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hiphopman Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:40 Points:48,345 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2011 10:14:34 PM Ignore hiphopman Report Abuse I find this great in winter for easy starts in cold weather. I also go 6-7,000 miles between oil changes. Use Mobil 1 now but hear Amsoil is better. Any comments on synthetics?

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I find this great in winter for easy starts in cold weather. I also go 6-7,000 miles between oil changes. Use Mobil 1 now but hear Amsoil is better.
Any comments on synthetics?

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Saab93turbo All-Star Author Washington Posts:509 Points:89,335 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2013 4:42:06 PM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse I've been using full synthetic since 2005. I use Mobil 1 0W-40. It's API SL, SM, SN. It's ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4. These are all rare combinations. It's also BMW Longlife 01, Mercedes Benz 229.5. It used to be GM-LL-A-025 but now GM has a more lax Dexos standard, which it is.
102670 Rookie Author Sacramento Posts:85 Points:23,300 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2013 9:41:27 AM Ignore 102670 Report Abuse I use synthetic oil. While it does cost more to buy it, I can go 8000+ miles between changes.
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,956 Points:1,022,960 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2013 6:36:16 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse I use synthetic in the Harley. More efficient and less wear on the engine.
oldhillbillyAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,487 Points:694,785 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2013 3:41:21 AM Ignore oldhillbillyAZ Report Abuse Did you know you can buy Synthetic Water for your radiator ?? I wonder if I drink a Gallon a day If I'd be extremely healthy or just extremely broke?? Something I read.... Excerpt From Blackstone Labs. What's the best oil to use? Ah, the million dollar question. We are an independent lab, so we don't make recommendations. It has been our experience that oil is oil, and either petroleum or synthetic-based oil will work well for just about any engine. Additional reading... Blackstone [Edited by: oldhillbillyAZ at 2/19/2013 3:42:46 AM EST]
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,949 Points:2,080,630 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 8:33:24 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Designer oil? Not for me.
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,182 Points:825,070 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 7:19:55 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse Never used, only the regular.
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,350 Points:559,780 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 4:36:25 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse Grumpycat, what specs am I looking for in an oil (and especially a synthetic)? In my case, it's for an 09 Sienna V-6. The only spec in the owner's manual is 5W-30. [Edited by: traffic cop at 2/16/2013 4:41:03 PM EST]
cheapmonkee Champion Author Portland Posts:30,487 Points:3,199,110 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 3:44:44 PM Ignore cheapmonkee Report Abuse G-Oil
chipote Champion Author Washington Posts:1,274 Points:393,305 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 11:19:20 AM Ignore chipote Report Abuse I only use synthetic
BigHorne1 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,632 Points:323,500 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 11:11:41 AM Ignore BigHorne1 Report Abuse I use valvoline synthetic, just more my style I guess
ultimate Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,863 Points:1,356,045 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 8:40:12 AM Ignore ultimate Report Abuse yes
divebomber Champion Author Nebraska Posts:6,214 Points:1,839,895 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 12:41:06 PM Ignore divebomber Report Abuse I HAVE ALWAYS USED MOBIL 1 AND ALL THREE OF OUR VEHICLES HAVE WELL OVER 100 TO 200,000 MILES ON THEM
ultimate Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,863 Points:1,356,045 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 11:14:07 AM Ignore ultimate Report Abuse yes
BigHorne1 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,632 Points:323,500 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 10:26:07 AM Ignore BigHorne1 Report Abuse put it in all my vehicles now
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,182 Points:825,070 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 10:21:34 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse I have not used it.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,525 Points:1,148,550 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 6:39:03 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Always
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,525 Points:1,148,550 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 6:38:56 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Yes
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,956 Points:1,022,960 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 6:02:01 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse Synthetic is more efficient. Also,you get more miles, between oil changes.
paullypuiu Veteran Author Georgia Posts:263 Points:91,370 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2013 10:58:31 PM Ignore paullypuiu Report Abuse I drive a lot and change my oil every month at 10.000.00 miles , using mobil 1 synthetic extended 15.000.00 miles.
GrumpyCat Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,752 Points:809,895 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2013 12:54:24 PM Ignore GrumpyCat Report Abuse Shopping for "synthetic" is misguided. Shop for performance specifications, not marketing buzzwords. Use of synthetic manufacturing techniques does not automatically give a motor oil the magic properties which some synthetic motor oils posses. Doesn't matter, Group IV, V, VI, ester, PAO, etc. Those are techniques, not performance specifications.
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,956 Points:1,022,960 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2013 3:49:05 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse More mileage between oil changes, offsets the higher price.
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:937 Points:234,500 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2013 3:19:01 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse expensive
Saab93turbo All-Star Author Washington Posts:509 Points:89,335 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 11:24:40 AM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse I use Mobil 1 0W-40, which is a PAO type of synthetic, I think.
Laarr Rookie Author Toronto Posts:1 Points:7,150 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2013 4:26:36 PM Ignore Laarr Report Abuse To all of you who think they are saving money using petroleum oil and changing it more frequently – you are actually spending more money each year than anyone who uses a high-end synthetic and gets to change their oil twice or only three times a year. Do some homework on synthetic oil. There are four types. Some have great viscosity and wear ratings when they first poured in your car, yet drop off significantly before you have driven 3,000K (see Royal Purple). Others, like Amsoil or Red Line, with the proper filtration (emphasis mine), can last six months to a year depending on severity of miles driven. It is also worth the $25-30 for an oil analysis. The test will tell you whether you need to change your oil or if you have other issues concerning higher than ordinary wear levels occurring in your engine.
Hanski All-Star Author Modesto Posts:604 Points:211,910 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 9:42:11 AM Ignore Hanski Report Abuse use Amsoil full synthetic oils and filters in both vehicles. No issues. Its cost's a little more than other oils, but I think it is worth it.
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,956 Points:1,022,960 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 4:01:08 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse I am using synthetic oil in the Harley.
Loonieburger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:2,273 Points:151,585 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 2:39:15 AM Ignore Loonieburger Report Abuse Have used Mobil1 on all my cars for years now. Change it every 5,000 km (3,125 mi) and have had zero issues. Word of warning: if your car is older and has always had conventional oil, switching to a synthetic may cause your baby to spring leaks. The detergents in the synthetics often clean your engine too well and can expose flaws the conventional gunk buildup was hiding. So unless you have a good (read: non-American) engine with a high double digit odometer, you might want to stick with the devil you know - or be prepared to spend a bunch more.
borsht All-Star Author Oakland Posts:926 Points:217,445 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 6:54:11 PM Ignore borsht Report Abuse evron has a refined oil that is close to synthetic, It's their DELO 400 LE, they callit ISOSYN technology. Chevron Lubricants, maker of the Delo brand of engine oils, lubricants and coolants, said it recently conducted benchmark testing to determine how its premium conventional heavy-duty motor oil, Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40, performed against major oil companies’ semi-synthetics. Test results showed that Delo 400 LE with Isosyn Technology was equal to, if not better than, leading semi-synthetics in industry-recognized tests in the areas of wear control, oxidation and deposit control, according to the company. Message avoid the blends or semi sythetics. .
Snowchoux Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,003 Points:145,635 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 12:01:47 PM Ignore Snowchoux Report Abuse Since I first used synthetic, I will not go back.
jrferrari All-Star Author Orlando Posts:652 Points:172,590 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 10:59:20 AM Ignore jrferrari Report Abuse I switched to synthetic so I don't have to change it as much.
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:937 Points:234,500 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 3:02:58 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse it is great, but cost much
chipote Champion Author Washington Posts:1,274 Points:393,305 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:50:51 AM Ignore chipote Report Abuse Mobil 1 purchased at Walmart
Zackny Veteran Author New York Posts:402 Points:78,905 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:10:22 AM Ignore Zackny Report Abuse that sound good to me
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,447 Points:716,205 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 7:51:15 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse Pennzoil Ultra
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,373 Points:355,165 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2013 10:26:58 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse aMSOIL
borodin Veteran Author Montreal Posts:407 Points:32,635 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2013 3:32:10 PM Ignore borodin Report Abuse always use Mobil 1.
MetroManiac Champion Author Rochester Posts:1,731 Points:281,740 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2013 3:02:18 PM Ignore MetroManiac Report Abuse Amsoil, once a year.
skh150 Rookie Author Denver Posts:91 Points:177,295 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2013 2:17:32 PM Ignore skh150 Report Abuse Save your money.
grim_farva Champion Author Kansas Posts:1,625 Points:354,400 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2013 10:22:48 AM Ignore grim_farva Report Abuse I always use Mobil 1.
cv Champion Author Raleigh Posts:15,344 Points:3,293,305 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2013 6:40:57 AM Ignore cv Report Abuse I have always used Mobil 1 in my vehicles, change every 7,500 miles.
Zackny Veteran Author New York Posts:402 Points:78,905 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2013 9:14:27 AM Ignore Zackny Report Abuse that sound good to me
CaptainAnhyzer All-Star Author Albany Posts:977 Points:218,780 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2013 8:34:09 AM Ignore CaptainAnhyzer Report Abuse I've also noticed that full synthetic seems to bump up my MPG a bit.
gtngouged Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:69 Points:42,005 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2013 7:21:15 AM Ignore gtngouged Report Abuse amzoil in all my rides
teaman91 Rookie Author Omaha Posts:61 Points:11,900 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2013 1:48:33 AM Ignore teaman91 Report Abuse I use walmarts full synthetic and change it every 6,000 miles a millionaire once told me when you buy a brand name product your just paying extra for the name and the product is the same. And he is A millionaire so I think he know something about saving money!
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,373 Points:355,165 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2013 10:12:06 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse Yes I use in one of my cars synthetic oil great Amsoil .
hornet17 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,323 Points:440,865 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2013 10:28:59 AM Ignore hornet17 Report Abuse i use them in my motorcycles, just use the regular stuff in the cars though at this point. I change it on a regular basis though.
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,179 Points:2,457,350 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 7:43:21 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse I have no opposition to synthetics. They seem to do well for most engines.
ovillaone All-Star Author Dallas Posts:912 Points:204,255 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 5:30:07 AM Ignore ovillaone Report Abuse Just changed.
Saab93turbo All-Star Author Washington Posts:509 Points:89,335 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 8:22:56 PM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse Synthetics are supposed to be in better shape given the same number of miles. Some cars have extended change intervals and require synthetics.
kst8er Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,932 Points:1,067,315 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 5:25:34 PM Ignore kst8er Report Abuse Schaeffers Oil