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Topic: synthetic oil vs conventional oil
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tonkaboyrich496
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going to do a oil change on my fox this week and was wondering what are the pro n cons of the two types of oil. my motor is stock but if switching over to synthetic will help my engine last longer then it may be worth it..
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88 Box chev with a built 496 = coming soon
Posts: 243 | From: oakland | Registered: Mar 2010
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LXjames
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If you do go synthetic wich I suggest you do, don't think that it's an excuse to not change your oil as often as you should most I would go 4,000 on synthetic. And for some that's to long
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Posts: 4761 | From: Pittsburg CA | Registered: Mar 2011
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tonkaboyrich496
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i always get changes at 4k...any good brands i should look into
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87 Coupe = stock w/ 500 shot
88 Box chev with a built 496 = coming soon
Posts: 243 | From: oakland | Registered: Mar 2010
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Murder mach
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I have a new edge so it calls for 20weight,but i use ford motorcraft synthetic oil.comes in a red bottle and says FORD on it.
Posts: 860 | From: stockton area | Registered: Jan 2011
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tonkaboyrich496
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hahaa ight
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87 Coupe = stock w/ 500 shot
88 Box chev with a built 496 = coming soon
Posts: 243 | From: oakland | Registered: Mar 2010
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Saleen 00-768
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AMS OIL.
Check em out
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Posts: 1664 | From: NOR✯CAL | Registered: Aug 2009
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Sydewayz_Stan
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Mobil 1 5w-30 full synthetic, next best thing to amsoil and can be bought @ wal-mart in 5 quart jugs
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Posts: 3432 | From: 707 vallejo/richmond 510 | Registered: Aug 2010
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tonkaboyrich496
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thanx for the help
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87 Coupe = stock w/ 500 shot
88 Box chev with a built 496 = coming soon
Posts: 243 | From: oakland | Registered: Mar 2010
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hidnn.o.s.
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Mobil 1 will "safely" last 4-5k oil/filter intervals
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nitrous_bob
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Amsoil and royal purple are the best but about $8/qt
The best deal for decent fullsythetic is the walmart 5 qt jug of mobil 1
Its about $25
I use mobil and you'll see youf oil still gold at 3k
You will have virtually no engine wear and will free up some hp
To me its a no brainer......the only con is cost....but that's negated by the longer intervals and less wear
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5.0 OG since 1990
Posts: 1402 | From: st clair shores MI | Registered: Nov 2000
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MACK.GT
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Synthetic oil is more consistent , and come with a "better" additives package. I also use mobile 1 all the time . When its dirty , I change it, its normally more soon then 4000 miles though. When I can't see the lines etched on the dipstick through the oils color or transparency",,,,then its high time for a change. Short trips , extensive times at idle, and hot rodding around, all wear out that oil quickly..
Never overfill your engine oil !
Posts: 446 | From: 510 | Registered: Nov 2010
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triple b
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same here walmart synthetic mobil 1 sometimes its on sale for $27 a jug and tht as good as it gets.....always change my evey 3 months 4 max and i always use a ford oil filter
[ April 12, 2012, 12:06 AM: Message edited by: triple b ]
Posts: 1730 | From: sacramento ca | Registered: Nov 2008
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Svt Tony
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Mobil 1 ftw!!! I ve seen what Royal purple does to your motor never using the crap again. Mobil 1 walmart or costco best deals.
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