oil change time??
April-3rd-2003, 11:51 AM
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Originally posted by walight01
the manual recommends 5w30 or 10w30 if you which to mobil one synthedic, they have a new engine formula in the 5w30. use that until 75k then switch to the 10w30 older engine formula. but thats only if you use mobil 1 synthedic
the manual recommends 5w30 or 10w30 if you which to mobil one synthedic, they have a new engine formula in the 5w30. use that until 75k then switch to the 10w30 older engine formula. but thats only if you use mobil 1 synthedic
April-3rd-2003, 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by cjb200
The "new engine" and "higher mileage engine" formula is just marketing BS. They're exactly the same thing, just different grades. If you decide to use Mobil 1, use whatever grade the manual recommends for your climate.
The "new engine" and "higher mileage engine" formula is just marketing BS. They're exactly the same thing, just different grades. If you decide to use Mobil 1, use whatever grade the manual recommends for your climate.
I guess it does make a little sense where they got the names...because the 5W-30 would be best at first for lubrication, but as the parts wear they would require a heavier oil to do the same job. Right?
April-4th-2003, 09:37 AM
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Originally posted by walight01
i change mine every 6k. there have been alot of test done that show you can take a reg oil change to 7 or 8 k and a synthedic to 10+, but its still recommended to do every 3k.
i change mine every 6k. there have been alot of test done that show you can take a reg oil change to 7 or 8 k and a synthedic to 10+, but its still recommended to do every 3k.
No matter what type of oil you use, synthetic or not, chane it before 5000! It you are going to spend the extra money, don't use synthetic, get a good oil filter. Alot of guys say synthetic, super racing bla bla bla, and get a half decent filter. Use what oil (10W, 5W whatever,) the dealership recomends, call them and ask service, and get a good name brand oil filter.
I worked at a Saturn SAAB dealership when I was in college, and that is what the mechanics keeps drilling into me.
April-4th-2003, 10:27 AM
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Originally posted by Myk
Oil changes are the most important thing to keep the engine's longevity, and avoid wear and tear problems.
No matter what type of oil you use, synthetic or not, chane it before 5000! It you are going to spend the extra money, don't use synthetic, get a good oil filter. Alot of guys say synthetic, super racing bla bla bla, and get a half decent filter. Use what oil (10W, 5W whatever,) the dealership recomends, call them and ask service, and get a good name brand oil filter.
I worked at a Saturn SAAB dealership when I was in college, and that is what the mechanics keeps drilling into me.
Oil changes are the most important thing to keep the engine's longevity, and avoid wear and tear problems.
No matter what type of oil you use, synthetic or not, chane it before 5000! It you are going to spend the extra money, don't use synthetic, get a good oil filter. Alot of guys say synthetic, super racing bla bla bla, and get a half decent filter. Use what oil (10W, 5W whatever,) the dealership recomends, call them and ask service, and get a good name brand oil filter.
I worked at a Saturn SAAB dealership when I was in college, and that is what the mechanics keeps drilling into me.
there was a article around here somewhere that did alot of testing of the different filters. alot of people say the cheap walmart filter is alot better and cheaper than fram. iu recommend the 11 dollar mobil 1 filter as well
April-4th-2003, 10:42 AM
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Originally posted by walight01
ask the dealership what the best filter is, thats funny.
there was a article around here somewhere that did alot of testing of the different filters. alot of people say the cheap walmart filter is alot better and cheaper than fram. iu recommend the 11 dollar mobil 1 filter as well
ask the dealership what the best filter is, thats funny.
there was a article around here somewhere that did alot of testing of the different filters. alot of people say the cheap walmart filter is alot better and cheaper than fram. iu recommend the 11 dollar mobil 1 filter as well
April-4th-2003, 10:42 AM
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I talked to two machine/performance shops and they both recomended either 0w-30 or 5w-30. Neither recomended 10w-30. They said that is almost to thick for my engine. A friend of mine has been running 5w-30 for years in his honda and says it's overall prefomance is better than 10w-30. But You can run 90w if you want it's your car. I run 0w-30. Anywho, this is another technical peice of advice that no one with a degree in is responding to! LOL
April-4th-2003, 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by walight01
i just got of the phone with my dealer and he said use quakerstate oil and he couldn't recommend any filter other than the oem.(another reason i don't like my dealer)
i just got of the phone with my dealer and he said use quakerstate oil and he couldn't recommend any filter other than the oem.(another reason i don't like my dealer)
What 'type' of oil, (10W-30, 50W-90, FNW-69,) is important due to engine type, life, air temp and humidity and junk for your area.
Don't even bother asking them about the filter. Duh, of course there gonna say 'use our filter.'