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Old 11-16-2006, 11:10 PM
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Hi I just bought a 2000 GT vert. It has the 4.6 5spd. I want to switch to synthetic should I go with a blend or go straight? It has 85000 with a cold air intake.
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Old 11-16-2006, 11:11 PM
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straight synthetic 5w-30
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Old 11-16-2006, 11:23 PM
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I like Castrol Syntech.
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Old 11-17-2006, 12:59 AM
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Switch to full synthetic! You won't regret it and will notice the difference.

I recommend Amsoil.


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Hi I just bought a 2000 GT vert. It has the 4.6 5spd. I want to switch to synthetic should I go with a blend or go straight? It has 85000 with a cold air intake.
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Old 11-17-2006, 02:14 AM
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Old 11-17-2006, 02:17 AM
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There's alot of great full synthetics out there. Mobil 1, Amsoil, Royal Purple, Castrol. I guess it's just a personal pref. I run Mobil 1
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Old 11-17-2006, 02:25 AM
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currently using quaker state "Q"
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