thelinux

OK, another engine oil question.

I don't race my TL. It's just a daily commuter.
Which oil do you think gives best quality for the price?

MichaelBenz

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Given your information....

I would just stay with Mobil One. No reason for anything greater...and anything less would be a crime.

InFaMouSLink

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^^ +1

ARX-01b

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Motorcraft Synblend

DeMAN

Pennzoil Platinum

aquariussuperman

Valvoline Synpower

I hate cars

x2

pffpffpass

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Castrol Syntech.. Walmart 21.57 - 5qts

HONgDA

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That's what I bought since every Walmart I went to sold out of the Mobil1 synthetic in the 5qt jugs. I might end up sticking with Castrol.

Turbonut

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Regular old Dino 5/20 or 5/30 that is on sale. Can't beat $1.75/$2.00 a quart and you'll have no problems.

I hate cars

Very true. Any SM or SL rated oil today will do just fine. The reason I suggested the PP is you can usually find deals at Autozone with it costing the same as regular dino oil.

Bearcat94

Who can say that there is $5 or more "quality" in Mobil1 than in whatever else (Pennzoil, Castrol, Valvoline, etc ....).

You either THINK it's worth the extra $5 or you don't.

I hate cars

It's only temporary. The hurricane knocked out their biggest PAO production plant.

HONgDA

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Didn't know about that thanks..quick question.. Which would you run in your car if you had to choose one, Mobil1 or Castrol Syntec?

chadwikki

My wife always takes the TL into the dealer to get the service/oil change done, but recently we got her into an SUV so the TL is all mine now. So the question I have is, if I switch from whatever the dealer has been putting in there to say a synthetic (Mobile1, Castrol Syntec, or even thinking of using AMSOIL), is there anything else I need to change along with it? I read that I would need a different oil filter with AMSOIL synthetic...is that the case with all synthetics? And is there anything else I would need to change out?

I hate cars

Mobil 1. Now if we're talking German Castrol (0w-30 Syntec), I would go Syntec all the way. It's proven to be an outstanding oil. The German stuff has a "European formula" or something to that effect stamped on it.

I hate cars

Not at all. Run any filter and oil combo you want.

What you might've heard is that if you're going to try the full 20,000+ interval that their filter is recommended.

I think Amsoil's EAO line offers the best flow and filtration but Mobil 1 filters and K&N, are good too. Donaldson uses the same media as Amsoil (Donaldson supplies Amsoil) so if you can find a Donaldson that fits your car you could save a little. It may be a little difficult since Donaldson is primarily an industrial supplier.

HONgDA

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Castrol Syntec 5w-20. In that case I'll go back to Mobil 1 next oil change.

darksky

Synthetic oil = chemically more consistent than dino oil. In other words, the manufacture knows that 99 % (or whatever percentage) of the molecules are of a certain length hydrocarbon. It doesn't have any real fantastic properties over dino oil which may or may not have that same level of consistency.

Synthetic oil is important in a turbo charged engine for example due to the extra heat, but in a daily commute car like your TL... you're wasting your $$$.

MichaelBenz

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Note...if you say you have been going to the dealer and its an Acura dealer...they are already using Mobil1 synthetic....I would just keep on keepin on in your case..unless you have a feeling that you need to change.

I hate cars

I think it varies dealer to dealer. I know for a fact that my Acura dealer uses bulk dino 10w-30 in everything that comes through the doors.

phred

People get so hung up on oil. Use a brand name that at least meets the specs of the manufacturer and you'll be fine. If it's dino, change it often. If it's synth, less often. It's just not that big a deal. Modern engines are very hardy, and modern oils are very good.

JD TL-S

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While I was at Acura today I asked about RP, they said they use Mobil 1, I asked if it the 100% synthetic one, he said yes. I guess I will just have them do it, WTF

grondie

I'm with you ARX - Motorcraft Semi-Synthetic, great oil and priced about the same are reg premium oils. I also run it in my turbo cars, which tend to detroy oil and everything else (heat!), and have had good uoa results.

But, as others have said, using any reputiable oil and changing it according to the specs is fine.

tech_rcd

If you do some research you will find that only Amsoil offers extended oil drains with a warranty. That for my money is the best

Acura3GTL

+1
Walmart 5w20 $12.50 5qt jug

k9lovr

I have a question, if the dealer is using full synthetic wouldnt they want to advertise that. The reason I ask is I "heard" that once you go full synthetic you should not go back to dino oil as you guys call it. Any substance to this claim and if so what is the reason?

maharajamd

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They don't. Whomever said that ^ uptop doesn't know what they are talking about. The dealer uses bulk dino. If you ask for synthetic they will do it but charge extra. I saw the pricing table when I went in for my first change. Wasn't worth it. Actually doing it at the dealer isn't worth it at all. Buy the good stuff (I like Mobile1 syn) and put it in yourself and you'll be sitting at or below the same price for a dino changeout at the dealer....

greco9885

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Agree^^^

Don't be so sure dealers use full synthetic. The Jeep dealership I went to used a blend, synthetic was extra.

Never trust dealers, that why I do my own, its cheaper, and I KNOW what EXACTLY is going in. People at the service desk can say anything, which doesnt mean shit since they werent the ones that actually did the oil change.

Also they usually charge you +/-$20 for full synthetic, but like I said, you really have no idea what they are using unless you test it

k9lovr

That is what I thought but I figured I would ask since I have always done my own oil. But has anyone heard of the "once you go synthetic you shouldnt go back" thing?

maharajamd

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http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...ics/Myths.aspx

Tame Ladies

I'm gonna switch from dealer oil to
Mobile 1. Memberswho are using Mobile, since I won't be getting oil filter from dealer anymore, what oil filter are you using with Mobile 1. Thanks.

BEAR-AvHistory

Mobil 1-104. Its the S2000 filter & a little bigger then the TL filter

mglax13

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Not to thread hijack, but I hate opening up a new oil thread. I'm coming up on my first oil change and wil be draining the break in oil. Being that this is a thicker kind of oil that may have small metal particles and what not, is there anything else to do besides just draining it?

greco9885

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I used a quart of left over oil i used in my truck to "rinse" it out.

Also, if your talking about the "special break in oil" (which i think you are) I didn't notice anything come out besides the oil, plus it really wasnt that thick. it was just as thin as any other oil change