your thoughts on engine oil

[TRBO VNM]

so I am ready for my next oil change and was thinking about going to synthetic. I am at 9k miles and think if I am going to do it, I should do it now. I have read in the past numerous threads regarding what weights to use and brand. I think it came down to Amsoil and Mobil 1. And amsoil has to be ordered from a dealer and not purchased at a local store.

Anyone change to synthetic? Any thoughts? info? What weight are you using? I don't fully understand the differences except that higher the number the thicker it is. Help!!

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

Amsoil 0W-30 my friend! I can even get you the discount as a preferred member if you'd like? Mobil 1 5W-30 would be the only other option in my book.

 

[TRBO VNM]

thats what I thought. I might take you up on that offer. anybody can buy it though right? how does one become a preferred member to get the discount?

how long does it take to get?

 

[Blk03SVTCobra]

Was using Mobil 1 5W-30 synthetic with 0 problems and I think the car acctually ran a bit cooler afterwards. :shrug:

Not real keen on the differences, but since tons more people on a poll a while back used 5W-30, I used it :thumbsup:

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

Jason, anyone can purchase the Amsoil product from their website. The preferred customer fee is a $20-25 charge per every 6 months or so, I forgot. Whenever you're ready just let me know. I prefer the OW over the 5W and also the 30 viscosity level wayyy over that lousy 20. :nonono: All I have to say is Hermann (HBH) praises the Amsoil 0W-30 for a reason! Statistics show that the Amsoil series 2000 performs better than the Mobile 1. Not knocking it but those are the only two brands I'd consider for full syn.

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

how long does it take to get?

Doesn't take long at all....2-3 days tops! They ship from PA. Also, If you're gonna buy their oil look into their SDF-11 oil filter. The whole "sha-bang" is pretty damn good IMHO.

 

[IronTerp]

Gotta go with 30 weight, regardless of which brand you use.......Lot of stats have shown the recommended 20 weight is just too thin and was a ploitical mandate at Ford........

 

[TRBO VNM]

thanks for the info. I have seen and read that amsoil always tests out better than mobil 1, but for an over the counter oil, mobil 1 is the way to go. i will probably hook up with you next week regarding this and get some. can you let me know the price. either PM or post.

I might stick with the motorcraft filter though. Not sure yet, but give me a price on that to.

thanks

 

[DR. WU 2000]

My first 2 changes I used the recommended Motorcraft 5w20 blend. I switched to the Mobil 1 0w20 in the winter about 2k miles ago. I think I will go with 10w30 during the summer months. :beer:

 

[Blk03SVTCobra]

...Hermann (HPH)...

Horsepower By Hermann = HBH :-D

Sorry, you were the third person today that I read "HPH" in. Couldn't help myself. You can hit me now :-D

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

Horsepower By Hermann = HBH :-D

excuse me, it's early! ;-)

 

[TRBO VNM]

Horsepower By Hermann = HBH :-D

stop whoring my threads.

 

[Blk03SVTCobra]

:sleeping:

stop whoring my threads.

 

[TRBO VNM]

:sleeping:

yeah, you need to go back to bed.

 

[FISHTAIL]

*lurks*

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

*lurks*

op:

 

[Blk03SVTCobra]

*lurks*

:fart:

 

[TRBO VNM]

looks like some others have been taking lessons.

 

[mmars]

I've been using Mobile 1 5w30 for years. Never one problem with it.

 

[mmars]

I use it in my Cobra.