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Originally Posted By: Camprunner Is there any evidence that motors with sophisticated timing chain systems (long winding timing chains) cause motor oil to brake down faster during use? Hey Camprunner - We haven’t heard of or seen any data supporting the claim that motor oil might break down...

Originally Posted By: skaughtz When I purchased my '07 Camry it had about 60k miles on it and a sticker from a lube shop stating it had conventional oil in it. The specs for the car call for 0/5W-20 full synthetic, so I changed out the oil and put in PP 0W-20. I had read that PP is supposedly a...

Originally Posted By: 15951 Hello everyone, I have a 2013 Altima with the 4 cyl QR25DE. This car is driven a lot -- on average, 190 miles per weekday. The OCI called for in the manual is 7.5k miles for "normal". This equates to an oil change every 2 months. The dealer is cheap, but instead of...

Originally Posted By: ronp Hi, been enjoying these forums. Have followed for a couple years now and just recently joined. Anyway, the speed limit around here is 75 on the highways which i spend hours driving on through the week at 80mph usually. This is also one of the hottest parts of Texas...

Originally Posted By: BamaDiver I bought my wife a 2012 Accord I4. With my other cars I always use Maxlife 10/30 high mileage because all my other car have 200K plus miles. This accord has 44K roughly. I can't find 0W/20 conventional oil at ChinaMart. Is 0W/20 full synthetic? (ChinaMart has...

Originally Posted By: buster Originally Posted By: GenaFishbeck Originally Posted By: OceanRuns My understanding based on what I have read is synthetics don't 'cause' leaks. But, they can remove gunk, thus exposing leaks. And, they can flow faster out of existing leaks. Does using synthetic...

Originally Posted By: [email protected] I just inherited my Dads 2000 Dodge Ram, single cab long bed 2wd, with the 5.2l engine. In the 6 years he owned it, he barely drove it. I think the oil and filter are from the change he did in 2010 (he was busy fighting cancer before you judge him on not...

Originally Posted By: BuckyB262 I just purchased a used 2006 Saab Aero v6 2.3T and my manual says to use synthethic oil that has the LL-A-025 rating. Well, Amsoil has 3 that have this spec. The SS, XL and OE. I'm a bit of an old schooler and have always used synthethics when changing my oil at...

Originally Posted By: OceanRuns My understanding based on what I have read is synthetics don't 'cause' leaks. But, they can remove gunk, thus exposing leaks. And, they can flow faster out of existing leaks. Does using synthetic high-mileage oil (like Mobil 1) counteract this with its seal...

Originally Posted By: Paul I have a BMW with the N52 (2.5L L6, NON-turbo, NON-DI) pulling a camping trailer. 65k miles on engine. Well maintained. Good working order. Hardly any consumption. The car will be used to tow a camping trailer across the USA on a trip this coming winter. We will cover...

Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit Because our needs have changed, we've been doing some vehicle shuffling. One of the vehicles we are considering purchasing requires oil that meets GM4718M. Am I correct in assuming that this is only a synthetic specification? Or are there conventional oils that...

Originally Posted By: Badbul Originally Posted By: SOHCman In addition to Mobil1 High Milage, there is now Pennzoil Ultra Platinum High Milage. Both are fine oils. Just a thought, check your PCV system as they can cause oil consumption through the intake if clogged or otherwise not functioning...

Originally Posted By: Gearhead1194 I've noticed there's two versions of pennzoil 5w40 euro floating around. This: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JMCCBRW...&ref=plSrch But I need 7 quarts and my local autozone only carries this...

Originally Posted By: OceanRuns How different is cold start-up flow/protection in a 10w-30 versus a 15w-40, versus a 20w-50? Assume we're starting above freezing (vast majority of the time). Does the 10w circulate faster such that it reduces wear on start-up over the other two? OceanRuns –...

Originally Posted By: Bussey83 Hello everyone, my first post here. I have a 1997 Nissan Hardbody pickup with the 2.4 KA24E. I've had it for about 3 years now, and I am the second owner. I bought it when it had about 222,000 miles and now I am at 285,700 with only minor issues. I understand that...

Originally Posted By: SOHCman I use pennzoil marine full syn oil as a UCL in my cans of OPE fuel, and in my vehicles fuel as an UCL. After reading this quote on the bottle, it had me wondering if it would possibly attract water due to the ester base oils: "The combination of synthetic ester...

Originally Posted By: oilmaven I gave up on locating the PU...not in any local WM...have switched to the Platinum after using the Ultra for a few years...don't think the vehicles will know the difference. Don't give up yet oilmaven! Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 can be purchased online from...

Originally Posted By: burchster13 Again awesome info guys. I went with pennzoil gold found 5 quart jug at Walmart for 16 and some change. I went with a FRAM synthetic filter and will do a UOA after 5K. Glad you decided to give Pennzoil a try burchster13! We'd be interested to hear about your...

Originally Posted By: deven Genafishbeck, if you had a choice to make between the two which one would you pick? Pennzoil platinum with pure plus or Quaker State Ultimate Durability? That would depend on your vehicle deven! What do you drive (year, make, model, mileage) and what are your...

Originally Posted By: RedEyedRooster I have a zero turn Scag STC52V-22FX with 83hrs. I want to change the hydro oil mainly because the cap came off while I mowed and I don't know if any debris got in tank. The owners manual calls for SAE 20w50 motor oil. Has Hydro-Gear BDP-10A-316 pump with...