oil change question

juan310 · April 3rd, 2007, 03:14 AM

what oil (brand/type/weight) should i go with?

2000 v6 stock 84k miles(live in socal)

NottyBoy93 · April 5th, 2007, 02:28 PM

Castrol 10W 30 is good stuff. I have always ran Amsoil full synthetic in my off-road cars but the needs are a little different. Bsically mfg's will usually recommend a 10W 30.

ujslost · April 5th, 2007, 05:48 PM

5w20 castrol

96DropTop · April 5th, 2007, 09:19 PM

car requires either 5w20 or 5w30... not 10w30. i've always stuck with mobil1 synthetic, i was a tech at on oil change for over 4 years.. all the oil i've been around i'd recommend mobil1! don't forget the mobil1 oil filter...

NottyBoy93 · April 6th, 2007, 07:44 AM

Oil change people must be less informed in Texas. They all use 10W30 almost exclusivley. I use Amsoil full synthetics anyways, not because I am a technician just because.

GTblackprodigy · April 8th, 2007, 01:50 PM

my gt is close to 89 k miles..should i stick to 5 20 or move up to 5 30?....oh and i use mobil 1 synthetic

WAR-PARTY · April 10th, 2007, 07:52 PM

Just stay with what has been run in it. They’re several different blends of oil. But if you haven't been using a sync don't start now. Pennzoil and Castro, generally Penn. crude are paraffin based oils and you should not change to those either if you haven't been running them. The high mileage stuff is good. 5/30 is good all round.

juan310 · April 19th, 2007, 03:23 PM

well the manual says to use 5w30....but then the haynes repair manual i bought says i can use 10w30 based on my climate since it doesnt get below 32 degrees down here

i just went with mobil1 5w30 full syn and a k&n oil filter....

but does the mileage affect what oil weight to use?

fordzilla21 · April 21st, 2007, 11:33 PM

anybody that runs pennzoil is an r-tard. that is the worst stuff ever. i have taken many valve covers off of pennzoil motors to be covered in sludge on the valves. please dont use. id rather use used trop-artic oil than that. i like motorcraft pure synthetic 10W30. it works.

Stangzilla · April 24th, 2007, 11:48 PM

Royal Purple..... If your motor is worthy to flow Royal blood...lol..

I have a Mustang mag where they replaced all the oils, motor, trans and rear end with Royal Purple and they gained a constant 8hp gain...

ujslost · April 25th, 2007, 08:27 AM

I seen them do that on Horsepower tv also, and gained 8-10 hp.

Stangzilla · April 25th, 2007, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by ujslost

I seen them do that on Horsepower tv also, and gained 8-10 hp.

Yep cheapest 10 hp you can get

ujslost · April 25th, 2007, 09:06 PM

I want to put it in the trans and rear, but I cant afford to keep it in the engine

Stangzilla · April 25th, 2007, 10:06 PM

Yeah but you can go 5-6000 miles between changes if you like.. As long as you use a good filter..

ujslost · April 25th, 2007, 11:27 PM

Thats just it. I was reading a magazine that we get at our shop. they did a filter test. They were talking about people going over 3,000 miles on oil changes. They were saying that its not that some of the oils cant handle it. Its the oil filter, they cut open hundreds of filters all with differant variables. And I dont believe there was 1 filter in the bunch that worked efficiently past the 3,000 mile mark. I think this is one thing ppl over look is how efficient is the oil filters. People always ask me, how does that oil look. And I give them this how fuckin stupid are you look. Its burnt motor oil how the hell do you think it looks. ITS BLACK! They are always worried their oil cant hold up. When most oils will.

Stangzilla · April 25th, 2007, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by ujslost

Thats just it. I was reading a magazine that we get at our shop. they did a filter test. They were talking about people going over 3,000 miles on oil changes. They were saying that its not that some of the oils cant handle it. Its the oil filter, they cut open hundreds of filters all with differant variables. And I dont believe there was 1 filter in the bunch that worked efficiently past the 3,000 mile mark. I think this is one thing ppl over look is how efficient is the oil filters. People always ask me, how does that oil look. And I give them this how fuckin stupid are you look. Its burnt motor oil how the hell do you think it looks. ITS BLACK! They are always worried their oil cant hold up. When most oils will.

Well change the filter at 3k then top off the oil.. Simple as that..

zrez · May 13th, 2007, 07:30 PM

I was told not to use synthetic. Thoughts on this?

Drick · May 13th, 2007, 07:39 PM

why wouldnt you be able to use synthetics

Stangzilla · May 13th, 2007, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by zrez

I was told not to use synthetic. Thoughts on this?

Did they give you a reason? The only thing I can think of is if you start to use them in older higher mileage motors they have been known to start an oil leak or two but other than that the lubrication properties far surpass regular oil and it does not break down as fast as regular oil.

ujslost · May 13th, 2007, 10:18 PM

i just started using synthetic in my 97 explorer about a year ago it has 207K on it no problems. Except its a pig for gas!

April 3rd, 2007, 03:14 AM	#1
juan310 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 139 iTrader: 0 reviews	oil change question what oil (brand/type/weight) should i go with? 2000 v6 stock 84k miles(live in socal)

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WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,700 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just stay with what has been run in it. They’re several different blends of oil. But if you haven't been using a sync don't start now. Pennzoil and Castro, generally Penn. crude are paraffin based oils and you should not change to those either if you haven't been running them. The high mileage stuff is good. 5/30 is good all round. __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

April 19th, 2007, 03:23 PM	#8
juan310 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 139 iTrader: 0 reviews	well the manual says to use 5w30....but then the haynes repair manual i bought says i can use 10w30 based on my climate since it doesnt get below 32 degrees down here i just went with mobil1 5w30 full syn and a k&n oil filter.... but does the mileage affect what oil weight to use? __________________ Pioneer Sound System (Comp Speakers-Amp-Deck) - Viper Alarm/Remote Starter Eibach Pro Kit - Smoked CC Headlights - 18" Bullitt Wheels - SVT Focus Fuel Pump True Dual Exhaust - Flowmaster Original 40s - 3.5 Rolled/Slanted Tips

April 24th, 2007, 11:48 PM	#10
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Royal Purple..... If your motor is worthy to flow Royal blood...lol.. I have a Mustang mag where they replaced all the oils, motor, trans and rear end with Royal Purple and they gained a constant 8hp gain... __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

April 5th, 2007, 02:28 PM	#2
NottyBoy93 Regular 1993 Notch, 1988 Notch Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Location, Location Posts: 156 iTrader: 0 reviews	Castrol 10W 30 is good stuff. I have always ran Amsoil full synthetic in my off-road cars but the needs are a little different. Bsically mfg's will usually recommend a 10W 30.

April 5th, 2007, 09:19 PM	#4
96DropTop Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	car requires either 5w20 or 5w30... not 10w30. i've always stuck with mobil1 synthetic, i was a tech at on oil change for over 4 years.. all the oil i've been around i'd recommend mobil1! don't forget the mobil1 oil filter...

April 6th, 2007, 07:44 AM	#5
NottyBoy93 Regular 1993 Notch, 1988 Notch Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Location, Location Posts: 156 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oil change people must be less informed in Texas. They all use 10W30 almost exclusivley. I use Amsoil full synthetics anyways, not because I am a technician just because.

April 8th, 2007, 01:50 PM	#6
GTblackprodigy Enthusiast 2001 Camaro z28 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern cali Posts: 609 iTrader: 0 reviews	my gt is close to 89 k miles..should i stick to 5 20 or move up to 5 30?....oh and i use mobil 1 synthetic

April 21st, 2007, 11:33 PM	#9
fordzilla21 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	anybody that runs pennzoil is an r-tard. that is the worst stuff ever. i have taken many valve covers off of pennzoil motors to be covered in sludge on the valves. please dont use. id rather use used trop-artic oil than that. i like motorcraft pure synthetic 10W30. it works.

April 25th, 2007, 08:27 AM	#11
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	I seen them do that on Horsepower tv also, and gained 8-10 hp. __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

April 25th, 2007, 09:06 PM	#13
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	I want to put it in the trans and rear, but I cant afford to keep it in the engine __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

April 25th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#14
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah but you can go 5-6000 miles between changes if you like.. As long as you use a good filter.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

April 25th, 2007, 11:27 PM	#15
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Thats just it. I was reading a magazine that we get at our shop. they did a filter test. They were talking about people going over 3,000 miles on oil changes. They were saying that its not that some of the oils cant handle it. Its the oil filter, they cut open hundreds of filters all with differant variables. And I dont believe there was 1 filter in the bunch that worked efficiently past the 3,000 mile mark. I think this is one thing ppl over look is how efficient is the oil filters. People always ask me, how does that oil look. And I give them this how fuckin stupid are you look. Its burnt motor oil how the hell do you think it looks. ITS BLACK! They are always worried their oil cant hold up. When most oils will. __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

May 13th, 2007, 07:30 PM	#17
zrez Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was told not to use synthetic. Thoughts on this?

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May 13th, 2007, 07:39 PM	#18
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	why wouldnt you be able to use synthetics

May 13th, 2007, 10:18 PM	#20
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	i just started using synthetic in my 97 explorer about a year ago it has 207K on it no problems. Except its a pig for gas! __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

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