When To Start Using Mobil One??
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When To Start Using Mobil One??
Hey guys I have a 2003 TL-Sw/17,000 miles, I've changed the oil many times.Last time coming from dealership.I was wondering when is a good time or right time(Does it even Matter??) to think about switching to synthetic oil (Mobil One),and is there any negeative effect or positive effect I might face from using synthetic oil too early.And whats do people out there use 10/30-15/40.......Thank You In advance
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You can start using it right now. Just use what viscosity is printed on the oil filler cap and I wouldnt even worry about flushing your engine with that many miles.
If you do use M1 use the extended mileage series.
If you do use M1 use the extended mileage series.
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thanks just thought i read that it was good to use Regular Oil up till a certain point.My next Oil change at 18,000 will make the switch
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With the mileage that you have, it should not be a problem to switch it. I did mine when my TLS was at 5,000 miles. I switched it to Mobile One 5w30 and change it every 5k miles.
Hope this helps.
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Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by samkws
u r from san fran, so 5W-30 would be good enough
i recommend amsoil or motul, but more expensive thou
i recommend amsoil or motul, but more expensive thou
Do you think the amsoil is worth the difference in price??
I'm on the fence as to which one to buy
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Originally Posted by Phesto
Do you think the amsoil is worth the difference in price??
I'm on the fence as to which one to buy
I'm on the fence as to which one to buy
just get Mobil 1 synthetic with the Mobil 1 filter and you will be good to go for at least 7k miles between changes. I usually do it around 7-9k miles (whenever I get to it in that time). I switched at 60k miles (all with dyno oil) and I am now to the sad point of 100k miles. There are no leaking problems at all - I dont believe that is a problem now with modern engines and oils. oh ya, I use 5w-30 year around.
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Originally Posted by Phesto
Do you think the amsoil is worth the difference in price??
I'm on the fence as to which one to buy
I'm on the fence as to which one to buy
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Originally Posted by samkws
i track my car so i think it's worth the price, it's only like 2 dollars more per qt
trust me HE DOES TRACK LOL
sam whats ur tl mileage on it now? i plan on buying a new tl, (mainly a 02) before i hit 100k
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I switched to synthetic (RedLine 5w-20) in both my new TL's. The 2002TLS ran great, now I've got a '04 TL. Both were changed from dyno to synthetic at the 2nd oil change. The '04 TL had approx 3800 miles when I switched.
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Amsoil oil is good for 15K and their EA filters are good for 25K or one year & is high capacity.
I would go with the Series 3000 5w-30 & EA filter for a one year oil change which is what I run. The series 3000 will save you some gas to.
I would go with the Series 3000 5w-30 & EA filter for a one year oil change which is what I run. The series 3000 will save you some gas to.
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You can switch any time you want.
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TLS at 63000
I am thinking about switching to synthetic oil however my car is at 63000 miles. Is there any special things I have to do to prep the car for synthetic oil at this point? Like motor flush, etc? Thanks
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I am thinking about switching to synthetic oil however my car is at 63000 miles. Is there any special things I have to do to prep the car for synthetic oil at this point? Like motor flush, etc? Thanks
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I switched to 0w20 mobil 1 synthetic around 48000miles, and I change oil every 5000 miles, I get excellent mileage and also very good starting in freezing cold michigan weather.
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Originally Posted by khunthun
I am thinking about switching to synthetic oil however my car is at 63000 miles. Is there any special things I have to do to prep the car for synthetic oil at this point? Like motor flush, etc? Thanks
Originally Posted by ultimatetl
where do you guys get the good quality filters and amsoil oil?
i usually go to Wal-Mart to get Fram filters....
i usually go to Wal-Mart to get Fram filters....
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Originally Posted by Fossil_TL
I switched to 0w20 mobil 1 synthetic around 48000miles, and I change oil every 5000 miles, I get excellent mileage and also very good starting in freezing cold michigan weather.
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Use Mobil 1 oil with a Mobil 1 filter and change it at the reccomended oil change interval(7500miles), sound good? OR Is it still too soon and wasting my money? Will switching to synthetic this late into the car's life even help or make a difference?
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I just hit 90k and I'm thinking of making the switch at the next oil change. I go to the dealership to get it changed but does anyone know if they have the mobil1 there or do I need to buy it and bring it over there when I go.
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Originally Posted by Hot Boi
I just hit 90k and I'm thinking of making the switch at the next oil change. I go to the dealership to get it changed but does anyone know if they have the mobil1 there or do I need to buy it and bring it over there when I go.
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Originally Posted by PenancE
trust me HE DOES TRACK LOL
sam whats ur tl mileage on it now? i plan on buying a new tl, (mainly a 02) before i hit 100k
sam whats ur tl mileage on it now? i plan on buying a new tl, (mainly a 02) before i hit 100k
now is at 88k km
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I switched to Mobil 1 5W30 after all the freebie oil changes that the dealer gave me. Initially, they didn't seem to mind me bringing in my own jug of Mobil 1 5W30 but recently, the service rep sorta read me the riot act about sticking to 5W20 and how 5W30 "might" affect my warranty so forth,etc...
I guess Honda was telling them to stick to the OEM spec oil or try to push for the Motul 5W20 they have available for close to $80.00.
Haven't seen much of Mobil1 5W20 here in Toronto.
I guess Honda was telling them to stick to the OEM spec oil or try to push for the Motul 5W20 they have available for close to $80.00.
Haven't seen much of Mobil1 5W20 here in Toronto.
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I think the same TL's from years 99-00 have recommed to use 5w30 and the same cars from 01 and up are suppose to use 5w20. Maybe they use 5w20 just so when they do testing they can say their cars are more efficient run. Just a thought.
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i just switched to mobile1 synthetic this past weekend.. i drove to ohio from tampa with the 10w30 synthetic blend (put about 1500 miles on that oil change), changed it before i came back and now with about 1300 miles on the 10w30 synthetic oil it still looks brand new. the engine runs alittle smoother too.
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I switched to synthetic (RedLine 5w-20) in both my new TL's. The 2002TLS ran great, now I've got a '04 TL. Both were changed from dyno to synthetic at the 2nd oil change. The '04 TL had approx 3800 miles when I switched.
I've seen "dyno" oil twice in this thread..time to correct that. It's "dino" as in dinosaurs, who created "fossil" fuels. It's not dyno as in dynamometer.
Dino=dinosaur=fossil fuels.
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