i used to do only 3k intervals with both syn and dino, now i push dino to at least 5k with mostly freeway driving, and i push syn to at least 10k with mostly freeway, synblend is anywhere in between. oils, i mainly stick to chevron supreme for good and inexpensive dino, mobil clean 5000/7500 for a good synblend (what i get depends on whats on sale, 7500 has more syn and more add pack), and mobil 1 or EP for syn. Sometimes i'll spring for GC when i find a good stash of it, and for oler cars/trucks i use mobil delvac 15w40, doesn't bog down like other HDEOs.
Has anyone picked a different oil...
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In May 2005 I purchased a Honda Ridgeline truck. I wanted to maintain it as well as I could and I learned it had a maintenance minder and OLM. I never had such a contraption before and wanted to know what the "oil geeks" had to say about it.
In reading here nearly every day since I have come to these conclusions (which I never would have reached otherwise): use the weight suggested in the manual; change oil when the OLM tells you to (under normal driving, no reason to change sooner); use a good filter; do a UOA every now and then to be sure the OLM is not lying to me; use FP60/LC20 religiously; use Havoline dino (for my driving conditions and habits synthetic is not needed).
These are the conclusions I have reached from the people here that know a whole lot more than I about engine lubrication. And I must say, so far so good. I sleep well at night thanks to BITOG.
In reading here nearly every day since I have come to these conclusions (which I never would have reached otherwise): use the weight suggested in the manual; change oil when the OLM tells you to (under normal driving, no reason to change sooner); use a good filter; do a UOA every now and then to be sure the OLM is not lying to me; use FP60/LC20 religiously; use Havoline dino (for my driving conditions and habits synthetic is not needed).
These are the conclusions I have reached from the people here that know a whole lot more than I about engine lubrication. And I must say, so far so good. I sleep well at night thanks to BITOG.
Used to do 7500 mi OCIs on Chevron/Havoline Dino and FRAM filters. Mostly 1-3 mi trips too.
Now, I use Purolator filters (only because they're cheaper) and the same oil @ 5K OCIs.
Now, I use Purolator filters (only because they're cheaper) and the same oil @ 5K OCIs.
I started using Havoline because of what I read on BITOG. I still keep my OCIs short though.
Yup. Used Hi-Lo Oreillys 20w-50 in a 97 Mustang v6 for 5 years. Now using Pennzoil 5w-30 in a 99 f150.
Yes. I used GTX exclusively for almost 20 years. After joining BITOG, I now use Havoline, TropArtic and Motorcraft. I still believe GTX to be an excellent oil, but I also know that good oil can be had for less money.
Used to use only Castrol GTX and Fram. Umm...I also did a Slick50 one time.
Since I've used Chevron, and now Havoline, and Napa Gold filters, or Purolator. But I may try Rotella T-Syn one day, or...?
I also started using Fuel Power and ARX.
I also change my own oil now, not trusting anybody else, and I started thinking about such things way too much.
Since I've used Chevron, and now Havoline, and Napa Gold filters, or Purolator. But I may try Rotella T-Syn one day, or...?
I also started using Fuel Power and ARX.
I also change my own oil now, not trusting anybody else, and I started thinking about such things way too much.
Yes and no. I was using Mobil 1 5w-30 in my 2.5l Sentra but now I've got PP 5w-20 in it. I plan on using Mobil 1 0w20 this fall.
Our '06 1.8l Sentra will get PP 5w-20 this fall. Currently it's got about 400 miles on it.
Our '06 1.8l Sentra will get PP 5w-20 this fall. Currently it's got about 400 miles on it.
Used Quaker State & Fram for over 35 years.
Now I use just about any name brand SM oil in my Sable & Saturn. Also use Motorcraft Syn-Blend in my daughters Focus.
But as far as filters are concerned, no more Fram's for me (I threw away 3), strickly MC & Wix. Thanks guys!!!!
Now I use just about any name brand SM oil in my Sable & Saturn. Also use Motorcraft Syn-Blend in my daughters Focus.
But as far as filters are concerned, no more Fram's for me (I threw away 3), strickly MC & Wix. Thanks guys!!!!
For me, this site has helped me:
-become familiar with oils that are the same brand, but packaged under different names
-feel more comfortable in trying different brands and differenet weights of oil
-loose the belief that more expensive oil is necessarily better oil
-feel more confident in my previous belief that synthetic is not necessarily a cost-wise and necessary option for many
-spend far too much time thinking about and worrying about the oil thats in my car
As of right now i have pennzoil 10w30 in my engine and it seems very happy.
-become familiar with oils that are the same brand, but packaged under different names
-feel more comfortable in trying different brands and differenet weights of oil
-loose the belief that more expensive oil is necessarily better oil
-feel more confident in my previous belief that synthetic is not necessarily a cost-wise and necessary option for many
-spend far too much time thinking about and worrying about the oil thats in my car
As of right now i have pennzoil 10w30 in my engine and it seems very happy.
Oh yea, I use Motorcraft and ST oil filters now. Care to guess what I used to buy?
Originally thought Mobil 1 was the way to go; got coaxed into Redline which I am pretty happy with (8K-10K OCI) and now serveral gallons of Series 2000 are calling.....
I used to use the orange filter from Wal-Mart.Would not think of using a Super Tec.But I changed-used ST several times-now using WIX on everything I own.
And yes I spend far too much time thinking about this stuff.But I'm happy.
And yes I spend far too much time thinking about this stuff.But I'm happy.
I would have never tried GC if not for BITOG.
I originally planned on using Mobil 1 oil and Purolator Pure One oil filter. After reading here I switched to Pennzoil Platinum oil and Mobil One filter.
I went from Amsoil 0w30 with their filters to Wix and M1. Not due to quality but due to cost and I was running the Amsoil WAY too long IMO.
BITOG has made a huge difference in my oil use.
Did an Auto-Rx treatment and now use Lubro Moly oil at 10K mile interval.
Before, I use Royal Purple for 10K and never did a UOA. An analysis revealed the oil won't safely do 10K miles, oops, now I know.
Lubro Moly is an excellent oil, 0w40HD I mean. More folks should really give it a try. Not hard to find, on the internet that is.
Did an Auto-Rx treatment and now use Lubro Moly oil at 10K mile interval.
Before, I use Royal Purple for 10K and never did a UOA. An analysis revealed the oil won't safely do 10K miles, oops, now I know.
Lubro Moly is an excellent oil, 0w40HD I mean. More folks should really give it a try. Not hard to find, on the internet that is.
I would have never used GC, or PP if it were not for BITOG. BITOG has saved my life, or should I say, my cars life.
I would probably be still using whatever synthetic I was talked into by the Autozone clerk. And, I was only using it for 3k OCI's, synthetic.
Oh yeah, and I used to think Fram made a good filter
. Now I use Denso filters in my Toyota, and Mann filters in my VW.
I would probably be still using whatever synthetic I was talked into by the Autozone clerk. And, I was only using it for 3k OCI's, synthetic.
Oh yeah, and I used to think Fram made a good filter
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