Is synthetic oil really worth the extra money??
11-25-2009, 10:55 AM
#12
Its worth the few extra bucks. Runs cleaner and smoother and protects hipo engines better and less degredation of the oil. My other car which is hipo right from the dealer floor calls for Mobil 1 ONLY. Builders of such engines have surely done their homework.
11-25-2009, 12:18 PM
#13
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Southeast Virginia
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I began using Amsoil oil and filter in my GT at my first oil change mainly because I was putting over 20,000 miles/year on it and it wasn't even my DD. She used to sit in the garage sometimes for 2 weeks or more between runs but, when i DID drive her the trips were typically 400+ miles one way with speeds in excess of 100 MPH. Oil and filter changes were at 8,000-10,000 miles. Since I moved about 6 months ago, I have barely put more than 4,000 miles on her in these past 6 months and that was mainly from a trip to central PA and another to the Detroit area. I may consider going back to the Motorcraft blend and go to a 5,000-6,000 mile or 6 month change; whichever comes first, depending on my job status in the next couple of months. I've been using the Motorcraft blend and filter in the g/f's '06 V6 since she barely puts 6,000/year on her Stang. The cost of the Motorcraft oil and filter is about 1/2 the cost of M1 and about 1/3 the cost of the Amsoil oil and filter. I have no issue with any type oil in the Stang. I simply was using full syn to keep from being underneath any more than I had to since I'm currently maintaining 5 vehicles.
11-25-2009, 12:34 PM
#14
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11-25-2009, 12:49 PM
#16
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11-25-2009, 01:18 PM
#17
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Mid MI
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Back in the early 90's I rode a 750cc Honda Shadow. With normal oil, I'd let it run for about minute and the engine would be too hot to touch. After switching to Amsoil, I let it run for about a minute and I could actually hold my finger on the same spot of the engine for several seconds.
I admit that's not exactly a scientific measurement, but it was certainly enough for me. I've used Amsoil or Mobil1 ever since.
FWIW: I also got 212,000 miles out of a 1990 Ford Festiva using synthetic oil.
I admit that's not exactly a scientific measurement, but it was certainly enough for me. I've used Amsoil or Mobil1 ever since.
FWIW: I also got 212,000 miles out of a 1990 Ford Festiva using synthetic oil.
11-25-2009, 01:41 PM
#18
6th Gear Member
- I got 178,000 miles on a '81 Celica using dino. Sold it in '90 to a guy that was still driving it 5 years later.
- I got 215,000 miles on a '88 Camry using dino. Sold it in '02 and the girl is still running it.
- I got 205,000 miles on a '90 4Runner using dino. Sold it in '02 and the guy now has over 300,000 miles on it.
