Your favorite motor oil

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explorer

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I know this is a detailing forum but I need to know your preferences.



As you all know I drive a Ford and a Suzuki.



The Ford gets the brand Ford uses(Motorcraft) and the Suzuki gets Penzoil because that is what the Suzuki dealer aroud here uses.



Now I ask this because the last time I checked the oil on the XL-7 I did not like the feel of it on my fingers it almost felt sandy, I change the oil acording to recomendations(3 months or 5000 KM's).



I want to use good oil even if I have to pay a little more.



What oil do you use and how does it feel after the recomended change period .:wavey
 
I use Castrol GTX 5W30 for my 4runner. i change it every 3k (although book says 5-7k) and i love it. i've used valvoline too, but feel it runs better with castrol.
 
Amsoil 5W-30 ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL the way...both cars (2 Civics). Always have always will. Usually change it 2x per 1.5 years or so.

Might switch to 0W-30 someday....BK1, you will have to let me know how that works for you.
 
I've been using Penzoil in my Accord for quite some time. Can't argue with 267,200 miles on the odometer.



When I get something else, I'm switching to synthetic, either Royal Purple or Mobil 1.
 
Been using Mobil 1 in my Dodge truck. It's been pretty expensive though. Approximately $60 an oil change. Luckily I drive on average only 7k miles per year. I change oil every 5k miles.
 
I use Mobil 1 synthetic..



I heard the Castrol Syntec SLR (I think that was the name) made in Germany (the North American version not as high grade) was also a great oil to use.



Check out http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ to learn about different brands and types of oils that are out there.
 
Quickstrike said:
I use Mobil 1 synthetic..



I heard the Castrol Syntec SLR (I think that was the name) made in Germany (the North American version not as high grade) was also a great oil to use.



Check out http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ to learn about different brands and types of oils that are out there.
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I would highly recommend Bobistheoilguy forums.
 
Thanks for all the replies , it seems that most like Mobil 1, it is easy to find around here so I'll give it a try.

Since I'm using regular oil , can I just switch to synthetic or do I have to clean the system with some product:nixweiss



:wavey :wavey
 
you can switch to synthetic with no worries, I use castrol syntec and I have aways had great results.
 
explorer said:
Thanks for all the replies , it seems that most like Mobil 1, it is easy to find around here so I'll give it a try.

Since I'm using regular oil , can I just switch to synthetic or do I have to clean the system with some product:nixweiss



:wavey :wavey
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Amsoil recommends using an engine flush before switching to synthetic...drain a quart of dino oil, pour in the flush, run the engine for 1/2 hour, then change the oil to synthetic. My guess is it won't hurt a great deal if you don't do this step...:nixweiss
 
Synthetics have many, many advantages over 'conventional' oils, thus that is all that I will use in any of our (family) cars.



Most important (IMO) is that it 'clings' to the metal surfaces of the engine. This 'cling' ensures that there is oil on the cylinder walls, camshaft, and bearings, when you first crank the engine - even after long periods of non-use. (Startup is when most engine wear occurs - after the engine starts to turn, but before the oil pump has pumped the oil to the top side of the engine)



To see it for yourself, perform this test:

Place a sheet of metal (maybe a cookie sheet) at an angle (support on a brick or piece of wood). Place a couple of drops of conventional oil at the top of the sheet. Next to it, place a couple of drops of synthetic oil. Go away, and come back some hours later. ALL of the conventional oil will be in a puddle at the bottom of the sheet. The synthetic oil will leave a long 'smear' down the sheet - where the oil continues to 'cling' to the metal.



I've been around racing (SCCA) for about 20 years now, and can attest to the improved engine life when using synthetics (I've always used Mobil1 or Valvoline, but I know of others who have used Castrol Syntec and others with great success). Synthetic oils also don't break down to sludge at high temperatures, have improved lubrication properties, and longer intervals between changes (although filters should be changed regularly).



Yes, it's a little more expensive to use synthetics - but if you plan to keep the vehicle past 100,000 miles, it will easily pay for itself.



My brother's Mazda MX-3 had 230,000 on it when he sold it (to a friend), now it has 270,000+ and still does not burn a drop between oil changes. My ITA Acura had 20,000+ racing miles on the rebuild, and was still going strong when I sold it.



The difference between conventionals & synthetics is similar to the difference between TurtleWax and Klasse/Zaino. To the average Joe - there's no difference. To people in the know - the difference is quite apparent.
 
Yup, synthetic... AMSOIL 5w30. It's a little harder to get but I think it's worth it. Became a dealer just to make it easier and cheaper.......
 
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