Mobil 1 Synthetic
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It's a recommendation, not a must. Talk to your mechanics.
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You can switch back and forth between synthetic and petroleum based oils with no worries. It may have been an issue a long, long time ago (something about the seals expanding and contracting) but oils today are so advanced that that is no longer a problem.
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my car runs much smoother with mobil 1 and ill never switch back. i bought mobil one drive clean cuz thy were out of mobil 1 and i could definitely tell the diff. maybe im crazy but i swear this happened.
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Venom 400
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I've always had good luck with Mobil 1 -- the inside of the engines run with Mobil 1 have always looked as clean as the day they were built. I've never had as good a luck with regular oils.
However, regular oils have come a long way, and I started using Mobil 1 Synthetic when it first came out -- so I've been using Mobil 1 for a very long time and NOT using regular oils for a long time too!
Once I find a product that works, I stick with it until someone can convince me that there is something better.
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However, regular oils have come a long way, and I started using Mobil 1 Synthetic when it first came out -- so I've been using Mobil 1 for a very long time and NOT using regular oils for a long time too!
Once I find a product that works, I stick with it until someone can convince me that there is something better.
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JimmPTL,
$5/quart!!!
Check out Walmart & Target. I buy mine for $3.88 and sometimes, I've seen a 5quart jug for $20; those disappears fast.
It's funny to me see you name; JimBaker ex-poohba of the PTL club. (no offense )
Any opinions on Castrol Synth??
$5/quart!!!
Check out Walmart & Target. I buy mine for $3.88 and sometimes, I've seen a 5quart jug for $20; those disappears fast.
It's funny to me see you name; JimBaker ex-poohba of the PTL club. (no offense )
Any opinions on Castrol Synth??
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so for those of us who take their babies to Acura to have them serviced, should we ask if they can put Mobil 1 instead of Quaker State, Agip, etc. which they have used in mine already?
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buy you mobile one in the big jug at WallMart, or in quarts at Sams Club ( If you have Sams).
Much cheaper either place.
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Much cheaper either place.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Boeing747:
what kind of oil do Acura dealers use? Honda motor oil or many other brands?</font>
what kind of oil do Acura dealers use? Honda motor oil or many other brands?</font>
I use Mobil-1 oil and filters and the dealer wanted way too much to change my oil. I usually go to Kwik Kar.
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Everyone is being so aggreeable, but I'm going to break the trend. Motor oil is Motor oil under every day driving conditions. However, if you're out in the middle of Texas 200 miles from anywhere in 130 degree heat and your radiator goes dry you better have Mobil 1 in your motor of you are cooked. Otherwise, if you buy Mobil 1 you're just spending more money. I understand the need to get the best for your baby and Corvette, Viper, Porsche, BMW, and AMG can't all be wrong, but I agree with consumer reports that oil is oil.
All due respect to the guy that said he could "tell" the difference between oil changes, but I'd bet against you in a scientific test.
All due respect to the guy that said he could "tell" the difference between oil changes, but I'd bet against you in a scientific test.
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And Honda/Acura dealerships, use what ever they can get the best deal on. Mine used Quaker shit oil, but not in my car ! They for sure don't use "honda" oil.....
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What are the advantages to using synthetic oil instead of regular. It's almost time for the first oil change, but I have never used synthetic.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by bone_stock:
[B I understand the need to get the best for your baby and Corvette, Viper, Porsche, BMW, and AMG can't all be wrong, but I agree with consumer reports that oil is oil.
All due respect to the guy that said he could "tell" the difference between oil changes, but I'd bet against you in a scientific test.[/B]</font>
[B I understand the need to get the best for your baby and Corvette, Viper, Porsche, BMW, and AMG can't all be wrong, but I agree with consumer reports that oil is oil.
All due respect to the guy that said he could "tell" the difference between oil changes, but I'd bet against you in a scientific test.[/B]</font>
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/oil-overview.html
Also note Honda is not a oil company, they buy it then put their name on it. hummmm I wonder what they buy??? The oil companies don't want you to know that you can leave synthetic in for 15-20k miles with the proper filter. If we did that they would be out of business. Yes check out amsoil.com for lab tests. Also I've seen test results on synthetic at 15k that beats new 30w Halvoline (NASA uses this as a referance). It's a new mind set that the oil Co's are very afraid of.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by bone_stock:
Everyone is being so aggreeable, but I'm going to break the trend. Motor oil is Motor oil under every day driving conditions. However, if you're out in the middle of Texas 200 miles from anywhere in 130 degree heat and your radiator goes dry you better have Mobil 1 in your motor of you are cooked. Otherwise, if you buy Mobil 1 you're just spending more money. I understand the need to get the best for your baby and Corvette, Viper, Porsche, BMW, and AMG can't all be wrong, but I agree with consumer reports that oil is oil.
All due respect to the guy that said he could "tell" the difference between oil changes, but I'd bet against you in a scientific test.</font>
Everyone is being so aggreeable, but I'm going to break the trend. Motor oil is Motor oil under every day driving conditions. However, if you're out in the middle of Texas 200 miles from anywhere in 130 degree heat and your radiator goes dry you better have Mobil 1 in your motor of you are cooked. Otherwise, if you buy Mobil 1 you're just spending more money. I understand the need to get the best for your baby and Corvette, Viper, Porsche, BMW, and AMG can't all be wrong, but I agree with consumer reports that oil is oil.
All due respect to the guy that said he could "tell" the difference between oil changes, but I'd bet against you in a scientific test.</font>
One issue with that Consumer Reports study is that they used taxis (since they needed to get a lot of miles in a short period of time). Those cars were constantly running at normal operating temperature. Most wear on an engine comes from cold start-ups and short runs where the engine doesn't fully warm up. Everybody is entitled to their opinion but I feel extra price for synthetics is a small price for the extra insurance and the cleaning capabilities they offer.
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Check this site out
www.amsoil.com
These guys know their shit. We use there hydraulic oils, and they always send us detailed data sheets, etc..
They claim their oil is THE best synth. oil out there!
www.amsoil.com
These guys know their shit. We use there hydraulic oils, and they always send us detailed data sheets, etc..
They claim their oil is THE best synth. oil out there!
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I'd take that bet in a second. Motor oil is not just motor oil, under any driving conditions. Especially when you change a 3K mile old oil. You can feel the difference in performance but the most important one is in bearing and cylinder wear. That you'll notice after years of operation.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by bone_stock:
Everyone is being so aggreeable, but I'm going to break the trend. Motor oil is Motor oil under every day driving conditions. However, if you're out in the middle of Texas 200 miles from anywhere in 130 degree heat and your radiator goes dry you better have Mobil 1 in your motor of you are cooked. Otherwise, if you buy Mobil 1 you're just spending more money. I understand the need to get the best for your baby and Corvette, Viper, Porsche, BMW, and AMG can't all be wrong, but I agree with consumer reports that oil is oil.
All due respect to the guy that said he could "tell" the difference between oil changes, but I'd bet against you in a scientific test.</font>
Everyone is being so aggreeable, but I'm going to break the trend. Motor oil is Motor oil under every day driving conditions. However, if you're out in the middle of Texas 200 miles from anywhere in 130 degree heat and your radiator goes dry you better have Mobil 1 in your motor of you are cooked. Otherwise, if you buy Mobil 1 you're just spending more money. I understand the need to get the best for your baby and Corvette, Viper, Porsche, BMW, and AMG can't all be wrong, but I agree with consumer reports that oil is oil.
All due respect to the guy that said he could "tell" the difference between oil changes, but I'd bet against you in a scientific test.</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Beach-CL:
I'd take that bet in a second. Motor oil is not just motor oil, under any driving conditions. Especially when you change a 3K mile old oil. You can feel the difference in performance but the most important one is in bearing and cylinder wear. That you'll notice after years of operation.
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I'd take that bet in a second. Motor oil is not just motor oil, under any driving conditions. Especially when you change a 3K mile old oil. You can feel the difference in performance but the most important one is in bearing and cylinder wear. That you'll notice after years of operation.
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So, I didn't tell her that I was changing her oil, but she said, "the car feels great, did you blow it out..."
I didn't blow the car out, just took it around the corner for an oil change for some new Mobil 1 5W-30 (for her Altima). She also notices a change when she changes the oil.
Sorry, I didn't do the experiment in a double-blind fashion -- but it is interesting that she notices the car being "smoother" after a 3000 mile change (Her driving style is stop-and-go, and the oil gets really dirty).
People, don't forget, miles are NOT the only thing changing between oil changes; there is also something called 'time'. A lot of nasty stuff collects in oil (whatever its brand name).
The expression "Penny wise and pound foolish comes to mind" when I hear about people making fun of others who like to change fluids at regular and early intervals. (At least my corner gas station can do the work [labor is $5 with $5 tip (for beer after work)].)
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- Wheel locks
- Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
- Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
- Comptech headers & sways
- Silver AEM CAI
- 10 coats of Zaino magic
[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 05-30-2001).]
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by bone_stock:
Everyone is being so aggreeable, but I'm going to break the trend. Motor oil is Motor oil under every day driving conditions. However, if you're out in the middle of Texas 200 miles from anywhere in 130 degree heat and your radiator goes dry you better have Mobil 1 in your motor of you are cooked. Otherwise, if you buy Mobil 1 you're just spending more money. I understand the need to get the best for your baby and Corvette, Viper, Porsche, BMW, and AMG can't all be wrong, but I agree with consumer reports that oil is oil.
All due respect to the guy that said he could "tell" the difference between oil changes, but I'd bet against you in a scientific test.</font>
Everyone is being so aggreeable, but I'm going to break the trend. Motor oil is Motor oil under every day driving conditions. However, if you're out in the middle of Texas 200 miles from anywhere in 130 degree heat and your radiator goes dry you better have Mobil 1 in your motor of you are cooked. Otherwise, if you buy Mobil 1 you're just spending more money. I understand the need to get the best for your baby and Corvette, Viper, Porsche, BMW, and AMG can't all be wrong, but I agree with consumer reports that oil is oil.
All due respect to the guy that said he could "tell" the difference between oil changes, but I'd bet against you in a scientific test.</font>
Okay, I disagree. Mobil-1 is not that much more expensive. If I were using regular oil, I would change it every 3k miles, with the synthetic I change it every 6k miles. So, it's almost even. Now, the Mobil-1 filter is a different story. I change it every 6k miles, but it cost 5 times as much as a standard filter.
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MikeN,
Check this is out: http://www.ntpog.org and look for the oil filter review. This guy Todd did a good job reviewing different filters.
I've been using bosch and stp.
Check this is out: http://www.ntpog.org and look for the oil filter review. This guy Todd did a good job reviewing different filters.
I've been using bosch and stp.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by RaleighNC:
MikeN,
Check this is out: http://www.ntpog.org and look for the oil filter review. This guy Todd did a good job reviewing different filters.
I've been using bosch and stp.</font>
MikeN,
Check this is out: http://www.ntpog.org and look for the oil filter review. This guy Todd did a good job reviewing different filters.
I've been using bosch and stp.</font>
Have you noticed any difference between Bosch and STP?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by RaleighNC:
MikeN,
Check this is out: http://www.ntpog.org and look for the oil filter review. This guy Todd did a good job reviewing different filters.
I've been using bosch and stp.</font>
MikeN,
Check this is out: http://www.ntpog.org and look for the oil filter review. This guy Todd did a good job reviewing different filters.
I've been using bosch and stp.</font>
STP and Bosch are not popular brands. Where do you get them? Thanks
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tdtsai:
STP and Bosch are not popular brands. Where do you get them? Thanks
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STP and Bosch are not popular brands. Where do you get them? Thanks
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I believe AutoZone carries STP.
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tdtsai,
Are you post whoring?
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