What synthetic oil you use and why?

GT15 · Posted: 7/29/08 7:29AM Post subject: What synthetic oil you use and why?

What Synthetic oil do you use and why? and Who are the best Sintetic oil in the market?

ack154 · Posted: 7/29/08 7:30AM Post subject:

Synthetic.

Mobil 1. Good reputation. Never heard anything bad about it. All I'll use now.

GT15 · Posted: 7/29/08 7:46AM Post subject:

ack154 wrote: Synthetic.

Mobil 1. Good reputation. Never heard anything bad about it. All I'll use now.

Thanks, what do you think about Eneos

equinox2355 · Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 2669 Location: Pleasanton, CA

I currently am using redline oil and I use it since it also cools my supercharger

miketf1 · Posted: 7/29/08 11:04AM Post subject:

Mobil 1 and Eneos if i stumble upon some extra pocket change. ive also never heard anything bad about their oil just that their filters may be a bit overpriced. eneos is a supplier in F1 so i assumed that they knew how to formulate a good synthetic. but they are quite expensive and hard to find in the regular spots (kragen, autozone etc). the closest dealer in my area is like 20 miles away..

ack154 · Posted: 7/29/08 11:24AM Post subject:

Never used Eneos... so I can't say regards to that.

AAG · Joined: 25 May 2007 Posts: 926 Location: Dallas, TX

Haven't used synthetic yet, but on my next oil change I will be using Pennzoil Platinum 0w-20.

Go to bobistheoilguy.com (in the forums) & you will see it is a great oil for the price. UOA (used oil analysis) show that it is a better product than Mobil 1.

If you want the best of the best, AMSOIL is what you want to get.

jsingh · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 954 Location: Solon, Ohio

i will start using synthetic after my 2 free oil changes
and i was thinking of Mobil 1!
:)

BBN-Boys · Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 256

ack154 wrote: Synthetic.

Mobil 1. Good reputation. Never heard anything bad about it. All I'll use now.

Same here.
5w-20
Why do I use this..... easy to purchase at Walmart (open 24 hours) with a good price.

wrczx3 · Posted: 7/29/08 5:07PM Post subject:

I use Motocraft 5-20 sythetic blend. $10.00 for a 5 quart jug at Walmart. I know it isn't the best oil out there but it is plenty good enough for a $16,000 Scion.

GT15 · Posted: 7/29/08 5:30PM Post subject:

Thanks to all

DAILYXB-TYPE-R · Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 844

i'm currently running mobile 1 0-30 and it's great. my engine had some noise before but once i've changed it to mobile 1 it got really quiet and i actually got better mpg, +2 - +6 depending on how i drive. highly recommended and i got it at walmart, 5qrt for $20 great deal and i went back and got more.

DAILYXB-TYPE-R · Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 844

i didn't mention that this mobile 1 0-30 i'm using is formulated for increase mpg, thats why i got it in the 1st place and it really worked

davedavetC · Joined: 01 May 2005 Posts: 14647

i usually use Quaker State Horsepower with moble one filter but last oilchange i used Mobile 1 Extended Performance because i moved again and now im an hour and 60 miles each way away from work and school so i figured it would help a little more, plus im getting up there in miles and its only getting worse (i average 1000 miles a week now :( )

IH8ONYU · Posted: 7/29/08 9:51PM Post subject:

is it recommended to use the manufac suggested weight, or can you "stray" based on personal preference when using synth oil?

hwybox · Joined: 28 Oct 2006 Posts: 450 Location: "big" O

Im at 22k I only use Mobile 1 and there filters. Stays clean lookin for 4-5k miles.

ShaffNasty · Posted: 7/30/08 10:01AM Post subject:

How often do you guys change it? I have been going with the 5k free oil changes so far... Can you change Synthetic less?

ack154 · Posted: 7/30/08 10:22AM Post subject:

IMO, no matter what oil you use, you should stick to the mileage rules.

wrczx3 · Posted: 7/30/08 7:21PM Post subject:

ShaffNasty wrote: How often do you guys change it? I have been going with the 5k free oil changes so far... Can you change Synthetic less?

In theory you can but it still gets dirty and contaminated. I have read about people that just replace the filter and top off the oil and go 25k miles or so but I would never try it. For the past twenty years I have used full synthetic and changed it every 6k or so and never had a problem. I guess I am getting cheap in my old age because I don't even use full synthetic anymore but still change it at 5-6k with a semi-synthetic. I think I will switch to full synthetic Mobil 1 0/20 or 5/20 at my next oil change to see if I can improve my gas mileage.

boostybox · Joined: 30 Jul 2008 Posts: 48 Location: Hawaii

i use 5w20 royal purple love it