Favorite Synthetic Oil

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

dad · 02-02-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mspeasl

Gang,

I have used Mobil 1 in everything I own for the last several years. My 03 350 has 56K on it and has had Mobil 1 in it since 500 miles. Same for my Toyota X-Runner and Toyota Camry Hybrid. I used it in my 95 and 96 Impala SS's and several cars before them and have had no problems at all. BTW I changed them all at 500 or less miles.

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.

OMGWTFBBQ · 02-02-2009, 11:23 AM

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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.

RCZ · 02-02-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

RCZ, what do you mean, it get hots too fast or has a lower temp flash point or burn rate?? I want to go with an oil that will help the car run a little cooler. I was reading through a thread were a guy was tracking a 370z and the car went into limp mode because the oil temp was too high.

I'll probably ad an oil cooler down the line, but for now just want to help it out a bit with a good synthetic.

I mean the burn rate, at least it did on my friends STI. Its good oil, temps stay cooler, but prepare to have to add more or change sooner than usual.

mspeasl · 02-02-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

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dad · 02-02-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspeasl

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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 proprietiesof the oil haven't had a chance too work.

That^.

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)

bboypuertoroc · 02-02-2009, 05:57 PM

AMSOil or Redline.

dad · 02-02-2009, 07:35 PM

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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.

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.

mspeasl · 02-02-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

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

Dad,

I change oil every 6000 miles and rotate tires and replace air filters at the same time. Its easy to keep track of what needs to be done that way. Sorry for the mix up.

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, 10:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	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	#24 (permalink)
bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 388	AMSOil or Redline. __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out...

02-02-2009, 08:54 PM	#27 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	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

02-03-2009, 02:16 AM	#30 (permalink)
bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 388	6000 miles?! Holy hell man... 3000 should be the max. __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out...

02-02-2009, 10:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	^^ I voted for that, but i usually use Castrol Syntec

02-02-2009, 08:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 227	Mobil 1 here.

02-02-2009, 10:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	6000? I change my oil every 3,000... I drive my cars aggressively all the time though...

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