What engine oil do YOU use?
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What engine oil do YOU use?
Might be a repost but w/e.
I've recently switched from mobil to ams oil (last year)
But I was just pointed to this "test"....Impressions?
Seems odd such cheap oils would out preform the top dog(re: Motul)
http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf
So what do you use, and will you now switch to, say Valvoline Durablend(amazing results for the price)
I've recently switched from mobil to ams oil (last year)
But I was just pointed to this "test"....Impressions?
Seems odd such cheap oils would out preform the top dog(re: Motul)
http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf
So what do you use, and will you now switch to, say Valvoline Durablend(amazing results for the price)
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Ive tried all of the high priced Redline and Amsoil, but I prefer the Mobil 1 synth because its cheaper and easier to find. $30 for oil and a filter is hard to beat. They even have it in the 4 quart jugs, which is perfect. Only like $22 I think it was. Save like $.50 a quart buying it that way. I couldnt notice any improvement with Amsoil or Redline, never tried Royal Purple, but Ive heard from some that it sucks. Though I guess it would take 100k+ miles before you would really be able to see much difference between the brands, in wear anyway.
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I have been running nothing but mobil 1 and with my new built motor the first two changes are royal purple but i will change over to mobil 1 again. Cant beat the prices of a case at Costco!
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I've been running Moblile 1 fully synthetic 10-30. I change it ever 15K whether it needs it or not. Just dumped the oil at 17K when I pulled the oil pan. Thought crossed my mind of reusing it, but alas I didn't.
I almost bought this oil. I've heard it's extremely good oil for the money. You use their synthetic version?
I almost bought this oil. I've heard it's extremely good oil for the money. You use their synthetic version?
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+2, have it in the tranny and diff also.
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I'm going to run Redline 10w30 and probably do 10 track-days on it on the advice of "Dave from Redline", pending a UOA of course.
I run RotellaT 15w40 in my daily and break-in on my turbo car.
Wix filters in both.
I plan on running Schaeffer in the trans and rear end.
I run RotellaT 15w40 in my daily and break-in on my turbo car.
Wix filters in both.
I plan on running Schaeffer in the trans and rear end.