What Synthetic Oil do you use?

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

Curious what you guys are using. Last change was Pennzoil Platinum here...

[JSPERFORMANCE]

Amsoil

[EchoMirage]

german castrol

[camaro2you]

Royal purple in the 98z and the bbc and mobil 1 in the rest of the fleet at the house.

[BonzoHansen]

I used Mobil 1 for years and never had oil related issues in any daily driver. Still use it in my truck & DD because Sams has it cheap, but they don’t carry 5-20 I need for the wife’s Pilot, so for that I use whatever is on sale at Advance Auto. IMO for regular street cars any brand name synth will be fine. With anything I think there is a bit of hype involved.

If I had cool cars like Josh that go fast and really tax the oil system I’d probably use Amsoil, Royal Purple, Mobil One or Castrol. Those seem to be the choices amongst pro racers.

Here, happy reading: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

[JSPERFORMANCE]

Mobil one changed their base to a cheaper 3 series But still charge the same. Also the new base can cause some consumption problems. When we found out about this I looked at all of the major synthetic brands and found Amsoil to be the best for the price whichi s why I decided to become a dealer for their product.

[Little G]

Royal Purple in the Solstice, Mobile 1 in the Jeep

g

[LTb1ow]

RP cause its purple.

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

Mobil one changed their base to a cheaper 3 series But still charge the same. Also the new base can cause some consumption problems. When we found out about this I looked at all of the major synthetic brands and found Amsoil to be the best for the price whichi s why I decided to become a dealer for their product.

Good info.

[Jensend]

Mobil one changed their base to a cheaper 3 series But still charge the same. Also the new base can cause some consumption problems. When we found out about this I looked at all of the major synthetic brands and found Amsoil to be the best for the price whichi s why I decided to become a dealer for their product.

Find this info both interesting and disturbing as I have used M1 in both my HPDE cars since new. Would like to know how I can get more info on the Mobil 1 switch. Will have to do some research on alternative products as we go through large quantities of oil during the normal track season. We change oil after every event (14 quarts per change). Anyone have any good links to tech data?

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

Find this info both interesting and disturbing as I have used M1 in both my HPDE cars since new. Would like to know how I can get more info on the Mobil 1 switch. Will have to do some research on alternative products as we go through large quantities of oil during the normal track season. We change oil after every event (14 quarts per change). Anyone have any good links to tech data?

Funny, hes not the only one to say that, I was on ls1tech a few days ago and alot of guys have switched from mobile 1 for the same reason Josh was speaking about. Not sure if its common knowledge or someone tested the oil.

[NJ Torque]

just dino here

[EchoMirage]

M1 is the worst oil you can buy. its all marketing and nothing else. i gave away my last 10qts of M1 to someone on this board, since i hated it so much. i wouldnt use it in my lawnmower. read up on bobistheoilguy.com and the many, many threads on tech about it. it is absolute garbage.

for anyone who STILL buys into their bullshyt, read the oil reviews and tests. its a fact that its garbage.

[Scrat's_Camaro]

damn i use mobil 1 and their filters., what should i use in my 96 camaro then? would royal purple be overkill? And does ac delco filters have the check valve in them or no?

[Triple-A]

RP oil and K&N filter in all my vehicles.
Amsoil doesn't feels right. runs little bit hotter than RP.

[Tru2Chevy]

I have used Mobil 1 for years in all my vehicles, but I am looking around for another decent synthetic to switch too. Prolly looking at Pennzoil Platinum - seems to get good reviews and do well enough in tests for the average street car. I always use Napa Gold (Wix) filters.

- Justin

[ar0ck]

Switched to Amsoil myself.

[emolineaux]

i have m1 in my car right now but after i heard the news about the switch, me and my friend down the road are both going to royal purple and k&n filters on our 4th gens

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

I have used Mobil 1 for years in all my vehicles, but I am looking around for another decent synthetic to switch too. Prolly looking at Pennzoil Platinum - seems to get good reviews and do well enough in tests for the average street car. I always use Napa Gold (Wix) filters.

- Justin

Yea Pennzoil platinum has a pretty good rep over on tech along w/ that german castrol

[JSPERFORMANCE]

Remember, WE SELL ALL AMSOIL PRODUCTS & WIX FILTERS!!!!! Their synthetic motor oil is $7.25 per quart!

[Tru2Chevy]

Yea Pennzoil platinum has a pretty good rep over on tech along w/ that german castrol

I can only find the German Castrol in 0w-30 or 5w-30, and I run at least 10w-30 in my 4.0 Jeep.

- Justin

[Tru2Chevy]

Remember, WE SELL ALL AMSOIL PRODUCTS & WIX FILTERS!!!!! Their synthetic motor oil is $7.25 per quart!

Coming to you soon for trans / transfer case / diff fluid for my truck....

- Justin

[JSPERFORMANCE]

You know the number!!

[sweetbmxrider]

mobil 1 used to be awesome, oh well. will have to see what napa carries besides their synthetic.

[JSPERFORMANCE]

As far as I know NAPA's oils are made by Valvoline.

[sweetbmxrider]

As far as I know NAPA's oils are made by Valvoline.

yeah i have heard the same.

[Tru2Chevy]

As far as I know NAPA's oils are made by Valvoline.

And their Gold filters are made by Wix :)

- Justin

[JSPERFORMANCE]

Yes, you have already stated that. But thanks for the clarification..

[LTb1ow]

Wix > *

[Tru2Chevy]

Yes, you have already stated that. But thanks for the clarification..

Right....forgot I mentioned it earlier.

- Justin

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

Josh thats a good price, whats the cost for a LS1 change?

[98tadriver]

if i buy it by the gallon, is the unit cost cheaper than 7.25/qt? :D

[EchoMirage]

K&N and M1 filters are exactly the same, other then K&N having the nut on it. in an LS1 with headers, its near impossible to use a regular strap wrench, so for me, the extra $2 the K&N costs, over the span of 2 changes a year, its well worth it.

read this for a rundown on good vs. bad filters:
http://www.knizefamily.net/minimopar/oilfilters/reference.html#bosch

in short, good filters: Amsoil, bosch, KN/M1, wix, purolater pure1 or premium plus, and fram tough guard ONLY....regular frams suck.

bad filters: all other frams, delco, champion, penzoil, and STP

[EchoMirage]

Remember, WE SELL ALL AMSOIL PRODUCTS & WIX FILTERS!!!!! Their synthetic motor oil is $7.25 per quart!

do you guys sell amsoil?

[JSPERFORMANCE]

Synthetic oil change - $65

No Ron, it is actually more expensive when you buy it by the gallon for some reason..

[JSPERFORMANCE]

do you guys sell amsoil?

No, but we do sell AMSOIL!!!!!!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[BonzoHansen]

Josh, you open Saturdays? I coud grab some takout oil if you are.

[JSPERFORMANCE]

Mon-Fri 10-6

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

Think I paid 30 bucks total for everything last change, cant beat doing it yourself :nod: .

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

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[Scrat's_Camaro]

screw it im going to use royal purple and m1 filters for now on

[sully91rs]

Just switched from M1 to Amsoil. Got it from Josh.

edit: Wow, didn't realize this was my first post here.

[EchoMirage]

josh carries amsoil????

[NJSPEEDER]

Yup, he just picked up the line recently

[deadtrend1]

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wow no way. I'm going to switch now. Anyone know where i can get AMSOIL?
:)

[EchoMirage]

wow no way. I'm going to switch now. Anyone know where i can get AMSOIL?
:)

i dont know, i dont think any sponsors sell it. may have to mail order or find a store.

P.S., im fairly sure ive seen that test before, and IIRC, it was posted on amsoils website....so although its a good oil, dont take it as gospel.

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

Yea JS has it

[EchoMirage]

really, youd think he'd let people know that he carries it

[deadtrend1]

really, youd think he'd let people know that he carries it

ya rly!

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

ya rly!

lol....

[NJ Torque]

o rly?

[JSPERFORMANCE]

You guys......

[sweetbmxrider]

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why did they use mobil 1 extended performance instead of full synthetic? isn't the ext. perf. "blended" oil?

[Featherburner]

why did they use mobil 1 extended performance instead of full synthetic? isn't the ext. perf. "blended" oil?No.

Mobil 1 Extended Performance
You've never seen an oil like this before. Mobil 1 Extended Performance is a high-endurance motor oil designed for longer service intervals. It is a fully synthetic formulation that helps extend engine life, reduce oil breakdown and minimize engine wear -- all while helping to keep your engine clean. Improvements that add up to exceptional protection for 15,000 miles. Guaranteed.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Extended_Performance.aspx

[sweetbmxrider]

well that sucks

[Tru2Chevy]

why did they use mobil 1 extended performance instead of full synthetic? isn't the ext. perf. "blended" oil?

Any Mobil oil that is labeled as Mobil 1 ..... is a full synthetic (unless there has been a recent change).

- Justin

[Fast92RS]

For you guys that run Royal purple, how often do you change it and were have you found it to be the cheapest?

[Little G]

I change it on my Solstice as often as the car tells me to which is around 8-10K miles. The only place you can really find it is at Pepboys and I think it's around 8-9 bucks a quart. It's probably cheaper if you buy it online.

g

[Camaro.Joe.LT1]

I switched from Mobil 1 to Valvoline full synthetic (Synpower). I use Pennzoil platinum in the daily drivers, but I'm switching to Valvoline for everything. I fell the Valvoline is the better product and is the best bang for the buck.

[NJ346]

I've run Valvoline Synpower, Pennzoil Platnium, and am currently using Q horsepower. I will say that the Pennzoil Platnium is the best oil I have used so far. The Q horsepower is holding up well for having 50 passes on it this year and the oil pressure still hovers around 40 at hot idle. I'm switching to Castrol on the next oil change with the K&N filter(Advanced Auto special ftw!)

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

amsoil or penn. platinum...just make sure you use a fram filter lol...

[BigAls87Z28]

Most if not all "sythetic" oil uses a Group 3 base stock. This includes Pen, Valvoline, and regular Mobil 1.
Mobil 1 Extended Performance uses Group 4 true sythetic base stock. But its about teh same price as AMSOIL. M1EP has the edge as it is sold in larger numbers at larger retail centers.
The "german" castrol sytec oil is a Group 4 sythetic oil as well, and is cheaper then M1EP and AMSOIL but hard to find.
AMSOIL is awesome, no doubt.

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

Most if not all "sythetic" oil uses a Group 3 base stock. This includes Pen, Valvoline, and regular Mobil 1.
Mobil 1 Extended Performance uses Group 4 true sythetic base stock. But its about teh same price as AMSOIL. M1EP has the edge as it is sold in larger numbers at larger retail centers.
The "german" castrol sytec oil is a Group 4 sythetic oil as well, and is cheaper then M1EP and AMSOIL but hard to find.
AMSOIL is awesome, no doubt.

Not hard to find at all....amsoil.com. The prices on the website were actually pretty similar to the guy I got them from and hes a amsoil vendor.

[BigAls87Z28]

In relation to M1, its hard to find....

[Mike]

i think al meant that the german castrol is hard to find, not amsoil

[BigAls87Z28]

No, I ment AMSOIL. Its not sold in nearly as many accessable places like Syntec, M1, or any other major syth oil is.

[Mike]

Most if not all "sythetic" oil uses a Group 3 base stock. This includes Pen, Valvoline, and regular Mobil 1.
Mobil 1 Extended Performance uses Group 4 true sythetic base stock. But its about teh same price as AMSOIL. M1EP has the edge as it is sold in larger numbers at larger retail centers.
The "german" castrol sytec oil is a Group 4 sythetic oil as well, and is cheaper then M1EP and AMSOIL but hard to find.
AMSOIL is awesome, no doubt.

well than you need to work on sentence structure.

[BigAls87Z28]

I should say, ALSO hard to find.

[Mike]

there ya go shore guy

[NastyEllEssWon]

i use mobil clean 5000 in the ion...it runs exceptionally well and is awesome especially when the gf decides to run it over the 3k interval :evil:




i usually use mobil 1 products in all my fun cars. the green camaro got nothing but m1 5w30 and ran beautiful on it. the trans am i have now came to me with m1 and i made the switch to royal purple 10w30. i gotta say im not liking the royal purple as much as when i had the m1 in it. it was awesome for the first few weeks but found it breaksdown with a lot of hard running. im making the switch to amsoil to try that out.



i hear josh might have some 8-)


btw....nothing but ac delco filters :nod:

[maroman88]

hmm so wats the best oil to use in my 88, anything that will help the leaky valve seals that cause a lovely clowd of smoke on start up ? lol

[Tsar]

hmm so wats the best oil to use in my 88, anything that will help the leaky valve seals that cause a lovely clowd of smoke on start up ? lol

You could try amsoil, but I'm not sure anyone sells it here. Does anyone sell amsoil? anyone? bueller?

[JSPERFORMANCE]

You guys have some kinda sense of humor dont you...

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

You guys have some kinda sense of humor dont you...

lol....

[LTb1ow]

hmm so wats the best oil to use in my 88, anything that will help the leaky valve seals that cause a lovely clowd of smoke on start up ? lol

Replace valve seals?

Run regular dino oil, won't leak as much.

[Saitin]

I've always ran M1 5w30 in all my cars and have always loved it.

[camarotwofast]

royal purple and k&n filter in the iroc!

[BigAls87Z28]

hmm so wats the best oil to use in my 88, anything that will help the leaky valve seals that cause a lovely clowd of smoke on start up ? lol

Try anything for high milage. But yes, replace valve seals would get rid of it. HM oil could just improve it a bit.

[maroman88]

Try anything for high milage. But yes, replace valve seals would get rid of it. HM oil could just improve it a bit.

lol obviously replacing the valve seals would be the best bet... but i dont wanna put any money into the 305, when hopefully its guna get replaced, i just wanted to see if i could lessen the smoke in the odd chance i use the car.

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

if anyone cares advanced has a pretty good deal going for penn plat. and Filter(think K&N) for 24.99

[NastyEllEssWon]

walmart has penz plat for 19 bucks and 3 bucks for a delco filter everyday prices :nod:

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

walmart has penz plat for 19 bucks and 3 bucks for a delco filter everyday prices :nod:

Hmm could have sworm it was in the low 20's then you have to buy the 6th quart...

[SilverDropTop]

Penn. Platinum with K&N 2006 Long Filter. Can't go wrong.

[BigAls87Z28]

if anyone cares advanced has a pretty good deal going for penn plat. and Filter(think K&N) for 24.99

I belive we will be running that starting next week as well.
Get in the Zone!

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

I belive we will be running that starting next week as well.
Get in the Zone!

Buddy got the deal Monday for his Nissan at the Browns Mills store.