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04-30-2007, 09:22 PM
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I am using M1 5w-30 right now. I wanna try a different oil. That will quiet Valve train alittle bit. But I don;t want to go to thick were I lose power what are some good oils??
05-01-2007, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Shatterz
I've been thinking of trying PP in my Z after seeing some good UOAs as well. Does anyone know if Pennzoil Platinum is still a Group IV?
05-01-2007, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bad6as
so if gc is/was the best whats next in line? patman?
05-01-2007, 10:07 PM
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I've been using the GC since I've had my car which is about a year now. This most recent oil change I decided to throw some of that Lucas Oil Treatment stuff in it. I was kinda scared at first since it was like pouring tree sap into the crankcase, but the car has run fine with it, and hasn't seemed to have any adverse effect. So what does everybody think about these types of additives?
05-01-2007, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteStripes
I've been using the GC since I've had my car which is about a year now. This most recent oil change I decided to throw some of that Lucas Oil Treatment stuff in it. I was kinda scared at first since it was like pouring tree sap into the crankcase, but the car has run fine with it, and hasn't seemed to have any adverse effect. So what does everybody think about these types of additives?
I feel that if your using a quality oil from the start (like GC), than there is absolutely no need for any additives. I know that GM, does not recommend or approve the use of any additives..I definately wont use any of these in my own personal vehicles.
05-02-2007, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
you'd be best advised to stay away from mobil 1 30 weights (5W-30 and 10W-30). they're junk oil compared to what mobil 1 used to be, and they live off their name alone. their 40 weights are much better (0W-40, 5W-40), but mobil 1 ain't what it used to be.
08-28-2007, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Shearform
Recent conversion to Amsoil 5W-40 European Car Formula here and very satisfied (despite the price tag).
08-28-2007, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bad6as
13.7 for the ams oil 5w40
i used that once and never had a problem imo its great oil
i went with PP 5w30 and i can tell its thinner but so far so good
i used that once and never had a problem imo its great oil
i went with PP 5w30 and i can tell its thinner but so far so good
I too use the Amsoil European formula, but I'm not sure I need something that thick. It may be time to do some oil analysis work again on my part...
08-28-2007, 04:54 PM
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What about the Q stuff and the higher price M1 like the extended performance. I wa told that that was there old formula.
Amsoil? I was changing the oil on a cruiser the other day and apparently the amsoil was gauranteed for 75,000 miles not 7,500.m I woudlnt run it that long but I would go to 7500 if its that good.
Amsoil? I was changing the oil on a cruiser the other day and apparently the amsoil was gauranteed for 75,000 miles not 7,500.m I woudlnt run it that long but I would go to 7500 if its that good.
