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Old 03-26-2007, 09:11 PM
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Whats the best oil and filter for the mustang ??? what weight , type, brand, ect.......
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Old 03-26-2007, 09:12 PM
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Mobil 1... end of thread. Weight is on your cap
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Old 03-26-2007, 09:12 PM
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And filter either mobil 1 or pureone
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Old 03-26-2007, 09:13 PM
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I use Royal Purple oil, and K&N filter. I like both, but neither is cheap.
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Old 03-26-2007, 09:13 PM
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Amsoil, Royal purple, Mobil 1. They are all really good. I use Mobil 1 5W20.
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Old 03-26-2007, 09:18 PM
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Why does the weight mean so much what does it do.??? is a heavier weight better or lighter weight.
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Old 03-26-2007, 09:24 PM
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i use castrol gtx and a k&n oil filter
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Old 03-26-2007, 09:25 PM
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Its just that different weights are better for different engines. If you live in an 'extreme' climate zone though that will also affect what oil you should use.
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Old 03-26-2007, 09:28 PM
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I heard that purple stuff is the best you can buy is that true?
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I heard that purple stuff is the best you can buy is that true?
No. All 3 that I posted are pretty much the same.
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