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Posted by 2stang (Member # 4237) on :
 
I was just wondering what motor oil everybody runs. Whether they us regular, synthetic blend, or full synthetic. Also what wieght and brand.
 
Posted by illwill510 (Member # 3788) on :
 
syn. mobil 1 10w30
 
Posted by 5OHS5OH (Member # 4665) on :
 
Synthetic Castrol 10-w30
 
Posted by twstd5o (Member # 1981) on :
 
Redline 10-30
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
Castroil 20-50 [patriot]

[ July 09, 2004, 01:44 PM: Message edited by: Jdub07 ]
 
Posted by white1990stang (Member # 2307) on :
 
redline synthetic 20-50
 
Posted by gercolla1 (Member # 3068) on :
 
$0.99-$1.10
 
Posted by 87 Saleen (Member # 1549) on :
 
whatever's on sale and then i buy the 12 pack [patriot] BOOYAH!
 
Posted by mostang (Member # 3352) on :
 
Syn Mobil 1 10w30
 
Posted by Black94 5.0 (Member # 655) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 2stang:
I was just wondering what motor oil everybody runs. Whether they us regular, synthetic blend, or full synthetic. Also what wieght and brand.
Is this for your 92 GT?...How many miles does it have on the engine?...Do you burn any oil?...
 
Posted by 4.6GT (Member # 2643) on :
 
sorry about stealing the post but what oil should i use?????? i have a 2002 gt with 46,000 and i put mobil-1 5w-30 is that col or should i use another weight if so wich one do you gys recomend???
 
Posted by 2stang (Member # 4237) on :
 
ya its for my 92 GT. it has 115,000 miles on it and it burns about a half quart every 1000 miles.
 
Posted by 1fast281 (Member # 4670) on :
 
mobil 1 5w-30 on a 4.6 dohc
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 2stang:
ya its for my 92 GT. it has 115,000 miles on it and it burns about a half quart every 1000 miles.
Sounds kinda normal. I've got 157,xxx miles on my 89 lx and burn about half a quart every 2,000 miles.
 
Posted by High Output (Member # 2249) on :
 
I have a 1990 GT Mustang, I use Castrol GTX High Millage 10-w40...you can feel the horse power the oil gives you when you running the car....Walmart has a variaty of engine oils at less then half the price you buy it at other stores.
 
Posted by InfinitiG35 (Member # 4631) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by High Output:
you can feel the horse power the oil gives you when you running the car
[Roll Eyes] [BS flag]
 
Posted by rico91stang (Member # 2389) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by InfinitiG35:
quote:
Originally posted by High Output:
you can feel the horse power the oil gives you when you running the car
[Roll Eyes] [BS flag]
You obviously know nothing.
 
Posted by 1992gtdrop (Member # 4502) on :
 
how do you know when your car burns oil???

Thanks,
G.C. [patriot]
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1992gtdrop:
how do you know when your car burns oil???

Thanks,
G.C. [patriot]
well if you have no leaks but every so offten the level goes down that is a good indication you have burned oil. Blue smoke out the tail pipes is a good indication you are burning to much oil...all cars burn oil.
 
Posted by 1992gtdrop (Member # 4502) on :
 
thanks JDUB!! Will I feel a difference if I switch to castrol GTX high mileage oil. I have a 92 Gt w/ 121K. LMK whats best [Wink] ??
Thanks
G.C. [patriot]
 
Posted by InfinitiG35 (Member # 4631) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by rico91stang:
quote:
Originally posted by InfinitiG35:
quote:
Originally posted by High Output:
you can feel the horse power the oil gives you when you running the car
[Roll Eyes] [BS flag]
You obviously know nothing.
please teach me o great one [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1992gtdrop:
thanks JDUB!! Will I feel a difference if I switch to castrol GTX high mileage oil. I have a 92 Gt w/ 121K. LMK whats best [Wink] ??
Thanks
G.C. [patriot]
I seriously doubt anyone will feel a hp gain or loss with the oil they use. Personally I like Castrol...I've used it in every car I've owned. I used the gtx high mileage too...some say me using 20-50 is to thick of a weight but seems to work for me. 121,000 miles is pretty good for your car...maybe 10-40 or higher would be good. I'm not really an oil expert just my opinion from what I've heard and experianced. Depending on what you have done to your car mod wise might influance the weight you want to use. I'd suggest asking Black94 5.0 what he thinks. [patriot]
 
Posted by SF Coupe (Member # 1810) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by High Output:
I have a 1990 GT Mustang, I use Castrol GTX High Millage 10-w40...you can feel the horse power the oil gives you when you running the car....Walmart has a variaty of engine oils at less then half the price you buy it at other stores.
That's hilarious, yesterday on HP TV they switched all the drivetrain oil in an SS to Royal Purple and gained 10rwhp, the show lost all credibility in my mind.
 
Posted by Black94 5.0 (Member # 655) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 2stang:
ya its for my 92 GT. it has 115,000 miles on it and it burns about a half quart every 1000 miles.
20w50 is what I would recommend...5.0's have great oil pumps and have no problem shifting 20w50 around...

As far as adding horse power, well that's easy...It all depends on what sludge you had before... [Big Grin]

What about that ProLong commercial when they poor rocks and dirt into the valve spring of a 350?..... [Big Grin]
 
Posted by xchpstang (Member # 1206) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by High Output:
I have a 1990 GT Mustang, I use Castrol GTX High Millage 10-w40...you can feel the horse power the oil gives you when you running the car....Walmart has a variaty of engine oils at less then half the price you buy it at other stores.
I've actually found Sears to have the lowest price on oil compared to Auto Zone, Kragen, Wal-Mart, Target, Pep Boys, etc...
 
Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :
 


[ November 06, 2006, 02:09 AM: Message edited by: season'd 88 ]
 
Posted by losbadgt (Member # 4394) on :
 
I used royal purple 10w-30 on my 4.6, and the car feels good, i haved used mobil one, castrol and some others, but so far royal purple feels the best especially after racing, so i'm happy with royal purple.
 
Posted by 1BAD2V (Member # 2495) on :
 
Amsoil synthetic 5w-30 in my 01GT
 
Posted by Blowfish (Member # 4043) on :
 
My vote for Valvoline Synpower synthetic 5-40
 
Posted by zpyro35 (Member # 3745) on :
 
I just put in castrol GTX high mileage 10w40 along with some lucas oil stabilizer. dunno if it actually makes the car faster tho.

one question, is ~20lbs oil pressure @ a stop a bad thing? my uncle said anything under 40lbs isn't lubricating anything.
 
Posted by MR GO FAST (Member # 2088) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by zpyro35:
I just put in castrol GTX high mileage 10w40 along with some lucas oil stabilizer. dunno if it actually makes the car faster tho.

one question, is ~20lbs oil pressure @ a stop a bad thing? my uncle said anything under 40lbs isn't lubricating anything.
I have had at least 20 at idle for the last 30k miles and she is still running.
 
Posted by zpyro35 (Member # 3745) on :
 
yeah, it runs fine, so i dunno what he's talking about. maybe he meant while driving it has to be over 40, which mine does. he says his stays around 50-60, but of course his car has like 40k on it ('90 GT) compared to my 130
 
Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
20 at idle is a little low, but its surprising the abuse a bottom end can hold
 
Posted by Norcal95050 (Member # 2941) on :
 
What about this new grade 0w-20 what motor is this good for (Mobil 1 Synthetic 0w-30 ?????)
 
Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :
 
I buy the cheapest oil. Chevron oil 10w40. As long as it's SAE-SJ approved it's all good.
 
Posted by MR GO FAST (Member # 2088) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HungryHippo:
20 at idle is a little low, but its surprising the abuse a bottom end can hold
yeah and she has 197k on the clock [Big Grin]
 




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