Oil Type
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Oil Type
Hey guys i just got my first oil change done. I went around to my local department stores and could only get 5w30 Mobil One. The manual states that the recommended type is 5w20 but it is ok to use 5w30. Is this ok if i stick with 5w30? How will this affect my TLS. I did a search and found that many use 0w30. Which oil type and brand do you guys think is optimal for the TLS? All input is greatly appreciated.
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Re: Oil Type
Originally posted by Armydog14
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The manual states that the recommended type is 5w20 but it is ok to use 5w30. Is this ok if i stick with 5w30? How will this affect my TLS. I did a search and found that many use 0w30. Which oil type and brand do you guys think is optimal for the TLS? All input is greatly appreciated.
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The manual states that the recommended type is 5w20 but it is ok to use 5w30. Is this ok if i stick with 5w30? How will this affect my TLS. I did a search and found that many use 0w30. Which oil type and brand do you guys think is optimal for the TLS? All input is greatly appreciated.
5w-30 offers more protection
0w-30 is probably overkill
10w-30 is NOT ok...etc.
5-20 is "supposed" to be more fuel efficient...but I think I'm going to stick with 5w-30.
I'll probably switch to Amsoil 0-30 after my 100k warranty wears out and change it every 10k miles after that.
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Re: Re: Oil Type
Originally posted by edgalang
5w-20 is ok
5w-30 offers more protection
0w-30 is probably overkill
10w-30 is NOT ok...etc.
5-20 is "supposed" to be more fuel efficient...but I think I'm going to stick with 5w-30.
I'll probably switch to Amsoil 0-30 after my 100k warranty wears out and change it every 10k miles after that.
5w-20 is ok
5w-30 offers more protection
0w-30 is probably overkill
10w-30 is NOT ok...etc.
5-20 is "supposed" to be more fuel efficient...but I think I'm going to stick with 5w-30.
I'll probably switch to Amsoil 0-30 after my 100k warranty wears out and change it every 10k miles after that.
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I originally was using 5w30 Mobil1. Once they changed their formula I stopped using them and switched to Redline 5w20 with a Mobil1 filter.
I saw ZERO difference in gas mileage.....
I saw ZERO difference in gas mileage.....
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Originally posted by juniorbean
I originally was using 5w30 Mobil1. Once they changed their formula I stopped using them and switched to Redline 5w20 with a Mobil1 filter.
I saw ZERO difference in gas mileage.....
I originally was using 5w30 Mobil1. Once they changed their formula I stopped using them and switched to Redline 5w20 with a Mobil1 filter.
I saw ZERO difference in gas mileage.....
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Originally posted by Armydog14
Where is the cheapest place to get oil???????Please state what brand, type, price, and where you bought your oil? I got my Mobil One 5w30 from target for 3.99 a quart.
Where is the cheapest place to get oil???????Please state what brand, type, price, and where you bought your oil? I got my Mobil One 5w30 from target for 3.99 a quart.
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mobile1 0w-30 and the oversized M1-105 filter if you have wallymart do the change atleast in my area it was 25$ plus my filter which was 12$ you can barley do it your self that price
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