RaptorCLS

Getting to ready to do an oil change and I want to start using Mobil 1 Syn. Do I need to do anything else before hand, i.e. flush...etc. Or just pour the new stuff in after draining?

Thanks
RaptorCLS

ChucksTL_RENAMED

Just pour it in and go!

darrinb

5w-20 right??

fender4

aaaaaaaaggggg

http://www.desertsundirectsales.com/ford5w20.htm

NOVAwhiteTypeS

make sure u use fram x2 filter 7500 miles

RaptorCLS

5w-30

should I be using the 5w-20?

RaptorCLS

I was going to get the Mobil 1 filter. Is the Fram x2 better?

joeandcarol2

5w-30 is fine. so would say better than 5w-20

fender4

read above web page,, and then this,,

http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml


decide what you can live with

SinnedTL

dont use fram, they use paper based backing for the filter medium, which has a tendency to break apart during stressful situations, use stp, bosch or mobil 1, they all use synthetic medium...

CLS899

I would use Purolator PureOne PL 14459 instead of the Fram 2X, as the Purolator has a better filtering media, better oil flow and is better made.

CO-CL-S

You should change your blinker fluid prior to going to synthetic. YMMV

mr. big

So, is it safe to go fully synthetic when the manufacturer reccomends 5w-20 and Mobil1 doesnt make that weight? i know for accords u can use either weight, but acura for the cls specifically states 5w-20....Also, can u use honda filters with synthetic? or do u need mobil 1??

Syncros-CL6

keep in mind that the 01 CLs used 5W-30....talk to any mechanic and theyd say use 30 vs 20 in a second....

brianlin87

iTrader: (1)

do you need a mobil 1 filter for using synthetic?

i use honda filter...

mattg

honda filter is fine. i use 5w-30.

mr. big

so u dont need 5w-2o? despite the recommendations? what if sumthin goes wrong?

CO-CL-S

http://www.vtr.org/maintain/oil-overview.html

Pappy

I'm about to use start using Mobil 1. My dealer only uses Honda filters. But I heard they are good.

fender4

here's the latest page

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/misc/all_oilfaq.html

Honda filters are CRAP or better yet,, yes they are good for 3k miles,,

fun reading here

http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml

How can you trust a filter that's made three diff ways dependent on the country of origin,, and no the USA filter is not the best,, if you want a good low cost filter use a STP,, I stand by science and a good tear down audit,,, not a high school grad (maybe) working as a mechanic or salesman. If your on this board and say something is the best,,, prove it... using science,,

Black CL-S 4-Life

5w-30 with a Honda filter for me.

JakeCL

has anyone tried one of these?

greyjhu

No need for any special oil filter if you are using Synthetic. I starting using 5-30 Mobil 1 in my car in the fall when I first changed my oil (at 5,000 miles) and now I change my oil every 5000 miles. FYI - Costco Wholesale sells Mobil 1 for like $22 for 6, and only 5 quarts are need for an oil change.

RaptorCLS

sweet...thanks everyone for their help....

I have the mobil1 running in there on a x2 fram...everywhere I went, Mobil1 filter was either sold out or they didnt carry it....next time I'll buy a few to have handy...