. It has proven to produce a few extra horses but it doesnt protect nearly as well. Many will want to argue this, but I did the reasearch. BTW, the report I used to make my decision was sponsored by Amsoil.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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I am still going to stand by my German Castrol 0W30, worlds better than Mobil 1 0W40 I was running.
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