which oil to use??
04-01-2009, 02:01 PM
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which oil to use??
was just wondering which oil people prefer for a TL.. i currently use mobil 1 fully synthetic? any better preferences.. and choise of filters?
04-02-2009, 02:59 AM
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I use Mobile 1 Synthetic Oil. I also buy a synthetic Mobile Filter. Beautiful. 
Honestly I dont know of any better oil.. :P
I say Mobile Synthetic is the way to go!
Honestly I dont know of any better oil.. :P
I say Mobile Synthetic is the way to go!
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04-02-2009, 10:14 PM
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Amsoil filters too. Every time I do a search for most recommended I come back to Amsoil. and no I am not a dealer... check the research for yourself.
04-07-2009, 10:56 AM
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I went to walmart after my friend suggested and got a 5 gallon jug of mobile sythetic for $25 bucks plus filter so it ended up being $30.
04-09-2009, 03:12 PM
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I heard that those synthetics from BMW and Mercedes are some high quality stuff, definitely better than the mobil 1 everyone can buy from walmart. lots of additives and anti-wear. No wonder my friend's 325i had an oil change in about 11k miles.
04-10-2009, 10:22 AM
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Most of it is Castrol Edge except for the thicker oils they offer.
04-10-2009, 10:23 AM
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04-10-2009, 10:28 AM
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I run Amsoil straight 30wt, a TRUE full synthetic unlike others that claim to be. It flows like a 10w-30 but no VIIs so it won't shear down like the others. Perfect for my climate. And of course Amsoil EAO 20 filter though I hear the new RP filters are just as good and available locally.
Just an FYI, Amsoil's 0w-20 is on the thick side of a 20w and their 0w-30 "SSO" is on the thin 30wt side. Not a lot of difference in hot viscosity. The 0w-20 will flow better in cold temps.
Just an FYI, Amsoil's 0w-20 is on the thick side of a 20w and their 0w-30 "SSO" is on the thin 30wt side. Not a lot of difference in hot viscosity. The 0w-20 will flow better in cold temps.
04-10-2009, 10:50 AM
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I just use the whatever brand of 5W-20 synthetic has the best price at the time. Most often, that's been Penzoil Platinum from Walmart. Back in February, NAPA stores had their own brand of synthetic on sale for $3.29 a quart. The store manager said it's really Valvoline SynPower with NAPA's name on it, so I bought a case. So far, so good.
As for Mobil1, I'm sure it's good oil. But considering ExxonMobil cleared $45 BILLION in profits last year while gouging us for $4+ a gallon at the pump, I really don't think they need any of MY money.
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As for Mobil1, I'm sure it's good oil. But considering ExxonMobil cleared $45 BILLION in profits last year while gouging us for $4+ a gallon at the pump, I really don't think they need any of MY money.
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