Synthetic oil switch?

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05-15-2009, 01:14 AM

blue95stang

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Synthetic oil switch?

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.

05-15-2009, 01:22 AM

67mustang302

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Yes, Mobil 1 is a much better oil.

05-15-2009, 03:03 PM

ChalknCover

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^+1 on Mobil 1

05-19-2009, 11:42 PM

BlkVelvet

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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.

05-19-2009, 11:51 PM

67mustang302

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Fel Pro 1 piece rubber with steel core VC gaskets.

05-21-2009, 03:47 PM

Mustangmaster

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I've run Mobil 1 and Motorcraft and the only difference I can tell is the price tag.

05-31-2009, 06:43 AM

OHIOstang88

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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