Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody
11-05-2002, 09:12 AM
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Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody I'm about to do the oil change but I'm still debating about which brand...it's between Mobil 1..or Valvoline syntec....I have a 98 and I have a little oil consumption ......not very noticeable.....I add about 3/4 ofa quart every near 3000.....I heard a thread about some guy who had oil consumption and used Valvoline syntec and it helped him...I thought I give it a try...I'm currently using regular GTX 10W-30....I just want to go back to synthetic......... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody I use RedLine too. Why? Because of sales hype and because it's expensive. Is it the best oil for my engine? I have no idea. Maybe I've been wasting money at $7.75 per quart. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody jpz28,
Your choice in oil will be a function of what you can spend, what type of driving/racing your car will see, what sort of drain intervals you want, etc.
I'd start by doing some research and asking questions here: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com
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Your choice in oil will be a function of what you can spend, what type of driving/racing your car will see, what sort of drain intervals you want, etc.
I'd start by doing some research and asking questions here: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody since you are from Houston, and it probably doesn't get cold there, if I were you I'd run 10W-30.
If you lived in a cold climate, maybe 5w-30. I have 10w-30 in my car now, but will switch to 5w-30 on my next oil change for the winter.
If you lived in a cold climate, maybe 5w-30. I have 10w-30 in my car now, but will switch to 5w-30 on my next oil change for the winter.
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody i work for a valvoline and it is a good oil but mobil one is way better... i get valvoline synthetic for free but i still turn around and pay $30 for mobil one
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody I guess we have a winner... <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> Mobil 1...all the way....I justwanted an opinion about Valvoline but i guess who better to answer it than someone who works for it....Mobil 1...!!
now which one 10W-30...or 5W-30....
thanx!
now which one 10W-30...or 5W-30....
thanx!
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody 5w30 is what gm recommends..
btw dont get me wrong valvoline makes some great oil but for YOUR application i would recommend mobil one 5w30
btw dont get me wrong valvoline makes some great oil but for YOUR application i would recommend mobil one 5w30
11-06-2002, 04:49 AM
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody 5w30 is only recommended because of fuel economy, 10w30 is the better choice, since it won't thin out and it'll keep your engine cleaner also (mainly because 5w30 has more VII in it, which break down and create more varnish)
Valvoline synthetic is not really a true synthetic, but Mobil 1 is. Redline, Amsoil and Royal Purple are real synthetics too.
As an interesting note, they put the LS1s in the Australian Holden line of cars (as many of you already know) but their owner's manuals do not specify 5w30 at all. North America is stuck with CAFE, which dictates dumb oils like 5w20 and 5w30, oils that will shorten an engine's life just to squeak out 0.5 more MPG on their tests.
Valvoline synthetic is not really a true synthetic, but Mobil 1 is. Redline, Amsoil and Royal Purple are real synthetics too.
As an interesting note, they put the LS1s in the Australian Holden line of cars (as many of you already know) but their owner's manuals do not specify 5w30 at all. North America is stuck with CAFE, which dictates dumb oils like 5w20 and 5w30, oils that will shorten an engine's life just to squeak out 0.5 more MPG on their tests.
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody JP, I told you PATMAN knew his sh*t.
PATMAN, you missed a lube "?" about half way down this section from JP also, but you pretty much just answered it in here.
Good looking out.
Charlie.
PATMAN, you missed a lube "?" about half way down this section from JP also, but you pretty much just answered it in here.
Good looking out.
Charlie.
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody keep me updated on how this helps your oil consumption. im burning some oil too and i use castrol gtx 10w-30 also. i change mine every 3k miles so i dont see a real reason to run synthetic but if it helps oil consumption i might have to swap to it.
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody I'll keep you posted!....although I think it varries with every ls1....its sort of like the mods that respond well and the ones that don't...It will be up to your ride...to see what it likes...as far as consumption?....I'll see what I get with it....
BTW:I won't be too worried about it if it consumes up a little...from what I heard!...
BTW:I won't be too worried about it if it consumes up a little...from what I heard!...
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody Aloha!!bro CAT 3....thanx Patman!!!...looks like its gonna be <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> Mobil 1 10W-30!....thanx again!!!!
11-07-2002, 06:04 PM
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Re: Which syntec oil brand?.....anybody </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 383ss:
<strong>schaeffers 10w30 or redline.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ah, another Schaeffer user! I too am running Schaeffer Supreme 7000 10w30 blend. Where did you hear about this oil? (was it from me and/or BOBISTHEOILGUY.com?)
<strong>schaeffers 10w30 or redline.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ah, another Schaeffer user! I too am running Schaeffer Supreme 7000 10w30 blend. Where did you hear about this oil? (was it from me and/or BOBISTHEOILGUY.com?)