Help Choosing Oil

AM1AW · November 3rd, 2006, 09:50 PM

I'm getting close to my first oil change and would like to hear what everybody else is using. Do you prefer natural oil or synthetic?
The last couple of cars I've had I used a mid priced regular oil but neither of them were Mustangs, so it's not like I was driving them like I do my stang (which can be a little rough at times) so I was not really to worried about engine protection from hard driving.

Thanks for your input in advance
Chris

psycho bob · November 3rd, 2006, 10:31 PM

I have always used Castrol, but when I pick up my new 07 I'm going to start using synthetic......probably Royal Purple. As long as you keep it changed and use a good quality oil you should have no issues.

mattblasi · November 3rd, 2006, 10:49 PM

eh just drain it all and run that way.... You'll be fine ... ... ...

ok before anyone really goes and does this I AM JOKING

If you want the best I would def. say Royal Purple.

FireryDriver · November 4th, 2006, 12:00 AM

just get synthetic that's my advice

GTNorm · November 4th, 2006, 12:15 PM

I plan to go to synthetic too. Anyone know if you have to wait till the mileage hits a certain number before switching?? I have heard differing opinions on that.

FireryDriver · November 5th, 2006, 01:43 AM

Umm I'm pretty sure that you can just flush all the oil out and then replace it with synthetic. I don't see why that wouldn't work....

Norse1974 · November 7th, 2006, 06:08 PM

Royal Purple through out the whole drive line!RP claims an 8RWHP increase if you do!It's what I run in my car with a K&N oil filter.

Drgnracin72 · November 7th, 2006, 06:56 PM

well you dont want to break anengine in with sythetic becasue it wont ever break in. once youve got over 1000 miles or so on a new engine go for it and put the synthetic in!!!

GTNorm · November 7th, 2006, 07:48 PM

Thanks DragRacin if 1000 miles will do it I'm good at about 3000 I had heard something like 20000 miles which I didn't really believe .

DanishStallion · November 7th, 2006, 08:09 PM

what dragon said

synthetic is the way to go

November 3rd, 2006, 09:50 PM	#1
AM1AW Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Beach VA Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 reviews	Help Choosing Oil I'm getting close to my first oil change and would like to hear what everybody else is using. Do you prefer natural oil or synthetic? The last couple of cars I've had I used a mid priced regular oil but neither of them were Mustangs, so it's not like I was driving them like I do my stang (which can be a little rough at times) so I was not really to worried about engine protection from hard driving. Thanks for your input in advance Chris

November 3rd, 2006, 10:49 PM	#3
mattblasi Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	eh just drain it all and run that way.... You'll be fine ... ... ... ok before anyone really goes and does this I AM JOKING If you want the best I would def. say Royal Purple. __________________ Sponsors and Contributors: Turbo Kits.com, Springfield Motorsports, Zex, Cervinis Auto Design, Gary Best Kustumz, Kicker, Cavallo Customizing, and Stillen/AP Racing

November 4th, 2006, 12:00 AM	#4
FireryDriver Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 543 iTrader: 0 reviews	just get synthetic that's my advice __________________ SLP Loud mouths SLP x-pipe 4.10 gears K&N intake X-Cal II custom tune

November 4th, 2006, 12:15 PM	#5
GTNorm Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 511 iTrader: 0 reviews	I plan to go to synthetic too. Anyone know if you have to wait till the mileage hits a certain number before switching?? I have heard differing opinions on that. __________________ A man with experience is never at the mercy of a man with a theory.

November 5th, 2006, 01:43 AM	#6
FireryDriver Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 543 iTrader: 0 reviews	Umm I'm pretty sure that you can just flush all the oil out and then replace it with synthetic. I don't see why that wouldn't work.... __________________ SLP Loud mouths SLP x-pipe 4.10 gears K&N intake X-Cal II custom tune

November 7th, 2006, 06:08 PM	#7
Norse1974 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 275 iTrader: 0 reviews	Royal Purple through out the whole drive line!RP claims an 8RWHP increase if you do!It's what I run in my car with a K&N oil filter.

November 7th, 2006, 06:56 PM	#8
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	well you dont want to break anengine in with sythetic becasue it wont ever break in. once youve got over 1000 miles or so on a new engine go for it and put the synthetic in!!! __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

November 7th, 2006, 07:48 PM	#9
GTNorm Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 511 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks DragRacin if 1000 miles will do it I'm good at about 3000 I had heard something like 20000 miles which I didn't really believe . __________________ A man with experience is never at the mercy of a man with a theory.

November 7th, 2006, 08:09 PM	#10
DanishStallion Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 670 iTrader: 0 reviews	what dragon said synthetic is the way to go __________________ www.irmfclub.com

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