Getting to ready to do an oil change and I want to start using Mobil 1 Syn. Do I need to do anything else before hand, i.e. flush...etc. Or just pour the new stuff in after draining?

Thanks
RaptorCLS

 

Just pour it in and go!

 

5w-20 right??

 

aaaaaaaaggggg

http://www.desertsundirectsales.com/ford5w20.htm

 

make sure u use fram x2 filter 7500 miles

 

5w-30

should I be using the 5w-20?

 

I was going to get the Mobil 1 filter. Is the Fram x2 better?

 

5w-30 is fine. so would say better than 5w-20

 

read above web page,, and then this,,

http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml


decide what you can live with

 

dont use fram, they use paper based backing for the filter medium, which has a tendency to break apart during stressful situations, use stp, bosch or mobil 1, they all use synthetic medium...

 

I would use Purolator PureOne PL 14459 instead of the Fram 2X, as the Purolator has a better filtering media, better oil flow and is better made.

 

You should change your blinker fluid prior to going to synthetic. YMMV

 

So, is it safe to go fully synthetic when the manufacturer reccomends 5w-20 and Mobil1 doesnt make that weight? i know for accords u can use either weight, but acura for the cls specifically states 5w-20....Also, can u use honda filters with synthetic? or do u need mobil 1??

 

keep in mind that the 01 CLs used 5W-30....talk to any mechanic and theyd say use 30 vs 20 in a second....

 

do you need a mobil 1 filter for using synthetic?

i use honda filter...

 

honda filter is fine. i use 5w-30.

 

so u dont need 5w-2o? despite the recommendations? what if sumthin goes wrong?

 

http://www.vtr.org/maintain/oil-overview.html

 

I'm about to use start using Mobil 1. My dealer only uses Honda filters. But I heard they are good.

 

here's the latest page

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/misc/all_oilfaq.html

Honda filters are CRAP or better yet,, yes they are good for 3k miles,,

fun reading here

http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml

How can you trust a filter that's made three diff ways dependent on the country of origin,, and no the USA filter is not the best,, if you want a good low cost filter use a STP,, I stand by science and a good tear down audit,,, not a high school grad (maybe) working as a mechanic or salesman. If your on this board and say something is the best,,, prove it... using science,,

 

5w-30 with a Honda filter for me.

 

has anyone tried one of these?

 

No need for any special oil filter if you are using Synthetic. I starting using 5-30 Mobil 1 in my car in the fall when I first changed my oil (at 5,000 miles) and now I change my oil every 5000 miles. FYI - Costco Wholesale sells Mobil 1 for like $22 for 6, and only 5 quarts are need for an oil change.

 

sweet...thanks everyone for their help....

I have the mobil1 running in there on a x2 fram...everywhere I went, Mobil1 filter was either sold out or they didnt carry it....next time I'll buy a few to have handy...