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twastheglow · 05-10-2008, 12:21 PM

I've been using Mobil 1 fully synthetic motor oil for years. But I've been reading many different advertisements for different oils and started wondering what people are using and what people prefer. As an example, I was reading the latest Road & Track and there's an ad for Pennzoil Platinum. It goes on to say it has cleaning agents...blah, blah, blah. What do you guys run and what do you recommend?
*mike*

CHAOS · 05-10-2008, 12:22 PM

QuakerState Q horsepower full synthetic.

Action Park · 05-10-2008, 12:39 PM

93
Valvoline vr-1 20-50 conventional in bugs. Have'nt done the oil yet in the rabbit(naturally saves money for oil changes as it keeps on breaking down!), but I guess I'll use some 15-40 diesel blend. Some walmart ooze for cars I do'nt give a hoot about.
93 93/93

twastheglow · 05-10-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Action Park

93
...Some walmart ooze for cars I do'nt give a hoot about.
93 93/93

Yeah, in my SW2 winter car I use the cheapest motor oil I can find. That is, when I even change the oil. lol I don't have to too often...it has a leak so I just keep adding new oil. No need for a full change (who needs a new filter? hahaha)
*mike*

Silverfc88 · 05-10-2008, 01:03 PM

I've been using Royal Purple 20w50 for summer and 10w30 for winter. If I can't find Royal Purple then I'll use Castrol Syntec.

I've been hearing good things about Delo 400 and adding VSOT to it. I may give it a try.

Kevin · 05-10-2008, 01:56 PM

Best oil out there: http://www.amsoil.com/

I don't use it on my piece though lol

ReVision · 05-10-2008, 02:00 PM

Redline 10w30 and Redline MT-90....I absolutly recommend their products 100%.

92dxman · 05-10-2008, 02:57 PM

I've used various flavors of Valvoline whether it be conventional, Maxlife or Synpower.

240sxDann · 05-10-2008, 03:11 PM

Royal Purple 10w30

cburwell · 05-10-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ReVision

Redline 10w30 and Redline MT-90....I absolutly recommend their products 100%.

I used redline oil in my Sentra, although I'm thinking about giving amsoil a try.

The Xterra gets Mobil 1.

Just an FYI, there was a test done on the oil drop a short while back and it found that Mobil 1 is not a full synthetic. It was made from a dino oil base. I'm not sure if that still holds true now.

justinlansdale · 05-10-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 240sxDann

Royal Purple 10w30

worddddddd!

WTRacing · 05-10-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Best oil out there: http://www.amsoil.com/

I don't use it on my piece though lol

not many of us out here!!! I use it in everything I own.. Actually I use is so much I became a dealer....

WTRacing · 05-10-2008, 11:12 PM

WTRacing · 05-10-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by twastheglow

I've been using Mobil 1 fully synthetic motor oil for years. But I've been reading many different advertisements for different oils and started wondering what people are using and what people prefer. As an example, I was reading the latest Road & Track and there's an ad for Pennzoil Platinum. It goes on to say it has cleaning agents...blah, blah, blah. What do you guys run and what do you recommend?
*mike*

BTW Mobil 1 is not fully synthetic like they say, its only 30% Synthetic

Honest_Bob · 05-11-2008, 12:17 AM

Amsoil for my beasty. Redline worked well also.

Mobil one disapeared like a mexican when the INS pull up.

[sr20]sean · 05-11-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 240sxDann

Royal Purple 10w30

ftw! but just like other people i was thinking of trying amsoil

JKZ · 05-11-2008, 01:20 AM

I use Mobil 1 10w30 in the Z

CleanNeon98 · 05-11-2008, 01:21 AM

Mobil 1 5w-30...should probbably put 5w-20 in cause thats what recomended..that reminds me, im changing my **** on tuesday if it doesnt rain

Kevin · 05-11-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WTRacing

not many of us out here!!! I use it in everything I own.. Actually I use is so much I became a dealer....

haha I just changed it in a type-s on Thursday. It is like water in the gallon jug, its so thin. It screams "synthetic" haha

sponsored1 · 05-11-2008, 01:50 AM

Every test i've seen has put mobil one at the bottom of the chart for synthetic oils. Amsoil is my 1st choice, followed by redline.

05-10-2008, 12:21 PM	#1
twastheglow TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY Member #5286 My Ride: pulls bitches iTrader: (0)	Who uses what motor oil??? I've been using Mobil 1 fully synthetic motor oil for years. But I've been reading many different advertisements for different oils and started wondering what people are using and what people prefer. As an example, I was reading the latest Road & Track and there's an ad for Pennzoil Platinum. It goes on to say it has cleaning agents...blah, blah, blah. What do you guys run and what do you recommend? mike

05-10-2008, 01:03 PM	#5
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	I've been using Royal Purple 20w50 for summer and 10w30 for winter. If I can't find Royal Purple then I'll use Castrol Syntec. I've been hearing good things about Delo 400 and adding VSOT to it. I may give it a try. __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj Last edited by Silverfc88; 05-10-2008 at 01:06 PM.

05-10-2008, 02:00 PM	#7
ReVision Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5846 My Ride: 1994 Supra TT iTrader: (0)	Redline 10w30 and Redline MT-90....I absolutly recommend their products 100%. __________________ 1994 Supra TT 6 Spd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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Honest_Bob TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #1179 My Ride: 05 WRX Wagon iTrader: (2)	Amsoil for my beasty. Redline worked well also. Mobil one disapeared like a mexican when the INS pull up. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-11-2008, 01:20 AM	#17
JKZ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Member #5035 My Ride: Z32 TT iTrader: (1)	I use Mobil 1 10w30 in the Z __________________ Snailz

05-10-2008, 12:22 PM	#2
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	QuakerState Q horsepower full synthetic.

05-10-2008, 12:39 PM	#3
Action Park Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Fugue Member #2802 My Ride: bug and a rabbit iTrader: (0)	93 Valvoline vr-1 20-50 conventional in bugs. Have'nt done the oil yet in the rabbit(naturally saves money for oil changes as it keeps on breaking down!), but I guess I'll use some 15-40 diesel blend. Some walmart ooze for cars I do'nt give a hoot about. 93 93/93

05-10-2008, 02:57 PM	#8
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #470 My Ride: 10 Mazda 5. iTrader: (0)	I've used various flavors of Valvoline whether it be conventional, Maxlife or Synpower.

05-10-2008, 11:12 PM	#13
WTRacing Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2008 Member #6773 My Ride: 04 WRX Wagon iTrader: (0)

05-11-2008, 01:21 AM	#18
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Mobil 1 5w-30...should probbably put 5w-20 in cause thats what recomended..that reminds me, im changing my ** on tuesday if it doesnt rain __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2** : Daily Driver

05-11-2008, 01:50 AM	#20
sponsored1 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Buckingham, Pa Member #1049 My Ride: POS with a diff and giant brakes iTrader: (2)	Every test i've seen has put mobil one at the bottom of the chart for synthetic oils. Amsoil is my 1st choice, followed by redline. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 1995 s10 1999 Svt Contour 1972 Bmw 2002 1978 Gs 1000, 2003 Gsxr 600