Oil: Switching to synthetic.
08-19-2003, 01:08 PM
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Oil: Switching to synthetic. I read some posts in a search and just wanted to get a good consensus.
I currently use dino oil 10w30 and I have no oil consumption. I was told the synthetic blends would help my car out a bit for the longevity for wear and tear, not to mention I beat the **** out of it. After reading I came to this conclusion:
For the summer use either Amsoil 10w30 or Redline 10w30, and for the winter, use 5w30 of the same blend. Am I correct with this information? Also, how much does 1qt of redline cost? I found amsoil for $6.99 each.
And if I wanted to stay with dino oil go with Castrol GTX 10w40.
Am I right after reading all of this?
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-Steve
I currently use dino oil 10w30 and I have no oil consumption. I was told the synthetic blends would help my car out a bit for the longevity for wear and tear, not to mention I beat the **** out of it. After reading I came to this conclusion:
For the summer use either Amsoil 10w30 or Redline 10w30, and for the winter, use 5w30 of the same blend. Am I correct with this information? Also, how much does 1qt of redline cost? I found amsoil for $6.99 each.
And if I wanted to stay with dino oil go with Castrol GTX 10w40.
Am I right after reading all of this?
Thanks
-Steve
08-19-2003, 05:42 PM
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Re: Oil: Switching to synthetic. For dino oils, GTX 10w40 or Pennzoil 10w40 would work very well.
For synthetics, Amsoil or Redline 10w30 both work very well, but you could honestly use their 5w30 all year round, because in both cases their 5w30s don't thin out.
For oil filters, I like the K&Ns myself, or a good lower cost alternative is the NAPA Gold/Wix.
For synthetics, Amsoil or Redline 10w30 both work very well, but you could honestly use their 5w30 all year round, because in both cases their 5w30s don't thin out.
For oil filters, I like the K&Ns myself, or a good lower cost alternative is the NAPA Gold/Wix.
08-19-2003, 05:58 PM
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Re: Oil: Switching to synthetic. The 10w30 is more for areas like were I live. It is not uncomen to get 110 degree days. When you get out on the pavement in this kind of weather the heat from the road is killer. I use 5w30 only when the days start out at less then 50 degrees and don't go over 60. Also see the post in the new bee section. I answered a question simular to your there about mobile one oil.
08-20-2003, 07:38 AM
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Re: Oil: Switching to synthetic. Well since I didnt have the time to change the oil myself yesterday (stupid fiance wanted to spend time together on our anniv...go figure!?!?) I ended up getting butt raped for a whoping $76 oil change over at Belle Tire. They charged me 9.99 a qt as apposed to 6.99 a qt at autozone for amsoil 5w30 and an amsoil filter. Oh well, they said that the oil SHOULD last me 6k miles(which makes it about $35 a change which is decent) and on cars that dont race around as much, it could last 10k-12kmi without a change. I'll probably end up changing it right on the 6k mark and do it myself next time since the woman wont be bugging me.
The reason I HAD to change the oil ASAP is because I just did a H/C swap and I am heading to the track today, so I needed the change anyhoo.
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The reason I HAD to change the oil ASAP is because I just did a H/C swap and I am heading to the track today, so I needed the change anyhoo.
-Steve
08-20-2003, 07:49 AM
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Re: Oil: Switching to synthetic.
Well since I didnt have the time to change the oil myself yesterday (stupid fiance wanted to spend time together on our anniv...go figure!?!?) I ended up getting butt raped for a whoping $76 oil change over at Belle Tire. They charged me 9.99 a qt as apposed to 6.99 a qt at autozone for amsoil 5w30 and an amsoil filter. Oh well, they said that the oil SHOULD last me 6k miles(which makes it about $35 a change which is decent) and on cars that dont race around as much, it could last 10k-12kmi without a change. I'll probably end up changing it right on the 6k mark and do it myself next time since the woman wont be bugging me.
The reason I HAD to change the oil ASAP is because I just did a H/C swap and I am heading to the track today, so I needed the change anyhoo.
-Steve
The reason I HAD to change the oil ASAP is because I just did a H/C swap and I am heading to the track today, so I needed the change anyhoo.
-Steve
Here, I'll even give you a preview..
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Re: Oil: Switching to synthetic.
Well since I didnt have the time to change the oil myself yesterday (stupid fiance wanted to spend time together on our anniv...go figure!?!?) I ended up getting butt raped for a whoping $76 oil change over at Belle Tire. They charged me 9.99 a qt as apposed to 6.99 a qt at autozone for amsoil 5w30 and an amsoil filter. Oh well, they said that the oil SHOULD last me 6k miles(which makes it about $35 a change which is decent) and on cars that dont race around as much, it could last 10k-12kmi without a change. I'll probably end up changing it right on the 6k mark and do it myself next time since the woman wont be bugging me.
The reason I HAD to change the oil ASAP is because I just did a H/C swap and I am heading to the track today, so I needed the change anyhoo.
-Steve
The reason I HAD to change the oil ASAP is because I just did a H/C swap and I am heading to the track today, so I needed the change anyhoo.
-Steve
Here, I'll even give you a preview..
"Thinking about taking a dump.."
Riiiiiight, jackass. This isn't ls1.com =)
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Re: Oil: Switching to synthetic. I'm gonna start a post to give people a play by play of my bowel movements. I think we need more useless posts like this on the forum.
Here, I'll even give you a preview..
"Thinking about taking a dump.."
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Kinda harsh huh? Was it a sinker or floater?
To get back to the subject, what's the consensus with Mobil One?
Here, I'll even give you a preview..
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Kinda harsh huh? Was it a sinker or floater?
To get back to the subject, what's the consensus with Mobil One?
08-20-2003, 02:51 PM
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Re: Oil: Switching to synthetic.
To get back to the subject, what's the consensus with Mobil One?
If you definitely must use Mobil 1, mix in a quart or two of their 15w50 to beef up their 5w30 or 10w30. But be careful with that mixture in the winter, since it won't offer as good of a cold cranking performance as those other choices I mentioned above.
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Re: Oil: Switching to synthetic. Kinda harsh huh? Was it a sinker or floater?
To get back to the subject, what's the consensus with Mobil One?
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I'm just screwing with Steve. I work with him and he calls me every 20 minutes with a different question or to alert me to a post on here.
BTW it sank like a rock
To get back to the subject, what's the consensus with Mobil One?
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I'm just screwing with Steve. I work with him and he calls me every 20 minutes with a different question or to alert me to a post on here.
BTW it sank like a rock
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Re: Oil: Switching to synthetic.
To get back to the subject, what's the consensus with Mobil One?
If you definitely must use Mobil 1, mix in a quart or two of their 15w50 to beef up their 5w30 or 10w30. But be careful with that mixture in the winter, since it won't offer as good of a cold cranking performance as those other choices I mentioned above.
'Glad you stuck around to help the cause! Anyway, back to Mobil One, I'm in S. Florida so the coldest start this LS1 will ever see is about 55 degrees. Should I still mix and blend?
Man, it's great to still see you around.
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Re: Oil: Switching to synthetic.
Kinda harsh huh? Was it a sinker or floater?
To get back to the subject, what's the consensus with Mobil One?
To get back to the subject, what's the consensus with Mobil One?
BTW it sank like a rock
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Need more fiber in your diet! And I do like the camaraderie!
08-20-2003, 07:29 PM
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Re: Oil: Switching to synthetic.
Patman! Long time no hear! I "talked" with you back in '98 when LS1's first hit the scene. You are the sage!
'Glad you stuck around to help the cause! Anyway, back to Mobil One, I'm in S. Florida so the coldest start this LS1 will ever see is about 55 degrees. Should I still mix and blend?
Man, it's great to still see you around.
'Glad you stuck around to help the cause! Anyway, back to Mobil One, I'm in S. Florida so the coldest start this LS1 will ever see is about 55 degrees. Should I still mix and blend?
Man, it's great to still see you around.
With your climate the mixing method should work out very well. Go for it!