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edit: last day in LV.. I got majorly hammered here with my good buddy from HI, saw some , lost a lot of money on the tables, saw some ridiculously fast cars including the Nuremberg King Viper ACR, watched JJ take out his team mate FTW & lap Jr... in all it's been a great trip, but back to reality.
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Advanced Auto Parts has the Castrol Edge with Bosch Distance Plus Filter for $29.99...Good deal..got two of them. Add something else to over $75 and get free shipping. And they also have a code on the website that you can save up to 20% if you order online.
I Use this oil in the summer months and Mobil 1 0w-20 on the winter months. I might change to just keeping the castrol edge to change every year since I dont do much driving!
I Use this oil in the summer months and Mobil 1 0w-20 on the winter months. I might change to just keeping the castrol edge to change every year since I dont do much driving!
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^^^ i really dont know how castrol edge will be for high mileage engines ?!!
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I hate you! My trip was cut short but I was there primarily for a funeral anyway so it was hard to get into the Vegas mentality. Usually I have to be babysat but this time I was the babysitter. Mostly sober the whole time, that's a first. I did try out that 5 below club in the Mandalay Bay. Pretty boring but the bartenders do get topless with a little talking from the drunk friends. That would be the female bartenders for anyone wondering lol. I hit some other club in the Wynn but a fight between some gangbangers ruined the night. One of them took a swing at me for laughing at them, luckily I was sober or I probably would've gotten hit.
You have to tell me the next time you make a trip out here, we need to party.. lol. I really don't know the club scene out here & my future BIL hasn't taken us anywhere, but we checked out the Palms.. that was a cluster fuck. I can't imagine gangbangers hanging out at the Wynn.. that was one of the few places I didn't go during this trip. Anyways, next time bro. Thanks again for the offer.. but I was hammered that night.. that night is a whole new thread.. lol.
Advanced Auto Parts has the Castrol Edge with Bosch Distance Plus Filter for $29.99...Good deal..got two of them. Add something else to over $75 and get free shipping. And they also have a code on the website that you can save up to 20% if you order online.
I Use this oil in the summer months and Mobil 1 0w-20 on the winter months. I might change to just keeping the castrol edge to change every year since I dont do much driving!
I Use this oil in the summer months and Mobil 1 0w-20 on the winter months. I might change to just keeping the castrol edge to change every year since I dont do much driving!
#45
I like AAP deals especially their free s&h with >$75 but Castrol Edge is just an overpriced group III oil, not sure about the filter. There's always a deal on M1 (5qts any M1 product + M1 filter) for $25-30 at different national autopart dealers. It's difficult to find M1-EP stacked on the shelf during the deals though, it's the first to go.
I'm in agreement on Edge. It's an ok oil, but it's overpriced for what it is, just like most "synthetics" on the market that are nothing but hydrocracked dino and labeled as synthetic. I hate that oil companies are allowed to get away with that marketing tatic, to me it's tricking consumers into believing they are buying something, when they really aren't getting what they paid for. Especially when they are charging $7-$9 a quart for the stuff. I have a general dislike for Amsoil, I hate their MLM marketing approach, but at least they use real group IV PAO. For what they charge for group III "synthetics" now you can get a real synthetic like Amsoil or Redline for not much more.
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#46
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Thanks to this thread, I got some EP Mobil1 from Advanced Auto parts two weeks back for $30 including shipping for 4 qts/1 EP filter
Bought a 4 pack.
Since you guys are saying that Mobil 1 is just glorified regular oil (I do believe you), should I not wait till 10k miles to doa nother oil change?
Mobil recommends up to 15k mile intervals, I was thinking of doing 10k. Is it not safe? thanks (in LA driving)
Bought a 4 pack.
Since you guys are saying that Mobil 1 is just glorified regular oil (I do believe you), should I not wait till 10k miles to doa nother oil change?
Mobil recommends up to 15k mile intervals, I was thinking of doing 10k. Is it not safe? thanks (in LA driving)
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Thanks to this thread, I got some EP Mobil1 from Advanced Auto parts two weeks back for $30 including shipping for 4 qts/1 EP filter
Bought a 4 pack.
Since you guys are saying that Mobil 1 is just glorified regular oil (I do believe you), should I not wait till 10k miles to doa nother oil change?
Mobil recommends up to 15k mile intervals, I was thinking of doing 10k. Is it not safe? thanks (in LA driving)
Bought a 4 pack.
Since you guys are saying that Mobil 1 is just glorified regular oil (I do believe you), should I not wait till 10k miles to doa nother oil change?
Mobil recommends up to 15k mile intervals, I was thinking of doing 10k. Is it not safe? thanks (in LA driving)
also you said you got a 4 pack....4qts....for an oil change you need 5qts !!!
did you get Penn Plat or Ultra ? i would stick to synthetic once I switch to synthetic....i could feel my car running smoother with Penzoil Plat....(just like in the commercial )
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Just changed the oil in both the X & TL. I used Pep Boys $50 deal on RP w/ a RP filter & they actually had M1EP on the shelf so I grabbed 5qts of M1EP & a M1 filter for $30 as well. The TL (running RP) took 30 mins (had to reposition the car) & the X (running M1) took 15 mins.. They're purring like new again, slightly smoother than before.
I have the RP filters ready to be autopsied.. They still look brand new. The new oil change & filter change will be a good comparison for the next oc since both cars get about the same miles. It's been a little over 8k miles on both vehicles since the last change and the MID is at 300 miles past zero percent. Stay tuned for the filter autopsy.
I have the RP filters ready to be autopsied.. They still look brand new. The new oil change & filter change will be a good comparison for the next oc since both cars get about the same miles. It's been a little over 8k miles on both vehicles since the last change and the MID is at 300 miles past zero percent. Stay tuned for the filter autopsy.
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I bought 12 quarts of D4 Redline at HRPWorld.com listed as an authorized Reseller on Redline's website.
I highly recommend not buying from them. They do not answer emails, and after almost a week, no emails, no replies to emails, and item still has not shipped.
I'm trying to get the order canceled now.
I highly recommend not buying from them. They do not answer emails, and after almost a week, no emails, no replies to emails, and item still has not shipped.
I'm trying to get the order canceled now.
#52
Just changed the oil in both the X & TL. I used Pep Boys $50 deal on RP w/ a RP filter & they actually had M1EP on the shelf so I grabbed 5qts of M1EP & a M1 filter for $30 as well. The TL (running RP) took 30 mins (had to reposition the car) & the X (running M1) took 15 mins.. They're purring like new again, slightly smoother than before.
I have the RP filters ready to be autopsied.. They still look brand new. The new oil change & filter change will be a good comparison for the next oc since both cars get about the same miles. It's been a little over 8k miles on both vehicles since the last change and the MID is at 300 miles past zero percent. Stay tuned for the filter autopsy.
I have the RP filters ready to be autopsied.. They still look brand new. The new oil change & filter change will be a good comparison for the next oc since both cars get about the same miles. It's been a little over 8k miles on both vehicles since the last change and the MID is at 300 miles past zero percent. Stay tuned for the filter autopsy.
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Royal Purple oil filters are awesome!! Just bought one for my '09 TL with 5 quarts of RP 5w30 juice. I had Red Line 5w30 before this run. My car has always had the cold knock issue and with Royal Purple the noise goes away within 15 seconds of gentle driving. With Red Line 5w30, I still had the knock for a good minute. I am the kind who believes that starting the car and driving gently is better than idling for a minute. Majofo, not sure if you have seen a virgin RP oil filter cut open but here is a picture. One hell of a filter but way too expensive
Yep I took mine apart and the filter media was intact & held up well with that wire mesh support. It's an expensive filter but I'll keep the RP filter in 3x longer than the $5 filters so I break even..
I too notice the engine purrs so much smoother on new RP. It definitely degrades as the oil wears though. I'll be sending in a sample for analysis on my next oci.. I might even do an interval in between like at 3-4k miles for a comparison.
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Majofo, I actually have had a complete different results with Royal Purple in regards to degragation. It is probably the only oil I have used that doesn't lose its smoothness over an oil change interval. I have tried Amsoil, Red Line, Mobil 1, Pennzoil Platinum, Valvoline Synpower and Maxlife and I could feel the engine lose its smoothness over time. Not so with Royal Purple. Even at idle, I couldn't feel any sort of vibrations in the steering wheel or thru the pedal.
For those who may be bored and want to read this huge thread at BITOG, it is a testament as to how well RP worked in this guys car. Remeber the pictures of the cams using RP had TWICE the mileage as the cams using Mobil 1. These cars are actually abused ie. raced.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...1688931&page=1
For those who may be bored and want to read this huge thread at BITOG, it is a testament as to how well RP worked in this guys car. Remeber the pictures of the cams using RP had TWICE the mileage as the cams using Mobil 1. These cars are actually abused ie. raced.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...1688931&page=1
#56
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Majofo, I actually have had a complete different results with Royal Purple in regards to degragation. It is probably the only oil I have used that doesn't lose its smoothness over an oil change interval. I have tried Amsoil, Red Line, Mobil 1, Pennzoil Platinum, Valvoline Synpower and Maxlife and I could feel the engine lose its smoothness over time. Not so with Royal Purple. Even at idle, I couldn't feel any sort of vibrations in the steering wheel or thru the pedal.
For those who may be bored and want to read this huge thread at BITOG, it is a testament as to how well RP worked in this guys car. Remeber the pictures of the cams using RP had TWICE the mileage as the cams using Mobil 1. These cars are actually abused ie. raced.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...1688931&page=1
For those who may be bored and want to read this huge thread at BITOG, it is a testament as to how well RP worked in this guys car. Remeber the pictures of the cams using RP had TWICE the mileage as the cams using Mobil 1. These cars are actually abused ie. raced.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...1688931&page=1
It's the placebo effect. Explain how an engine can run smoother due to an oil change. The only thing that can change is viscosity resulting in a slightly smoother or rougher idle. But again, when oil is cold it can easily be at 10X it's hot viscosity and you don't really notice that much difference on a cold engine that's driven immediately after startup now do you.
I've been from a 0w-20 to a straight 30 in my TL and on the coldest winter days if I really pay attention it feels like there might be more vibration for the first minute or two at idle and that's really paying attention.
That dude was measuring his cams with a caliper and not a micrometer and it was on two different cars which leads to my third point.... One may had started out with a slightly smaller base circle in which case the lobe would have to be smaller to provide the same lift after the lobe difference was taken into account by the hydraulic lifters.
Another point..... these are f-ing roller cams with roller lifters...... There is no sliding, just rolling. Problems in lobe wear would be more of a metallurgy issue than lubrication issue assuming the lube is average.
There are sooo many more things to say but I just don't care enough to say them....
No offense to the OP, this is in no way aimed at you.
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I was expecting this response.. .. I registered with bitog last year but didn't stick with it because of the same petty arguments that pop up over & over.. I read the first page and last page of that thread and figured the middle was pretty much the same. lol..
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Sorry, wasn't sure where to post this, but Finally got around to installing the M1 Engine Oil EP and M1 Filter, and Redline ATF today.
Not sure about Engine being smoother, but wow the Redline makes a huge difference. My car was always smooth when revving medium/hard; jumping from gear to gear was seamless and smooth. However, it hard shifted with a delay+tug when up-shifting at light acceleration. That has gone away. Really lovin the stuff. Thanks to all the advice given in this thread
Not sure about Engine being smoother, but wow the Redline makes a huge difference. My car was always smooth when revving medium/hard; jumping from gear to gear was seamless and smooth. However, it hard shifted with a delay+tug when up-shifting at light acceleration. That has gone away. Really lovin the stuff. Thanks to all the advice given in this thread
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Check out www.napaautoparts.com.
All NAPA Gold filters are on sale for 40% off on the internet and in NAPA stores through the end of March. That means their P/N 1334 oil filter which is a WIX with their name on it is reduced to $4.37. And it's the fatter one to boot! I now also buy their own brand of synthetic 5W-20 which is Valvoline SynPower with their name on it for around $4.75 a quart.
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All NAPA Gold filters are on sale for 40% off on the internet and in NAPA stores through the end of March. That means their P/N 1334 oil filter which is a WIX with their name on it is reduced to $4.37. And it's the fatter one to boot! I now also buy their own brand of synthetic 5W-20 which is Valvoline SynPower with their name on it for around $4.75 a quart.
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Check out www.napaautoparts.com.
All NAPA Gold filters are on sale for 40% off on the internet and in NAPA stores through the end of March. That means their P/N 1334 oil filter which is a WIX with their name on it is reduced to $4.37. And it's the fatter one to boot! I now also buy their own brand of synthetic 5W-20 which is Valvoline SynPower with their name on it for around $4.75 a quart.
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All NAPA Gold filters are on sale for 40% off on the internet and in NAPA stores through the end of March. That means their P/N 1334 oil filter which is a WIX with their name on it is reduced to $4.37. And it's the fatter one to boot! I now also buy their own brand of synthetic 5W-20 which is Valvoline SynPower with their name on it for around $4.75 a quart.
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As for M1, ExxonMobil cleared $45 Billion in profits in 2008 while ripping us off for almost $5/gal at the pump. And if you'll notice, gas prices at Exxon stations are typically 10¢ a gallon higher on average than any other brand. So all things considered, I don't think they need any more of my money right now, OR YOURS.
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^^^ apple made a lot of money too....dont buy the ipad....any of us shouldnt
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^ I just bought a jug of Penzoil Platinum at Walmart for $20 yesterday on sale. Another good oil is Motorcraft synthetic blend and that runs about $11 a jug at Walmart. I follow the MID for changes, but the every-3K miles group could make do with the Motorcraft pretty well and save a little money too. I buy my Pure One filters when on sale and stock up since both my cars use the same filter it's pretty easy for me.
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bringing the thread back from the DEAD !!!
so this weekend did my oil change....i got my car at 60K miles....got oil changes at the dealership till 90K miles....car has Penn Plat 5-20 + KNN oil filter for ~30K miles....from 90K to 125K....
this weekend threw in some Mobil 1 EP + Mobil 1 EP filter .....the engine seems a lot smoother and quiter....throttle response was a little different too....
while shopping for Mobil1 EP i saw Penn Ultra....i think penn'z version of fully synthetic ??? do you guys know more about it ???
so this weekend did my oil change....i got my car at 60K miles....got oil changes at the dealership till 90K miles....car has Penn Plat 5-20 + KNN oil filter for ~30K miles....from 90K to 125K....
this weekend threw in some Mobil 1 EP + Mobil 1 EP filter .....the engine seems a lot smoother and quiter....throttle response was a little different too....
while shopping for Mobil1 EP i saw Penn Ultra....i think penn'z version of fully synthetic ??? do you guys know more about it ???
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Pennzoil ultra is supposed to be better than their full synthetic Pennzoil Platinum and is recommended by Ferrari :-P
I just picked up 2 gallons of Valvoline synpower for $5 after rebate at Kragen. It's a regional deal and seems to be going on in the socal area.
Last week, I picked up 10 quarts for $15 after rebate. I feel a bit gypped lol
I just picked up 2 gallons of Valvoline synpower for $5 after rebate at Kragen. It's a regional deal and seems to be going on in the socal area.
Last week, I picked up 10 quarts for $15 after rebate. I feel a bit gypped lol
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Pennzoil ultra is supposed to be better than their full synthetic Pennzoil Platinum and is recommended by Ferrari :-P
I just picked up 2 gallons of Valvoline synpower for $5 after rebate at Kragen. It's a regional deal and seems to be going on in the socal area.
Last week, I picked up 10 quarts for $15 after rebate. I feel a bit gypped lol
I just picked up 2 gallons of Valvoline synpower for $5 after rebate at Kragen. It's a regional deal and seems to be going on in the socal area.
Last week, I picked up 10 quarts for $15 after rebate. I feel a bit gypped lol
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I thought Penn Plat was grp3 and Penn Ultra is grp 4....just like Mobil 1 synthetic is grp3 and Mobil 1 EP is group4....
correct me if am wrong !!!
correct me if am wrong !!!
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^^^ lol i thought u didn't like that website
on a serious note....that is some detailed info....thanks IHC
on a serious note....that is some detailed info....thanks IHC
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IHC likes bitog.. he doesn't like some of the bitog newbs and asinine rhetoric that's spewed there.
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I'm permanently banned from there for posting nothing worse than what I've stated in this thread. Helen is a bitch. I've had thoughts of shutting that site down.
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no shit.. LOL!
I'm glad I didn't hang around and become a regular.
I'm glad I didn't hang around and become a regular.
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^^^ hey quit using my exclamation marks LOL !!!
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RP is $7 / qt at most places so that's not really a deal.
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yikes.. what's your OCI?
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They just did the first one at 12k miles.
Next is due around 26k or when the Maintenance Minder says "A Service". The 2010s have dropped to 10k miles and I will probably do it annually as I don't put many miles on any one car. That's what I do with the TL. The Jeep gets 3k or 6 mos.
Next is due around 26k or when the Maintenance Minder says "A Service". The 2010s have dropped to 10k miles and I will probably do it annually as I don't put many miles on any one car. That's what I do with the TL. The Jeep gets 3k or 6 mos.
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