was just wondering which oil people prefer for a TL.. i currently use mobil 1 fully synthetic? any better preferences.. and choise of filters?

 

I use royal purp for the oil and I dont know what I use for a filter though.

 

Motorcraft 5W20 ($12.50), and purolator pure one filter ($5- 6).
I change oil according to MID, sometimes 0% sometimes 10- 15%
Less than $20 for an oil change, can't be happier than that.

 

i always felt royal was for mainly used in modified cars? i thought about it but i saw the price n i backed off lol...

 

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!

 

+1.

I always get 5 quarts of oil + filter for $13.99-$15.99 at the auto parts store, when they run specials...which is like, ALWAYS.

 

I use Mobil Synthetic too. Mobil filter or OEM.

 

AmsOil 0w20 & 0w30

 

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.

 

Amsoil 0w-20 full Synthetic, with an EaO filter

 

Another vote for Motorcraft Semi-Syth 5W20, Wix filters

 

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.

 

Mobil 1 full synthetic & OEM filter

 

I currently have BMW 5W30 fully synthetic in my car as I had extra left over from when I worked at BMW. I am using a WIX filter...

I'm assuming you meant 5 quart jug as a 5 gallon one for $25 would be AMAZING!

 

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.

 

royal purple 5w20 it the best there is

 

this kind of oil thread reminded me of road rage, by the way where's road rage? any idea guys?

 

I use Acura oil in my TL. Royal Purple in my Legend.

 

Yes, the MID in most BMW's don't call for an oil change for 15K - 20K miles


I believe Road Rage's last post was like 4 years ago...

Do you really have 2 08 TL-S's??

 

all of my honda i use castro syntec...i like it better than mobil 1

 

advance auto parts is on sale now 5 qt castro syntec and kn filter for 24.99 it will expire on 4-22-09

 

Wix filters FTW!

....and Castrol Syntec 'cuz it's on sale at Costco all the time.

 

Amsoil

 

Most of it is Castrol Edge except for the thicker oils they offer.

 

That is because they hold 2-3 times more oil than the TL.

Mercedes and Porsche were also doing extremely long intervals but they cut them back a lot this year.

 

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.

 

M1 0W-20 Synthetic, OEM filter

 

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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