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Old 07-30-2011, 07:21 PM
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Just bought an 02 Mustang GT... I am gonna do an oil change. Should I do synthetic or just conventional like Castrol GTX?
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Old 07-30-2011, 08:04 PM
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how long do you plan on going between changes?
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Old 07-30-2011, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DreamerGT
how long do you plan on going between changes?
Every 3k...
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Old 07-31-2011, 12:02 AM
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^ Unless you're in a lot of stop and go traffic or drive it hard frequently, and if it were me, I may try Motorcraft Synthetic blend or Maxlife(syn blend too) every 5-6K or 6 months miles... My $.02
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Old 07-31-2011, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffmeister
Every 3k...
If you are gonna do that interval, might as well go with a conventional like PYB (Pennzoil yellow bottle) or even Motorcraft semi-synthetic. Can't beat price/quality on both
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Old 07-31-2011, 01:52 PM
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+1 conventional will be best suited for you.
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Old 07-31-2011, 07:38 PM
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I agree with the others, for that short of change, save your money and buy MC syn/blend.
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+1 for motorcraft in this situation.
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Old 08-02-2011, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by uberstang1
+1 for motorcraft in this situation.
It's what I use and Uber too
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Old 08-04-2011, 12:22 AM
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I went ahead and took your all's advice and used Motorcraft Synthetic Blend 5w20 and I am going to use it from now on.
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