Thinking of converting to Mobile-1 Syntheitc oil.
08-07-2007, 02:41 PM
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RE: Thinking of converting to Mobile-1 Syntheitc oil.
ORIGINAL: Bmr4life
Are you talking about the normal Mobil1 or the Mobil1 extended performance (which claims 15k miles or 1 year between changes)?
What is the recommended oil filter for use with synthetics and where should I buy it?
Are you talking about the normal Mobil1 or the Mobil1 extended performance (which claims 15k miles or 1 year between changes)?
What is the recommended oil filter for use with synthetics and where should I buy it?
I use a mobil one oil filter...I buy it at advance auto parts.
08-07-2007, 03:35 PM
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RE: Thinking of converting to Mobile-1 Syntheitc oil.
I use 5w-30 in my engine which calls for 5w-20. but i'm in Houston, extremely warm here year round. If u dont ever see near really cold temps, then you can go 5w-30 as well.
Even with Amsoil, i'm a bit iffy on going 10k intervals. There are many factors that affect oil life. Dirty oil filter can lead to dirty oil. So again, before trying longer intervals, get an oil analysis done to see the remaining "oil life".
Even with Amsoil, i'm a bit iffy on going 10k intervals. There are many factors that affect oil life. Dirty oil filter can lead to dirty oil. So again, before trying longer intervals, get an oil analysis done to see the remaining "oil life".
08-07-2007, 04:40 PM
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RE: Thinking of converting to Mobile-1 Syntheitc oil.
ORIGINAL: s197richie
To date there is no extended performance for the 5w20 viscosity for mobil one...
I use a mobil one oil filter...I buy it at advance auto parts.
ORIGINAL: Bmr4life
Are you talking about the normal Mobil1 or the Mobil1 extended performance (which claims 15k miles or 1 year between changes)?
What is the recommended oil filter for use with synthetics and where should I buy it?
Are you talking about the normal Mobil1 or the Mobil1 extended performance (which claims 15k miles or 1 year between changes)?
What is the recommended oil filter for use with synthetics and where should I buy it?
I use a mobil one oil filter...I buy it at advance auto parts.
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...erformance.asp
08-07-2007, 06:10 PM
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RE: Thinking of converting to Mobile-1 Syntheitc oil.
ORIGINAL: ChiDiddy
Amsoil advertises longer drain intervals. But most i'd go on Amsoil+Ams filter is 10k miles. (25k is the advertised interval). On M1+M1 filter, i'd go about 6k-8k miles. Now this is on a non-boosted, close to stock car. When serious mods are installed, u should change more frequently.
The real way to determine your drain interval for your car is getting an oil analysis done. (blackstonelabs.com, or google it) its relatively cheap. ($20)
Amsoil advertises longer drain intervals. But most i'd go on Amsoil+Ams filter is 10k miles. (25k is the advertised interval). On M1+M1 filter, i'd go about 6k-8k miles. Now this is on a non-boosted, close to stock car. When serious mods are installed, u should change more frequently.
The real way to determine your drain interval for your car is getting an oil analysis done. (blackstonelabs.com, or google it) its relatively cheap. ($20)
Do I need the standard test or the TBN? The TBN appears to be what I need. Its $10, but I need to have it done to a new and used oil sample, so the total will be $20. Is that what I'm supposed to get? thanks
08-07-2007, 08:04 PM
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RE: Thinking of converting to Mobile-1 Syntheitc oil.
Look at your mat.manual . If you are driving your car at constant speeds for 30 miles or so at a time , then go ahead and run longer intervals. Any other kind of driving is considered severe duty ( short trips ,towing , stop and go , whatever ) Why would you circulate dirty oil for more than 3000 miles or 3 months?I have been a Wolf's Head , Emblem and Pennzoil distributer for 25 years.OIL IS CHEAP. ENGINES ARE NOT.
08-07-2007, 08:17 PM
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RE: Thinking of converting to Mobile-1 Syntheitc oil.
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Look at your mat.manual . If you are driving your car at constant speeds for 30 miles or so at a time , then go ahead and run longer intervals. Any other kind of driving is considered severe duty ( short trips ,towing , stop and go , whatever ) Why would you circulate dirty oil for more than 3000 miles or 3 months?I have been a Wolf's Head , Emblem and Pennzoil distributer for 25 years.OIL IS CHEAP. ENGINES ARE NOT.
Look at your mat.manual . If you are driving your car at constant speeds for 30 miles or so at a time , then go ahead and run longer intervals. Any other kind of driving is considered severe duty ( short trips ,towing , stop and go , whatever ) Why would you circulate dirty oil for more than 3000 miles or 3 months?I have been a Wolf's Head , Emblem and Pennzoil distributer for 25 years.OIL IS CHEAP. ENGINES ARE NOT.
08-07-2007, 08:27 PM
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RE: Thinking of converting to Mobile-1 Syntheitc oil.
Not only are you dealing with dirt, but also dealing with moisture. Like I said before, oil is cheap, engines are expensive. Why would you go against what Ford recommends in their own maintenance manual? Ultimately, the goal is to keep the engine as clean as possible.
08-07-2007, 08:28 PM
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RE: Thinking of converting to Mobile-1 Syntheitc oil.
ORIGINAL: ChiDiddy
I use 5w-30 in my engine which calls for 5w-20. but i'm in Houston, extremely warm here year round. If u dont ever see near really cold temps, then you can go 5w-30 as well.
Even with Amsoil, i'm a bit iffy on going 10k intervals. There are many factors that affect oil life. Dirty oil filter can lead to dirty oil. So again, before trying longer intervals, get an oil analysis done to see the remaining "oil life".
I use 5w-30 in my engine which calls for 5w-20. but i'm in Houston, extremely warm here year round. If u dont ever see near really cold temps, then you can go 5w-30 as well.
Even with Amsoil, i'm a bit iffy on going 10k intervals. There are many factors that affect oil life. Dirty oil filter can lead to dirty oil. So again, before trying longer intervals, get an oil analysis done to see the remaining "oil life".
...jeez I used to think that the v6 vs. v8 flamewars were bad, but it seems like every two weeks or so we have a big knock-down drag-out re: oil viscosity, synthetic or no, extended service intervals, etc. If there's not already a sticky then there should be. And I never thought I'd say this, but
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