what kinda oil does everyone use?
10-29-2002 | 12:09 AM
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I usually run Valvoline Maxlife 5w-30 when I change my own oil. I let Walmart change my oil this last time simply because I didn't want to get dirty and they put in Pennzoil 5w-30. I don't know why I go to Walmart occasionally. It's always a bad experience.
10-29-2002 | 12:10 AM
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Originally posted by agent87
I usually run Valvoline Maxlife 5w-30 when I change my own oil. I let Walmart change my oil this last time simply because I didn't want to get dirty and they put in Pennzoil 5w-30. I don't know why I go to Walmart occasionally. It's always a bad experience.
I usually run Valvoline Maxlife 5w-30 when I change my own oil. I let Walmart change my oil this last time simply because I didn't want to get dirty and they put in Pennzoil 5w-30. I don't know why I go to Walmart occasionally. It's always a bad experience.
its cheap!
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10-29-2002 | 08:57 AM
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Redline 10W-30 - but don't go for the super-long intervals (they recommend 10-18K miles), I went 9300 miles last time and sent it in for oil analysis - the total base number (measure of alkalinity, ability to neutralize acid) was way down, and the lead levels were rather high. I am trying it again with 5K interval.
BTW - all you Mobil1 and Castrol syntec fans - you are aware that they aren't 100% true synthetic, right? Castrol is a super-cracked crude oil, and Mobil1 has a crude-based component (at least the tri-synthetic formula did - not sure about the newer super-syn, but since the price didn't go up, I assume it has not changed that much.) Both are a step up from crude based oil, but not as good as premium synthetics such as Redline and Amsoil.
BTW - all you Mobil1 and Castrol syntec fans - you are aware that they aren't 100% true synthetic, right? Castrol is a super-cracked crude oil, and Mobil1 has a crude-based component (at least the tri-synthetic formula did - not sure about the newer super-syn, but since the price didn't go up, I assume it has not changed that much.) Both are a step up from crude based oil, but not as good as premium synthetics such as Redline and Amsoil.
10-29-2002 | 09:10 AM
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Originally posted by Scott T
(they recommend 10-18K miles), I went 9300 miles last time
(they recommend 10-18K miles), I went 9300 miles last time
holy crap..wtf?
Originally posted by agent87
I usually run Valvoline Maxlife 5w-30 when I change my own oil. I let Walmart change my oil this last time simply because I didn't want to get dirty and they put in Pennzoil 5w-30. I don't know why I go to Walmart occasionally. It's always a bad experience.
I usually run Valvoline Maxlife 5w-30 when I change my own oil. I let Walmart change my oil this last time simply because I didn't want to get dirty and they put in Pennzoil 5w-30. I don't know why I go to Walmart occasionally. It's always a bad experience.
you should run a heavier oil...
10-29-2002 | 09:16 AM
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Originally posted by crucial Si
holy crap..wtf?
holy crap..wtf?
The premium synthetics are designed for extended drain intervals - Amsoil recommends 1 year or 25K miles (with a filter change halfway) for their top of the line oil, Redline 10-18K - though after my oil analysis results I am skeptical. Both oils run about $7-8 a quart.