So I am undecided on the oil and filter I want to run next. I have a 2004 Monte Carlo with the pushrod 3.4l. I was thinking of either running M1/Mobil filter, or PP/extended guard. I would like to keep it under $30.
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Either one of them choices will work fine,the 3400 is a great engine non sluger and will run for ever on any quality oil.
you say synthetic how long of OC you plan on doing? going off the OLM?
you say synthetic how long of OC you plan on doing? going off the OLM?
The car will have 82,000 miles on it when I change the oil. I run a 5k interval.
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I run a 5k interval.
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I was thinking of either running M1/Mobil filter, or PP/extended guard.
A waist of products at that mileage why not go longer? both oil's are of quality and could do longer with ease.
I run a 5k interval.
Originally Posted By: aussiek2000
I was thinking of either running M1/Mobil filter, or PP/extended guard.
A waist of products at that mileage why not go longer? both oil's are of quality and could do longer with ease.
I just don't feel the need to. An oil change is cheap compared to engine repair. Also, monday-thursday I make 4 2.5 mile trips a day. The engine never really get to operating temp. Friday-sunday I drive 300+ miles, all highway.
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monday-thursday I make 4 2.5 mile trips a day. The engine never really get to operating temp.
Well your Fri-sun drive should burn off any fuel/moisture that has collected in the week,summer time short drives IMO aren't as hard on the oil like winter cold temps are.
monday-thursday I make 4 2.5 mile trips a day. The engine never really get to operating temp.
Well your Fri-sun drive should burn off any fuel/moisture that has collected in the week,summer time short drives IMO aren't as hard on the oil like winter cold temps are.
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5k mile OCIs or less?
Find the least expensive SM/GF-4 and any brand name filter.
Seriously, it won't matter for that OCI.
Find the least expensive SM/GF-4 and any brand name filter.
Seriously, it won't matter for that OCI.
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Don't get the fram filter, proven time and time againthey aren't as good as many others, especially mobil 1. That's a nice oci though for that engine, from what I've heard, depending on how hard you run it. With your extensive highway miles 5k-7k on mobil 1 green cap 0w30 would look amazing on an oil analyis am I right?
I currently run 5w30 pp and a pf52 sized pureone. LIM gaskets have not been done to my knowledge, but I keep a very close eye on oil and antifreeze consumption and it isn't using any. This car get run decently hard, as I am an 18 year old college student.
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I currently run 5w30 pp and a pf52 sized pureone.
GREAT combo no need to change.
I currently run 5w30 pp and a pf52 sized pureone.
GREAT combo no need to change.
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Don't get the fram filter, proven time and time again they aren't as good as many others, especially mobil 1. That's a nice oci though for that engine, from what I've heard, depending on how hard you run it. With your extensive highway miles 5k-7k on mobil 1 green cap 0w30 would look amazing on an oil analyis am I right?
While I agree that Fram filters aren't a good choice out of all the Fram filters the Extended Guard have showed to be the best built so in that respect he is picking a good filter.
I know this because Fram is my only choice where I'm at
Don't get the fram filter, proven time and time again they aren't as good as many others, especially mobil 1. That's a nice oci though for that engine, from what I've heard, depending on how hard you run it. With your extensive highway miles 5k-7k on mobil 1 green cap 0w30 would look amazing on an oil analyis am I right?
While I agree that Fram filters aren't a good choice out of all the Fram filters the Extended Guard have showed to be the best built so in that respect he is picking a good filter.
I know this because Fram is my only choice where I'm at
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Continue with what you're using (Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 and PF52). Good luck with your education.
Formula Shell and Purolator classic would work great for that OCI. Dumping PP at 5k is like flushing $ down the toilet.
Didn't someone just post a 12k run of PP with a life left in it still?
I know his driving conditions a probably different, but still, 7.5k on PP is nothing in a healty engine.
Didn't someone just post a 12k run of PP with a life left in it still?
I know his driving conditions a probably different, but still, 7.5k on PP is nothing in a healty engine.
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Out of those two,I`d go for the PP.
Go with Mobil 1...the number 1 seller of oil. PP would be a good choice too. Honestly O'Reilly syn with Mobil 1 filter for $18 would be your best bet for 5k
I personally would choose the PP/Fram Extended Guard option.
I used to only run Mobil 1 or Mobil 1 Extended Performance but many car enthusiast forums, BITOG, and even other oil manufacturers have been bringing to light the increased wear metals from Mobil 1 usage. Not just one or two used oil analysis that I have seen proves this but dozens. This has been the trend for several years now and hasn't gotten any better only worse.
That's why I have changed from Mobil 1 to Pennzoil Platinum / Pennzoil Ultra. ANd between Mobil 1 and PP I'd say go with PP.
I used to only run Mobil 1 or Mobil 1 Extended Performance but many car enthusiast forums, BITOG, and even other oil manufacturers have been bringing to light the increased wear metals from Mobil 1 usage. Not just one or two used oil analysis that I have seen proves this but dozens. This has been the trend for several years now and hasn't gotten any better only worse.
That's why I have changed from Mobil 1 to Pennzoil Platinum / Pennzoil Ultra. ANd between Mobil 1 and PP I'd say go with PP.
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