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What Type Of Oil????

Old 08-03-2004, 03:00 PM
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Default What Type Of Oil????

I know ford suggests Motorcraft oil..

But what is the best oil to lube an engine?

I know some oils are better then others...... DO you use just reg. oil?

Synthetic blend? Full Synthentic?
just over all what is best for a 302 thats an everyday driver?
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Old 08-03-2004, 03:03 PM
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synthetic is the best for anything. amsoil is the best.
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Old 08-03-2004, 03:14 PM
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Ive never heard of amsoil.....

What makes synthetic oil the best?

Ive heard that the full sythetic is not that great.... thats it is just a marketing technique.... so people spend the money on it???

But I dont know thats why I asked... thanks
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Old 08-03-2004, 03:37 PM
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amsoil invented synthetic oil. its the only oil legally used in commercial jet engines. its by far the best. its protects far better than dino oils, lasts longer because it doenst break down, withstands higher and lower temps as well. amsoil is guaranteed for 1 year drain intervals. all synthetic is environmentally friendly. if everyone used it, we wouldnt have to rely on foreign oil as much. dont know about other companys, but amsoil is made from soy beans.
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Old 08-03-2004, 05:32 PM
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well the filter is just important.....there are several really good oil amsoil,mobil 1,redline..these 3 have been around for over 25 years mostely used in trucks...a good filter is hasting which makes them for amsoil, k/n/mobil 1 I have been to filter tests using hastings man they work awsum..never buy fram,puralater,etc..
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Old 08-03-2004, 07:46 PM
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i run mobil 1 with a K&N filter!
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Ran Mobil One and Castrol full synthetic in my ex's 93 Accord. Did a side-by-side comparison with her 93 at 125K and a 92 Accord bought that had "the oil changed every 3' per the owner. My one owner 93 that had synthetic since 15k was pristine under the valve cover...NO reddish build up or varnish....NONE. The other Accord, well maintained by their testimony, had considerable build up and varnish. Not scientific but the syn oil in both the engine and trans has made the 03 accord last with NO repairs for 11 yrs and 195K......more than I can say about the marriage! : - )
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Old 08-05-2004, 01:53 AM
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hey so you suggest the synthetic oil? and the filter also is made from the same company? thanks for any help you can give me!!
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it doesnt matter if the filter is by the same company, just use a good one like knn
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