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Old 09-04-2010, 02:06 PM
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what engine oil do you guys use? i used to royal purple but i heard that it starts to burn after 2000 miles.
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Old 09-04-2010, 02:30 PM
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Mobil 1 full synthetic 5w30.
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mobil one.
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Mobil 1 0W40. Many years. Many thousands of miles. Great results.
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Used Mobile 1 Fully Syn and it started leaking
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German Castrol, switching to Pennzoil Platinum next oil change. PureOne filters.
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i use RP. never had a problem.
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Here: http://ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1299

I use Amsoil sig. series 0w30
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These oil threads come up more often than they should, just saying.

What the heck, I'll contribute.

Mobil 1 10w-30, Fram filter. I'm thinking about switching to an Ac Delco oil filter.
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Used Mobile 1 Fully Syn and it started leaking
I once put Amaco gas in my car and an injector died.
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