Favorite Synthetic Oil

AK370Z · 02-02-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspeasl

My 03 350 has 56K on it and has had Mobil 1 in it since 500 miles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

Am I understanding yo change oil every 500 miles?
That's a big unnecessary waste of money,time&effort! Especially the money!
That's over 720 dollars for one car per year, in oil!
The oil us not dirty(unless your tracking). The proprieties haven't had a chance too work.

I think you're misunderstanding his post. He is saying that since his 03 Z hit 500 miles on the odo, he used synthetic oil. (NOT oil change every 500/miles.)

If anyone is running synthetic, there's no reason to change it before 4 to 5K miles (unless you do some SERIOUS tracking)

dad · 02-02-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

I think you're misunderstanding his post. He is saying that since his 03 Z hit 500 miles on the odo, he used synthetic oil. (NOT oil change every 500/miles.)

If anyone is running synthetic, there's no reason to change it before 4 to 5K miles (unless you do some SERIOUS tracking)

Yep, I totally miss read the way it was worded.

SiXK · 03-16-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

I think you're misunderstanding his post. He is saying that since his 03 Z hit 500 miles on the odo, he used synthetic oil. (NOT oil change every 500/miles.)

If anyone is running synthetic, there's no reason to change it before 4 to 5K miles (unless you do some SERIOUS tracking)

I know 4K-5K for oil changes should be fine, but I grew up changing the oil every 3K miles and I just cannot go that long. I use Mobil 1 and the car is a daily driver, but I do drive aggressive when I get the chance. No matter, once I see that odometer go past 3K miles it bugs me until I change the oil. can't help it, so I just change the oil every 3K miles, even if it is a waste of money.

LiquidZ · 02-01-2009, 10:15 PM

Royal Purple or Mobil 1.

I plan on using Royal Purple.

ssqpolo · 02-01-2009, 11:04 PM

amsoil

OMGWTFBBQ · 02-02-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssqpolo

amsoil

I've only used Amsoil in my cars. I've used both their 5W-30 oil and their manual transmission fluid (in my Civic). The Lexus gets serviced at the dealership, so I can't comment on what they use haha.

nogoodname · 02-02-2009, 09:07 AM

i've always been a Castrol guy

drmike · 02-02-2009, 09:26 AM

I tend to buy Red Line when I find it on sale (not very often!) but RP and Mobil 1 are very good too. Usually I wind up with Mobil 1 because it's less expensive (can't call it cheap!).

semtex · 02-02-2009, 10:12 AM

Castrol has a new synthetic out that they claim has 8x better wear protection than Mobil1. I've always used Mobil1 in the past though.

Castrol Edge

nogoodname · 02-02-2009, 10:23 AM

^^ I voted for that, but i usually use Castrol Syntec

bboypuertoroc · 02-02-2009, 05:57 PM

AMSOil or Redline.

G&M Performance · 02-02-2009, 08:41 PM

Mobil 1 here.

Crash · 02-02-2009, 08:54 PM

That Castrol Edge website is retarded... But aside from that, I'd try it after the break-in period.

RCZ · 02-02-2009, 10:45 PM

6000? I change my oil every 3,000... I drive my cars aggressively all the time though...

bboypuertoroc · 02-03-2009, 02:16 AM

6000 miles?! Holy hell man... 3000 should be the max.

View Poll Results: What is your synthetic oil of choice?
Mobil 1	62	43.06%
Royal Purple	21	14.58%
Castrol Edge	13	9.03%
Amsoil	14	9.72%
Motul	10	6.94%
Red Line	10	6.94%
Valvoline Synpower	4	2.78%
Pure Power	3	2.08%
Other	7	4.86%
Voters: 144. You may not vote on this poll

02-02-2009, 09:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
drmike Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kern Co., California Age: 55 Posts: 356 Drives: '03 Mini S+'94 Miata Rep Power: 18	I tend to buy Red Line when I find it on sale (not very often!) but RP and Mobil 1 are very good too. Usually I wind up with Mobil 1 because it's less expensive (can't call it cheap!). __________________ txwerks.com (side biz) xcor.com (main biz)

02-02-2009, 10:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 34	Castrol has a new synthetic out that they claim has 8x better wear protection than Mobil1. I've always used Mobil1 in the past though. Castrol Edge __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-02-2009, 05:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 390	AMSOil or Redline. __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out...

02-02-2009, 08:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	That Castrol Edge website is retarded... But aside from that, I'd try it after the break-in period. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-01-2009, 10:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 706	Royal Purple or Mobil 1. I plan on using Royal Purple.

02-01-2009, 11:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 269	amsoil

02-02-2009, 09:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	i've always been a Castrol guy

02-02-2009, 10:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	^^ I voted for that, but i usually use Castrol Syntec

02-02-2009, 08:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 229	Mobil 1 here.

02-02-2009, 10:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	6000? I change my oil every 3,000... I drive my cars aggressively all the time though...

02-03-2009, 02:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 390	6000 miles?! Holy hell man... 3000 should be the max. __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out...

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