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Old 03-20-2004, 10:34 PM
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Oil/Oil Filters What kind do you use?
I haven't really changed my own oil that much since I've had this car. I've taken it to the shop more often then I've changed it myself. I have an oil change coming up and i was wondering what kinda oil and oil filter to use...so what kind of oil and filter do you guys use in your car?
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I only use the OEM Oil filters and Valvoline Max Life 5W-30. This combination should let my 3.2TL last for another 85K miles!
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Old 03-21-2004, 01:48 AM
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OEM oil filters and Schaeffer Supreme7000 10W-30

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You guys got any other recommendations other then oem? I dont really feel like going to the dealership for filters.
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Old 03-24-2004, 12:39 AM
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i use royal purple oil.
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Originally posted by TLBaller
i use royal purple oil.
How much are you paying for that? My friend's running royal purple in his gs-r and i know he pays like around $65 a case.
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I use Redline 5W-20, with a Mobile one oil Filter, M1-105 (oversize). Yes it`s expensive but it`s worth it in the long run.

1. Redline a case with S/H, 91.$
2. Mobile one oil filter W S/H (2) 30.$

But remember I change my oil every 7500 miles!
Good luck!
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I use Mobile 1 Full Synthetic 5w30 with Fram filter. I change it every 6000 kms. Car is running better than ever at 180000 KMS.
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ahhh! all this converting from kilometers to miles is killing me. damn you canadians!! =oP
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Old 03-24-2004, 02:04 PM
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Mobil 1 Super synthetic 5w-30, K&N oil filter change ever 6,000 kms
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Haha...sorry baller!!! I usually put the mileage in brackets and convert for ya, just getting lazy in my old age I guess!!
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Mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30, and OEM Filter change every 2,500 miles, got 119,500 on my odometer.
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i got the case on sale for like 49.99 awhile back at o'reilys but they go for like 70 bucks a case. i found a site that sells royal purple. its hard to find..

http://www.crestindustriesinc.com/pr...etailprice.htm
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The last time my friend bought some i think he got it from this site

http://www.coximport.com/store/RP12530

over 100 bucks its free shipping
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I found a good article that compares oil filters that can be found at a local parts shop.

http://www.overboost.com/story.asp?id=1143#theend

STP filters are the next best to oem filters out of all the filters compared
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