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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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time for oil change- 80k miles on my 99 v6. what type of oil do you recommend for the mileage?
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 01:07 AM
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Mobile 1 synthetic
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 02:29 AM
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Ive ran Durabelnd 10W30 in my tbird that had 150k on it, and im my GT thats got 50k in it and on my old talon that had 93k in it. Great oil, no leakin never had a problem. i think its halvoline but i could be mistaken, its in a blue bottle.
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 12:26 PM
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Royal Purple 5W-30 synthetic works goods IMO.
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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5w30 and you'll be fine
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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sh*t you have to change your oil ? Well you got 80k and I only have 54k so I guess Im good for another 26k miles

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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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Are synthetic oils really better than real oil?
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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yea, i think synthetic are better and you don't have to change it as often... am i right??
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