Synthetic Oil
08-06-2010, 06:48 AM
#3
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Let's start by saying....
Mobil 1 is NOT a full 100% synthetic oil. Read more at the link below to understand formulations of motor oils using different base stocks.
http://www.driven2modify.com/showthread.php?t=25162
I would choose RP over Mobil 1 any day of the week.
Mobil 1 is NOT a full 100% synthetic oil. Read more at the link below to understand formulations of motor oils using different base stocks.
http://www.driven2modify.com/showthread.php?t=25162
I would choose RP over Mobil 1 any day of the week.
Last edited by Unleashedbeast; 08-06-2010 at 06:55 AM.
08-06-2010, 09:08 AM
#4
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I have been using Amsoil, but am planning to switch to Pennzoil Ultra when my present supply of Amsoil is used up.
By the way, I have absolutely no gripe with Amsoil, except for the price. With the cost of the products and the shipping, it's pretty pricey. I only leave my oil in for 5K miles. I have my own lift and I like to get under her every so often, ya know? I have read some very good things about Pennzoil Ultra, and also Purolator Pure One filters and decided with a 5K mile cycle, I'd still be being very nice to my baby and for a lot less money. Plus, I can get these products locally as I need them. If I was going to stretch the drain intervals, I'd stay with Amsoil.
By the way, I have absolutely no gripe with Amsoil, except for the price. With the cost of the products and the shipping, it's pretty pricey. I only leave my oil in for 5K miles. I have my own lift and I like to get under her every so often, ya know? I have read some very good things about Pennzoil Ultra, and also Purolator Pure One filters and decided with a 5K mile cycle, I'd still be being very nice to my baby and for a lot less money. Plus, I can get these products locally as I need them. If I was going to stretch the drain intervals, I'd stay with Amsoil.
Last edited by Goldenpony; 08-06-2010 at 03:35 PM.
08-06-2010, 10:31 AM
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08-06-2010, 11:26 AM
#7
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I've been using Amsoil 0W20 with the Amsoil Ea filter in the Stang. I change it at 10,000 miles or 10 months, whichever comes first (used to be that the 10,000 miles came in about 5-6 months but I'm driving less so it's about every 10 months at the moment). I use M1 EP with the M1 filter in my SUV tow vehicle at 8.000 mile intervals. I typically sell or trade my vehicles after 200,000 miles and never had an issue with oil consumption or low compression.
08-06-2010, 12:52 PM
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I'm still exploring to see if it's the newer API SM certification formulation of the new Mobil 1, and the lower levels of ZDDP is causing the excess wear
or
Is it the lower viscosity we use now (5W-20) thanks to Ford. Would the 5W-30 API SM provide the exact same results?
or
a combination or both
I use this example to steer people away from Mobil 1 in the modular V8 engine.
Also, Pennzoil Ultra is returning excellent UOAs and I agree it's a great oil. I'm curious what kind of extended drain intervals it is capable of.
Why does it sound like "PeeYou" as if it stinks when we abbreviate it "PU"?
Last edited by Unleashedbeast; 08-06-2010 at 12:58 PM.
