oil change

BlackIce · July 7th, 2006, 05:22 AM

so its about that time for an oil change? is there a certain type i should use? certain place to go?

turp · July 7th, 2006, 06:07 AM

What do you drive?

BlackIce · July 7th, 2006, 06:10 AM

2001 v6 stock mustang 53,000 miles

turp · July 7th, 2006, 05:00 PM

5 quarts of 5W20 is the oil required for your vehicle. I would suggest a K&N oil filter when you do the oil change. Well worth the few extra dollars in my opinion.

Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo · July 7th, 2006, 07:57 PM

well, do you know what brand of oil was used last in your engine? It is a bad idea to change your oil with different brands, some oil will remain in pockets in your engine in addition to the inside still being coated with left over oil. Some brands sometimes disagree with being mixed as do synthetics and naturals. Damn minute maid orange aid is good... If you dont know and use nonsynthetic definitly use Castrol GTX, it is supposed to be the best, it is what most SAAB 900 SCCA rally car drivers use and what i use with my 243k mile factory spec oil cooled turbo charger.

mdvaldosta · July 7th, 2006, 08:45 PM

I run 5w30... Ford recommends 5w20 for fuel economy reasons. In my opinion the 30wt oil is better for the engine.

ChrisJ · July 7th, 2006, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by mdvaldosta

I run 5w30... Ford recommends 5w20 for fuel economy reasons. In my opinion the 30wt oil is better for the engine.

I second that...I use Mobil 1 full synthetic

99mustang232 · July 7th, 2006, 09:07 PM

i say go ahead and do it yourself, don't take it anywhere else. if you do choose to switch to full synthetic you will need to keep using synthetic from here on out don't switch back and forth.

i might be the odd ball but i use a blend, the valvoline durablend 5w30, but most will say mobil1 full synthetic

00SoSlow · July 9th, 2006, 09:51 PM

bumps 4 mobil 1

July 7th, 2006, 05:22 AM	#1
BlackIce Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 65 iTrader: 0 reviews	oil change so its about that time for an oil change? is there a certain type i should use? certain place to go? __________________ Mac Off-Road H-Pipe, Mac Dual Exhaust...the rest is stock

July 7th, 2006, 06:07 AM	#2
turp My Stallion is Bigger! 1989 Eddie Bauer Bronco 3 feet... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VA Beach Posts: 3,012 iTrader: 0 reviews	What do you drive? __________________

July 7th, 2006, 06:10 AM	#3
BlackIce Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 65 iTrader: 0 reviews	2001 v6 stock mustang 53,000 miles __________________ Mac Off-Road H-Pipe, Mac Dual Exhaust...the rest is stock

July 7th, 2006, 05:00 PM	#4
turp My Stallion is Bigger! 1989 Eddie Bauer Bronco 3 feet... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VA Beach Posts: 3,012 iTrader: 0 reviews	5 quarts of 5W20 is the oil required for your vehicle. I would suggest a K&N oil filter when you do the oil change. Well worth the few extra dollars in my opinion. __________________

July 7th, 2006, 07:57 PM	#5
Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 462 iTrader: 0 reviews	well, do you know what brand of oil was used last in your engine? It is a bad idea to change your oil with different brands, some oil will remain in pockets in your engine in addition to the inside still being coated with left over oil. Some brands sometimes disagree with being mixed as do synthetics and naturals. Damn minute maid orange aid is good... If you dont know and use nonsynthetic definitly use Castrol GTX, it is supposed to be the best, it is what most SAAB 900 SCCA rally car drivers use and what i use with my 243k mile factory spec oil cooled turbo charger. __________________ God... That Euro import guy is really starting to get on my nerves... my car can only beat his in a strait line(maybe)

July 7th, 2006, 08:45 PM	#6
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run 5w30... Ford recommends 5w20 for fuel economy reasons. In my opinion the 30wt oil is better for the engine.

July 7th, 2006, 09:07 PM	#8
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	i say go ahead and do it yourself, don't take it anywhere else. if you do choose to switch to full synthetic you will need to keep using synthetic from here on out don't switch back and forth. i might be the odd ball but i use a blend, the valvoline durablend 5w30, but most will say mobil1 full synthetic __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

July 9th, 2006, 09:51 PM	#9
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	bumps 4 mobil 1 __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain Was fun but a waste... 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

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