Greetings everyone! I recently purchased a 2006 Silverado 5.3L and was just going to use Mobil 1 and a Pure One filter. Then I decided to google it to see if anyone recommends anything better. That's how I discovered this site. I never knew there was so much to know about motor oil. The amount of knowledge you people possess on these topics is mind boggling! At the same time, very interesting! I've been lurking for quite some time, but there are a few questions I can't seem to locate answers for, so I became a member.
In my searches, I read that Mobil 1 is a PAO synthetic and that PAO's tend to dry up seals. So then I thought that an Ester synthetic would be better, but haven't read many discussions with people recommending Ester based syn. Then I read the concept of mixing oils, something I never heard of before. Sort of like OCI's longer than 3,000 miles, never really knew you could go to 5,000 or beyond.
Anyway, here is some info that might help with my questions. I live in NE Ohio, drive about 10-12,000 miles a year with 85% of that being highway. 5 days a week I drive 16 miles to work, 90% of that highway. New 06 Silverado, 5.3, 2wd, Ext Cab, 6.5 box that I would like to keep for 10+ years. My first oil change is tomorrow (almost 700 miles) and I plan on doing another change around 2,000 miles. That’s when I want to start with Mobil 1/Purolator filter (Pure One for summer, Prem. Plus for winter). I’m going to use 5w30 while it’s still under warranty.
Based on that, would it be ideal to mix an ester syn.oil with the Mobil 1?
I plan on buying the 5 quart jugs at Wal Mart, so would something like 5q M1 + 1q Redline be a good idea or is that not enough ester to do much good? What about a 4/2 split?
Is there a better and/or easier to find ester than Redline that would mix better? I picked Redline because it had a high moly content.
Would Mobil 1 EP be a better choice to use (cost not being a factor)?
Should I quit sweating the small stuff and just go with M1/Purolator? If so, what about the seal issue with PAO’s?
I thought I would ask for what most would say would be ideal to start with and then switch it up if the UOA came back unfavorably after a 7,500 OCI.
Any advice/opinions would be greatly appreciated!!
John
p.s. sorry for the long first post
In my searches, I read that Mobil 1 is a PAO synthetic and that PAO's tend to dry up seals. So then I thought that an Ester synthetic would be better, but haven't read many discussions with people recommending Ester based syn. Then I read the concept of mixing oils, something I never heard of before. Sort of like OCI's longer than 3,000 miles, never really knew you could go to 5,000 or beyond.
Anyway, here is some info that might help with my questions. I live in NE Ohio, drive about 10-12,000 miles a year with 85% of that being highway. 5 days a week I drive 16 miles to work, 90% of that highway. New 06 Silverado, 5.3, 2wd, Ext Cab, 6.5 box that I would like to keep for 10+ years. My first oil change is tomorrow (almost 700 miles) and I plan on doing another change around 2,000 miles. That’s when I want to start with Mobil 1/Purolator filter (Pure One for summer, Prem. Plus for winter). I’m going to use 5w30 while it’s still under warranty.
Based on that, would it be ideal to mix an ester syn.oil with the Mobil 1?
I plan on buying the 5 quart jugs at Wal Mart, so would something like 5q M1 + 1q Redline be a good idea or is that not enough ester to do much good? What about a 4/2 split?
Is there a better and/or easier to find ester than Redline that would mix better? I picked Redline because it had a high moly content.
Would Mobil 1 EP be a better choice to use (cost not being a factor)?
Should I quit sweating the small stuff and just go with M1/Purolator? If so, what about the seal issue with PAO’s?
I thought I would ask for what most would say would be ideal to start with and then switch it up if the UOA came back unfavorably after a 7,500 OCI.
Any advice/opinions would be greatly appreciated!!
John
p.s. sorry for the long first post
