engine oil
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From: Taildragers rule! USA1
MOBIL 1
Factory filled, recommended, and warranted by:
Chevrolet Corvette
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Porsche
Cadillac
Chevrolet Camaro SS
Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbocharged
Mercedes AMG
Acura RDX
Aston Martin DB9, DBS and Vantage
All Bentley Vehicles
Bristol Fighter and Fighter S
Buick Regal GT
Chevrolet Camaro SS, CR8 and HHR SS
Daewoo G2X
All Holden HSV
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Nissan GT-R
Opel Insignia
Saab 9-3 TTid
Saturn Sky Red Line
Toyota Lexus LFA
Vauxhall VXR8
Why gamble with some lesser brand, especially one marketed with a pyramid scheme?
Factory filled, recommended, and warranted by:
Chevrolet Corvette
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Porsche
Cadillac
Chevrolet Camaro SS
Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbocharged
Mercedes AMG
Acura RDX
Aston Martin DB9, DBS and Vantage
All Bentley Vehicles
Bristol Fighter and Fighter S
Buick Regal GT
Chevrolet Camaro SS, CR8 and HHR SS
Daewoo G2X
All Holden HSV
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Nissan GT-R
Opel Insignia
Saab 9-3 TTid
Saturn Sky Red Line
Toyota Lexus LFA
Vauxhall VXR8
Why gamble with some lesser brand, especially one marketed with a pyramid scheme?
Last edited by ztheusa; Mar 27, 2010 at 10:07 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Now you've done it. You've just started another oil debate. You will get a lot of opinions on which oil is best but all you need to remember is; no matter what anyone says to use, just stick with any 5W30 synthetic oil that meets the GM4718M specification. I, myself have used both Mobil 1 and Pennzoil Platinum. Excellent oils at a decent price.
Drifting
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From: MA
I use, and will continue to use Mobil1, 0W30.
It is relatively inexpensive and it is easy to get at Wal Mart in 5 quart jugs.
I use the exact same oil in m 2004 V8 Tundra and my wife's 2006 Rav4 V6, makes things really easy. It is just oil and not blood I'm putting in my body, and engines are just metal and some fancy rubber seals.
It is relatively inexpensive and it is easy to get at Wal Mart in 5 quart jugs.
I use the exact same oil in m 2004 V8 Tundra and my wife's 2006 Rav4 V6, makes things really easy. It is just oil and not blood I'm putting in my body, and engines are just metal and some fancy rubber seals.
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Il
I have used Mobile 1--5w30,,,but I now usually use what ever brand name 5w30 FULL SYNTHETIC that I get a good deal on. I am also partial to WIX filters(also sold as NAPA Gold). OK,,,wheres that little azzhat with that dip stick??? Gonna punch his lights out if he comes near me with it
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I've always used Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic 5W30 in my C5s. No complaints here.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Any fully synthetic oil that meets the GM4718M spec and is by a brand you trust.
I currently use QuakerState HorsePower..
I started with Mobil1
switched to Pennzoil Platinum and now run The QS.
I currently use QuakerState HorsePower..
I started with Mobil1
switched to Pennzoil Platinum and now run The QS.
Drifting
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From: LaPine Oregon
Not all sythetics are created equal "Jimmy"......
Not all synthetics are created equal "Jimmy"! With that said the base stock for the different engine oil blends make the difference. Group 4 with Poly-Alpha-Olefin ( PAO) like Mobil 1. Group V Esters, polyethers, polyalkalyene-glycol (PAG) synthetics like Red Line full synthetic engine oils. Each has pros and cons but are better than the Group 3 highly refined mineral or paraffin based stock with more stable and higher oxidation tolerances.
You car came with Mobil 1 ( Mobil 1 changed its formula slightly in 2005) Synthetic. I use Red Line full synthetic 10W40 oil. I use Red Line products for almost all my lubricant needs ( I'm also biased for several non performance reasons). But when was the last time you heard of an engine failure directed at a lubricant failure?
You car came with Mobil 1 ( Mobil 1 changed its formula slightly in 2005) Synthetic. I use Red Line full synthetic 10W40 oil. I use Red Line products for almost all my lubricant needs ( I'm also biased for several non performance reasons). But when was the last time you heard of an engine failure directed at a lubricant failure?
Last edited by dieseldave56; Mar 28, 2010 at 05:53 AM.
