Which oil to use?
Which oil to use?
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: FL
Mobil 1 synth has gone down the drain as far as quality..... Most people still keep the ~5k oil change.
Don't get me wrong though, Mobil 1 is still a great "over the shelf" oil.
I personally use redline oil on my vehicle. I get great MPGs (recommended 5w-30, I use 5w-20 with no leaks and almost NO oil burn.... granted most vehicles burn oil).
It's got a lot of the good/better additives in it for a longer preserved engine.
I've finally reached 9600 miles. On my next gas tank, I will be changing and sending off my Red Line fluid and report back to everyone afterwards.
Don't get me wrong though, Mobil 1 is still a great "over the shelf" oil.
I personally use redline oil on my vehicle. I get great MPGs (recommended 5w-30, I use 5w-20 with no leaks and almost NO oil burn.... granted most vehicles burn oil).
It's got a lot of the good/better additives in it for a longer preserved engine.
I've finally reached 9600 miles. On my next gas tank, I will be changing and sending off my Red Line fluid and report back to everyone afterwards.
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: MA
I've always used Mobil 1 synthetic extended performance, since the day I got my licenses/ my first car, and never had any issue at all with it.
EX: my boosted 00 LS Integra I ran 10w30, and changed my oil every 4k ( that's with beating the crap out of the car all day long/ first start up ice cold 9k redlines!<<< jk lol) and gave me no problems. I pulled my motor due to changing my head gasket, and removed my valve cover and it was super clean! no gunk build up or nothing, looked like a brand new head with 0 miles on it, I had to say I was very impressed. Also never gave me any issues, and excellent gas mileage.
As of now I am using 5w30 on my 3gs, and have no complaints!
But I want to try something new, been hearing a lot of hype about Purol Elite series oil due to following Bisimoto on instagram, Peep the link below! expensive, but I guess its worth a try! If I do I will post my review on it
I mean he runs it in all his cars, and his nice a@# Porsche 911 twin turbo 771whp @11psi, and the motor is built to with stand 1400hp -______-. Come on there's no way he baby's that thing lol.
But that's just my 2 cents!
http://bisimoto.com/store/index.php?...roducts_id=788
EX: my boosted 00 LS Integra I ran 10w30, and changed my oil every 4k ( that's with beating the crap out of the car all day long/ first start up ice cold 9k redlines!<<< jk lol) and gave me no problems. I pulled my motor due to changing my head gasket, and removed my valve cover and it was super clean! no gunk build up or nothing, looked like a brand new head with 0 miles on it, I had to say I was very impressed. Also never gave me any issues, and excellent gas mileage.
As of now I am using 5w30 on my 3gs, and have no complaints!
But I want to try something new, been hearing a lot of hype about Purol Elite series oil due to following Bisimoto on instagram, Peep the link below! expensive, but I guess its worth a try! If I do I will post my review on it
I mean he runs it in all his cars, and his nice a@# Porsche 911 twin turbo 771whp @11psi, and the motor is built to with stand 1400hp -______-. Come on there's no way he baby's that thing lol.
But that's just my 2 cents!
http://bisimoto.com/store/index.php?...roducts_id=788
I use regular oil non-synthetic or synthetic blend. I like to use non-synthetic as non-synthetic is better for your seals, only down side it doesn't breaks down faster then synthetics. I change my oil every 2,500 miles
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: FL
FWIW, the redline oil breaks in better, and coats your engine well to provide protection, with extra zinc and additives to help longevity engine-wise.
We'll definitely see how the outcome is when I get my analysis back.
LOL, I have no idea the effects of switching back and forth every so often, but..... Conventional oil has contaminants in it still, so switching from synth to conventional is okay.... but the reverse is, as I've been told by many accounts, a no no, due to the purity of no minerals, the synthetic will take up all the build-up on the seals the conventional oil left behind.
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From: Toronto
I change the oil once a year with amsoil. That's it. So far so good. I only put like, 2000 miles max a year on the stupid car in the first place though. I swear everything related to my car wears out just from getting old rather than getting used. If I wasn't such a princess I would probably be better off driving a 20 year old sienna.
I change the oil once a year with amsoil. That's it. So far so good. I only put like, 2000 miles max a year on the stupid car in the first place though. I swear everything related to my car wears out just from getting old rather than getting used. If I wasn't such a princess I would probably be better off driving a 20 year old sienna.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: VA
That was my exact problem with mobil 1 oils..... It burns off quicker than the redline fluid, AND it didn't have all the goodies like the redline does.
FWIW, the redline oil breaks in better, and coats your engine well to provide protection, with extra zinc and additives to help longevity engine-wise.
We'll definitely see how the outcome is when I get my analysis back.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: FL
I change the oil once a year with amsoil. That's it. So far so good. I only put like, 2000 miles max a year on the stupid car in the first place though. I swear everything related to my car wears out just from getting old rather than getting used. If I wasn't such a princess I would probably be better off driving a 20 year old sienna.
On the secondary topic, don't knock a van till you TRY it! I'm actually in the market for one since I've been having a fad for car audio lately...... Been wanting an economical van so I can put a pair of 15's or 18's in the back, all while still keeping the 2nd row seating LOL!
Ehh.... Elaborate? lol
At what mileage do you change your oil good sir? (using the Castrol HM green jug that is.
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: MA
I owned 1989 Honda Accord for 16 years since I bought it new.
I used conventional 5W-30 and changed the oil every 3500 miles.
The day I gave it away it had over 200K miles and didn't burn any oil.
Change the oil often if you intend to keep your car for a long time.
I used conventional 5W-30 and changed the oil every 3500 miles.
The day I gave it away it had over 200K miles and didn't burn any oil.
Change the oil often if you intend to keep your car for a long time.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: AZ
I have used Mobil1 in all my vehicles (2 Lexus and a BMW), change it every 10k, and have never burned a drop.