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Old 01-09-2010, 01:41 PM
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Default which oil is best?

my motor just hit 140k. runs great and the oil stays very clean. it does leak though and ive been thinkin of a high mileage oil but im not sure because of the synthetics. my fav was mobile 5000. just like to know if i should try something else?
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Old 01-09-2010, 03:04 PM
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Stick with what your using if it stays clean and you are not having any problems with it. After your next oil change you could send a sample out to get tested... then you will know for sure how it is doing.
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Old 01-09-2010, 03:30 PM
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+1 on that ^^^ ...But in all honesty, all over the counter oil brands are about the same!

...Its a little different when you step up to the Royal Purple's, Amsoil, etc...
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Old 01-09-2010, 05:02 PM
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If you're not having any trouble w/ what you've been using, then stick w/ what works.
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Old 01-09-2010, 07:12 PM
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stick with what you use
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Old 01-10-2010, 08:45 AM
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FYI mobil 1 synthetic is like $23 a 5 qt jug at wally world
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Old 01-10-2010, 12:39 PM
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I noticed last night that our local Wally-world now sells Royal Purple!!!
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Old 01-31-2010, 01:56 PM
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royal purple isnt something to use in a old motor
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Old 01-31-2010, 10:04 PM
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RP is shyt.........HAD 2 failures in 2 seperate motors after the switch to it, went to amsoil and no issues since
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Originally Posted by nitrous_bob
FYI mobil 1 synthetic is like $23 a 5 qt jug at wally world

+1 on that!
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