What oil to use?

SC97Cobra · September 19th, 2010, 12:48 PM

Im noticing that the oil is low on my 97 cobra. The guy before me had put in Mobil 1 but idk if it was 10W-30 or 10W-40 etc, etc.. They make so many different kinds now for high milage or performance or standard. So what would you guys suggest?

It is a 1997 Cobra with a v-2 vortech SC.

Let me know, Thanks

majorownage · September 19th, 2010, 04:04 PM

5w-30 pennzoil platinum fully synthetic.

I know a guy is independently hired by mobil, pennzoil, quacker, etc to test their oil. He says that all the premium full synthetic oils are almost the same.

CobraStang161 · September 19th, 2010, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by majorownage

5w-30 pennzoil platinum fully synthetic.

I know a guy is independently hired by mobil, pennzoil, quacker, etc to test their oil. He says that all the premium full synthetic oils are almost the same.

Incorrect. the only really full synthetic motor oil is amsoil, there have been plenty of independent tests done where amsoil was lightyears better than the competition.

SC97Cobra · September 19th, 2010, 04:25 PM

okay thanks

majorownage · September 19th, 2010, 04:42 PM

Bud my bud makes a living off of shell, mobil, etc

majorownage · September 19th, 2010, 04:52 PM

I just called him up. He agrees that amsoil is better. Lolol

He says the penz platinum is the best oil readily available.

You win

DickH · September 19th, 2010, 05:49 PM

You can't really go wrong with any decent oil though. I use mobile one 5-20, and have never had problems, and im sure that anyone that uses a decent oil will say they never have problems.

CobraStang161 · September 19th, 2010, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by majorownage

I just called him up. He agrees that amsoil is better. Lolol

He says the penz platinum is the best oil readily available.

You win

LOL I know my oils

penzoil platinum is the best you can get if you can't get amsoil. But I just buy it online so no problems here.

LGHTNG02GT · September 20th, 2010, 12:12 AM

7 quarts of mobil 1 5w-30 synthetic is what i have been using.

98Cobra_sleeper · September 20th, 2010, 07:47 PM

yea I'm a supervisor at Jiffylube. the Amsoil crowd LOVE their amsoil and swear by it. a few amsoil customers drive between 10 and 20 thousand between oil changes. thats crazy but its their cars. I also sell Polydyn TX7 oil additive. that stuff is supposed to add horsepower to ur car because it super-lubricates your engine. it even has a lifetime guarantee. check out polydyn.com

SC97Cobra · September 21st, 2010, 12:13 AM

okay thanks for the tips guys

bigjohnstud4200 · September 21st, 2010, 12:20 AM

Mobile 1 5 30

HorsepoweR · September 21st, 2010, 01:52 PM

Mobile 1 - 5w30 ! Motorcraft Filter.

Baddbullitt · September 21st, 2010, 02:19 PM

AMS Oil 5W20

September 19th, 2010, 12:48 PM	#1
SC97Cobra Regular 1997 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 140 iTrader: 0 reviews	What oil to use? Im noticing that the oil is low on my 97 cobra. The guy before me had put in Mobil 1 but idk if it was 10W-30 or 10W-40 etc, etc.. They make so many different kinds now for high milage or performance or standard. So what would you guys suggest? It is a 1997 Cobra with a v-2 vortech SC. Let me know, Thanks

September 19th, 2010, 05:49 PM	#7
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,189 iTrader: 2 reviews	You can't really go wrong with any decent oil though. I use mobile one 5-20, and have never had problems, and im sure that anyone that uses a decent oil will say they never have problems. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

September 20th, 2010, 12:12 AM	#9
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,756 iTrader: 10 reviews	7 quarts of mobil 1 5w-30 synthetic is what i have been using. __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

September 20th, 2010, 07:47 PM	#10
98Cobra_sleeper Enthusiast 1998 mustang cobra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: pa Posts: 617 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea I'm a supervisor at Jiffylube. the Amsoil crowd LOVE their amsoil and swear by it. a few amsoil customers drive between 10 and 20 thousand between oil changes. thats crazy but its their cars. I also sell Polydyn TX7 oil additive. that stuff is supposed to add horsepower to ur car because it super-lubricates your engine. it even has a lifetime guarantee. check out polydyn.com __________________ HP twin turbo - 691hp/608tq with 15lbs huffed in (old setup) comin soon...ON3 turbo kit, PTE7175

September 21st, 2010, 01:52 PM	#13
HorsepoweR Enthusiast 99 SVT Cobra N/A Yet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McHenry, iLLinois Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 reviews	Mobile 1 - 5w30 ! Motorcraft Filter. __________________ Mods iN Garage.:.919 of 4040.:.Born on 3/29/99 Found On Road Dominating

September 19th, 2010, 04:04 PM	#2
majorownage Regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 reviews	5w-30 pennzoil platinum fully synthetic. I know a guy is independently hired by mobil, pennzoil, quacker, etc to test their oil. He says that all the premium full synthetic oils are almost the same.

September 19th, 2010, 04:25 PM	#4
SC97Cobra Regular 1997 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 140 iTrader: 0 reviews	okay thanks

September 19th, 2010, 04:42 PM	#5
majorownage Regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bud my bud makes a living off of shell, mobil, etc

September 19th, 2010, 04:52 PM	#6
majorownage Regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just called him up. He agrees that amsoil is better. Lolol He says the penz platinum is the best oil readily available. You win

September 21st, 2010, 12:13 AM	#11
SC97Cobra Regular 1997 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 140 iTrader: 0 reviews	okay thanks for the tips guys

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