Oil (Synthetic?)

[msubullyfan]

What, no synthetic blend option?

 

[PhatTrax]

Mobil 1 5w30

well that's what i usually use, i accidentally got some synthetic blend last time, was wondering why the case was only $16.

 

[BlueMonsta]

thanx
tat aws alot of reading.... lol

 

[olddognewtrks]

For good oil info, check out www.bobistheoilguy.com. Fantastic amount of real world test results, and Moderated by real live oil experts. With that said, I use Mobil Delvac 5W-40 synthetic. It has the proper gas engine ratings, a fantastic base oil and the much better diesel rated additive package. Yes, I know that our EPA ninnies specify 5 or 10w-30 for the miniscule mileage advantage (maybe 0.6 to 1.6%; not measurable in the real world) but this car is MINE. I live where it gets past 90 degrees f (look closely at the owner's manual picture chart-seems to not really address HIGH temps past the end of the pointer bar) and I may want to keep it forever. Plus, OTHER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD get Xw-40 or Xw-50 oils specified on the very same motors that the USA gets. Screw the EPA; I want the added protection.

 

[davco]

I'm switching over to Mobil 1 5W-30 today. I used it in my old car (about 4 years ago) and it did fine. But it seems to be cheaper to buy now than it was then. $4.07 compared to $5 (what about inflation). Why?

 

[PhatTrax]

$4... where!? It's like $5 here, but the only place i know that carries it is wal-mart and autozone and they're the same price.

 

[davco]

Walmart = 4.07

 

[Protege52003]

Just changed mine today. I use mobile 1. HAd a difficult time getting my filter off.....has been on since end of oct and I probably put it on a little to tight. Has been about 6.5 K since my last change. I am going on a long trip and figured I put a fresh batch in.....i am happy with synthetic. I paid 4.08 a qt at walmart.

-R

 

[Kansei]

I paid 19.98 for a 5 quart jug, good stuff. Filter (purolator premium plus) was under 5 bucks, I can't find any place that sells the actual mobil1 filter.

 

[Minus]

Oh, if that's such a no brainer, go ahead and use premium gasoline and wax it every week while you're at it. Since it's good for your car, why not right? You'll feel so gooooood inside!!!

well i use Mobil1 5W-30 in the summer and 10W-30 in the winter... because where i live in the summer it can peak over 100 degrees and in the winter, it can occasionally drop below 0 degrees but every winter it gets below freezing. I do put 93 octane into my car also. If im just going to be driving a long distance i will put some medium grade or lower grade in it, but for just zipping around town i put the 93 in there. i usually only put 5 dollars at a time of 93 octane, just because i dont want to fill up on it and then drive 2 hours. I also use K&N gold oil filters. I guess the reason i use them is because they come off with the use of a socket. soo easy to do. I know I spend tons of money on "stupid stuff", but i take care of my cars.

Your point of who knows how long im going to drive this car is rediculous. If thats true then just ride around on bald ass tires, leave any body kit or repairs you get unpainted, don't bother washing it, hell don't even change the oil, because really, who knows how long you are going to have that car.
im a firm believer in taking care of what you have. if you get a new car, old car, or even a new house, then you should take care of it. don't just rag your s*** out. We are car enthusists, not your every day soccer moms that just beat the s*** out of their cars and don't care whether or not it lasts another year, so yes we are going to take care of our cars even if they are the fastest damn things in the world.

 

[Minus]

I paid 19.98 for a 5 quart jug, good stuff. Filter (purolator premium plus) was under 5 bucks, I can't find any place that sells the actual mobil1 filter.

autozone sells them

 

[2k2silvermp5]

I use Castrol SYN-Blend in 10w30. I have the best of both worlds and don't have to pay over 20 bucks for my oil change.

 

[P5LawnMan]

Castrol Full synthetic...and sometimes..Mobil1..Depends on what i am in the mood for...LOL

Chas

Ditto

 

[Katya4me]

Mobil 1 5W30, when the dealership doesn't decide I need an unscheduled oil change. I need to learn how to change it myself though. Save me some bucks.

 

[bazooka joe]

mobil 1 5-30

 

[Reitrof]

Mobil 1 0W30 if I can find it else 5W30

 

[VFR pilot]

Mobil 1 0W30

man, thats some awful thin oil.........i don't use that thin an oil on my m/c, and they rev up to 12k

 

[Minus]

everyone should know how to change their own oil

 

[N2OInferno]

I think, but I'm not sure yet, if I'm going to make the switch to synthetic. I've put almost 9K miles on my P5 and I just go to Mazda for the oil change cause it's only 24.99 but I figure I may as well do it myself anyways.. It's just more convenient cause I don't have a lift and I'll be in an apartment soon.. I change mine every 3000 miles anyways so the interval thing isn't a problem.

 

[Wiggles6983]

5w-30 in winter 10w-30 in summer or which ever i can find. mobile 1, but gonna be royal purple as of this weekend.