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Old May 15, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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Would my '95 stang benefit from being switched to mobil 1 synthetic? It is a newly built motor and I am currently running Valvoline 5w30. Please help.
Old May 15, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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Yes, Mobil 1 is a much better oil.
Old May 15, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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^+1 on Mobil 1
Old May 19, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Mobile 1 is real good, one thing to remember, it like to find lil spaces to leak from. I am slowly changing everything out (oil, pvc, air filter and fuel filter(what a PITA). Next is trans and rear oil. Before going to Mobile 1, I will be replacing the valve cover gaskets. A previous car that I had small VC leak, when switched to syn, it looked like a blood bath in there. Replaced the gaskets and no more leaks.
Old May 19, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Fel Pro 1 piece rubber with steel core VC gaskets.
Old May 21, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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I've run Mobil 1 and Motorcraft and the only difference I can tell is the price tag.
Old May 31, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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Royal Purple is another great synthetic oil.I have used it for 30,000 plus miles and my mileage has increased by almost 2mpg.I drive a Cav Z24 with AEM intake,borla 2.25" exhaust,Royal Purple oil and tans fluid..auto.Best time 15.97 @86 mph in the quarter
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Mobil 1 is a superb oil, and I've had nothing but success with it.
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