doing my own oil changes..
#121
Originally Posted by dnd2984
has anyone tried Mobil 5000?
#122
Originally Posted by mpg2034
Yeah I was wondering the same thing. I usually just buy whatever dino oil is good and is on sale. Been liking GTX lately. I saw the mobil 5000 on sale at Murray's for $1.69/qt and thought if it was any good, since my oil change is coming up soon. Anyone to chime in on this?
#123
I ran it once because of the extra cleaning agents in it- then ran Seafoam in the crankcase and switched to Penzoil Platinum Fully Synthetic
My car deserves the best I can find- not the cheapest- thats the OE spec!!!
My car deserves the best I can find- not the cheapest- thats the OE spec!!!
#125
for the summer I wouldnt be overly concerned about the 10 instead of 5- that number only comes into play at super cold temps- the 30 is measured viscosity at 100 C or 212 american degrees- normal engine temps
~to the best of my knowledge~ - the high mileage mobil is the old good stuff mobil1
I was never a penzoil fan but the Platinum fully synthetic took the awards in tech achievement at the 04 SEMA show and is in use by Roush and many other race teams
5000 miles on mine and a sample enroute to Blackstone-labs.com to see how much life left.
~to the best of my knowledge~ - the high mileage mobil is the old good stuff mobil1
I was never a penzoil fan but the Platinum fully synthetic took the awards in tech achievement at the 04 SEMA show and is in use by Roush and many other race teams
5000 miles on mine and a sample enroute to Blackstone-labs.com to see how much life left.
#127
So I changed oil in my parents suburban yesterday. Let the engine run for 5 minutes and drained the oil. I saw signs of sludge but nothing to bad. Then I took the filter off and HOLY Moly the filter was filled with sludge. Also in the last 5 month they only put on 2k miles. The suburban mostly is used on short trips around town.
I filled her up with Valvoline Maxlife and Fram filter.
I filled her up with Valvoline Maxlife and Fram filter.
#130
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by dnd2984
So I changed oil in my parents suburban yesterday. Let the engine run for 5 minutes and drained the oil. I saw signs of sludge but nothing to bad. Then I took the filter off and HOLY Moly the filter was filled with sludge. Also in the last 5 month they only put on 2k miles. The suburban mostly is used on short trips around town.
I filled her up with Valvoline Maxlife and Fram filter.
I filled her up with Valvoline Maxlife and Fram filter.
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#131
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Thats when i would go out, buy another filter buy the cheapest oil i could and get a can of seafoam just for the crankcase and let it idle with that in it for 10-15 min then redrain and put the good oil and filter on ![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
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I did, My bro went out and got me some cheap stuff along with seafoam. Cant beat the quailty of Valuecraft oil
#132
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#134
Senior Moderator
counter clockwise. hand tight plus a quarter turn
#135
Always put some oil in the new filter and a little on its o ring and threads before installing.
prefilling eliminates the dry start condition while it fills then sends oil to the engine,
prevent that!!
If a shop did it last time- you will know what too tight means for the oil filter and drain plug!
Turning the wheel gives more access to the filter as well
After refilling oil- start car- check for oil pressure, check drain plug and filter for leaks
stop engine and recheck oil level
I know it seems basic, but a member here took car to dealer and they forgot to add oil-
on an oil change service! pop went the motor!!!
prefilling eliminates the dry start condition while it fills then sends oil to the engine,
prevent that!!
If a shop did it last time- you will know what too tight means for the oil filter and drain plug!
Turning the wheel gives more access to the filter as well
After refilling oil- start car- check for oil pressure, check drain plug and filter for leaks
stop engine and recheck oil level
I know it seems basic, but a member here took car to dealer and they forgot to add oil-
on an oil change service! pop went the motor!!!
#136
Originally Posted by dnd2984
sludge = The suburban mostly is used on short trips around town.
#137
Hey guys...When you do oil changes, do you use rhino ramps or don't use anything? I bought the rhino ramps and was planning to do oil change and the tranny fluid drain 3x3 method tomorrow. But I was worried about when the car is on the ramps, does the oil (engine and/or tranny oil) have a hard time draining?
#138
Hey guys...When you do oil changes, do you use rhino ramps or don't use anything? I bought the rhino ramps and was planning to do oil change and the tranny fluid drain 3x3 method tomorrow. But I was worried about when the car is on the ramps, does the oil (engine and tranny oil) have a hard time draining out? I had this sudden notion that the car should be on flat surface for drain engine and tranny oil??
#139
The drain plugs are in the back of the units- no prob with the ramps
have a spotter help you on them and make sure to put a block of wood behind the rear tire so car cant roll off backwards
dont be alarmed when metal is found on trans drain plug- its magnetic for a reason
have a spotter help you on them and make sure to put a block of wood behind the rear tire so car cant roll off backwards
dont be alarmed when metal is found on trans drain plug- its magnetic for a reason
#140
Originally Posted by mpg2034
Hey guys...When you do oil changes, do you use rhino ramps or don't use anything? I bought the rhino ramps and was planning to do oil change and the tranny fluid drain 3x3 method tomorrow. But I was worried about when the car is on the ramps, does the oil (engine and/or tranny oil) have a hard time draining?
I have been using Rhino ramps. They are great and very strong. I have left my car on the ramps for couple of hours and no issues.
#142
Originally Posted by dnd2984
Kris I take it you are a big Batman fan.
BTW, just last week, me and some friends were having a drunken conversation. And the topic of which super hero would outbeat all other super heros came up. We came to the conclusion that Batman would be victorious. =p
#143
Originally Posted by mpg2034
Who isn't?? When I was little, I lost count of how many times I watched the first Batman movie, after the first 100 times.
BTW, just last week, me and some friends were having a drunken conversation. And the topic of which super hero would outbeat all other super heros came up. We came to the conclusion that Batman would be victorious. =p
BTW, just last week, me and some friends were having a drunken conversation. And the topic of which super hero would outbeat all other super heros came up. We came to the conclusion that Batman would be victorious. =p
Where u a fan of the cartoon show on WB. Trust me I am a huge batman fan.
#144
Yeah! I watched anything and everything with Batman. When they were shooting Batman begins here in downtown Chicago, I could watch it from my condo since I'm on 43rd floor. That was a dream come true.
#146
Spend the money and get the K&N or the Mobil filter- both nearly identical innards and $
10 bucks on a crucial part of the system is cheap insurance
The oil is the engines blood- the filter is the Lymph nodes- capture bad stuff
Go big spend 6 more dollars and Seafoam the crankcase- you will be amazed at what was clogging the oil passageways and spraybars- half a can in the gas tank half in the oil thru the cap will fix you right up
Add to oil 5-15 minutes before change- run at idle
10 bucks on a crucial part of the system is cheap insurance
The oil is the engines blood- the filter is the Lymph nodes- capture bad stuff
Go big spend 6 more dollars and Seafoam the crankcase- you will be amazed at what was clogging the oil passageways and spraybars- half a can in the gas tank half in the oil thru the cap will fix you right up
Add to oil 5-15 minutes before change- run at idle
#148
You found GALLONS of seafoam !!! (insert homer simpson donut drool here)
its 8 pints to a gallon right? thats a 12 dollar savings
I got my neighbors hooked on the stuff too~
its 8 pints to a gallon right? thats a 12 dollar savings
I got my neighbors hooked on the stuff too~
#151
Instructor
So i just got a 5qt jug of mobil 1 at wally world, and it says fully synthetic on the top of the jug, does that mean its the old formula. From what i've heard on this thread and others, the new mobil 1 formula isn't fully synthetic.
#152
if it says FULLY- its the right stuff as far as being a pure synthetic
I believe the correct way to explain it is they changed formulas to lower grade base oil
For the old recipe- buy mobil1 high mileage
I believe the correct way to explain it is they changed formulas to lower grade base oil
For the old recipe- buy mobil1 high mileage
#155
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
if it says FULLY- its the right stuff as far as being a pure synthetic
I believe the correct way to explain it is they changed formulas to lower grade base oil
For the old recipe- buy mobil1 high mileage
I believe the correct way to explain it is they changed formulas to lower grade base oil
For the old recipe- buy mobil1 high mileage
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Oh and ive used nothing but the little orange Fram filter with the exception of buying the M1 filter 3 or so times and we all know the condition of my last motor.
But thats all just my
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#156
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by dnd2984
Just out of curosity does anyone use oil additives?
#159
Originally Posted by godfather2
i use mobile 1 5w-30 with mobile 1 filter. let me know the next time you're working on the tl and i'll come help out
Defiently I will be moving end of august so wont be workin on the car for quite some time. Dont really have anything to do right now. I think.
#160
The EPA required a change that removed certain metals and unknowns from the oils to prevent cat converter damage.....
So that is the real change in the formula AND some brands have gone to a cheaper base oil in the formula to save money
I want my engine to last like Kris'- so I am using what I feel is appropraite for that.
So that is the real change in the formula AND some brands have gone to a cheaper base oil in the formula to save money
I want my engine to last like Kris'- so I am using what I feel is appropraite for that.