Synthetic survey
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grbr95 will be happy to know that I use dino in the Chrysler 2.4L DOHC and the Audi 2.8 12v/SOHC. I stretch his 3-4 months schedule to 6. However, as others have noted, the VW/Audi 1.8T requires synthetic oil, paraticularly since I am only halfway through my 10-year(!) factory powertrain warranty.
mustang cougar...that factory fill means nothing to me. We all know mobil1 is great oil but just because it's in all those mfr's cars doesn't mean everyone should use it. Just because amg puts it in their $100,000 cars doesn't mean i use it in my focus.
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BITOG Intelligence must monitor these types closely. Any lubrication radical can be potentially dangerous.quote:
You are now on my list of extended drain fanatics.
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Amsoil
Mobil 1
The others I would not give a second look no matter what their cost.
Mobil 1
The others I would not give a second look no matter what their cost.
speedtc: The point that I was trying to make is that the engineers who designed and built those engines decided, for whatever reason, to go with Mobil over ALL the other manufacturers combined. Certainly there are exceptions (I think BMW uses a special Castrol synthetic...not Syntec...in their Motorsport cars), but time and time again, Mobil 1 comes out on top.
Personally, I like it because it's $4.03/qt, it's available just about anyplace, and it's the standard by which all other synthetic oil manufacturers compare themselves. However, it's also my choice because the engine I run in it (1ZZFE) has many excellent UOA's with this oil. Why mess with a good thing?
BTW: I know this is where Bill in Utah jumps in with another excellent UOA for his Corolla running Aunt Jemima's Maple Syrup and his special "sweat sock in a Coke can" oil filter.
Personally, I like it because it's $4.03/qt, it's available just about anyplace, and it's the standard by which all other synthetic oil manufacturers compare themselves. However, it's also my choice because the engine I run in it (1ZZFE) has many excellent UOA's with this oil. Why mess with a good thing?
BTW: I know this is where Bill in Utah jumps in with another excellent UOA for his Corolla running Aunt Jemima's Maple Syrup and his special "sweat sock in a Coke can" oil filter.
mustang cougar...mobil1 in my are is almost$6 a quart.
Red Line 5w-40
Shell Rotella t synthetic 5w-40
Castrol Syntec 5w-50
Mobil 1 0w-40
Amsoil 5w-40
Shell Rotella t synthetic 5w-40
Castrol Syntec 5w-50
Mobil 1 0w-40
Amsoil 5w-40
I should have stated 5/20 or 5/30 weight only. Some of the oils in the replies i could never use.
Why anyone would rate Castrol Syntec (GRPIII) as number one is repugnant. The Europeans were wise in there lubrication nomenclatures to exclude this ploy. Second, when stacked againts the other recomendations domestic Syntec is outclassed. I can not help to wonder if there is the possibilty that Castrol has inserted a mole on this board to incite a PR-Proganda war on there behalf.
It is an apples and oranges comparison in terms of ratings. The choices are bewildering, however I could run any of them in my or your vehicles without any guilt. This is no particular order and choices are best made on engine/fuel/mileage/duty environment and targeted OCI intervals.
1. Redline
2. Amsoil
a. HDD Series 3000, SAE 5W30 [Diesel]
b. ASL, SAE 5W30
c. ATM, SAR 10W30
d. AFL, 5W40 [European Car Formula]
3. ExxonMobil
a. Mobil 1
b. Mobil 1 EP
c. Mobil 1 Truck&SUV 5W40
d. Mobil 1 0W30, 0W40 [European Car Formulas]
4. Schaeffers
a. Any
5. Castrol
a. Longtec aka 'German Castrol', 0W30
6. Royal Purple
a. Racing 21
It is an apples and oranges comparison in terms of ratings. The choices are bewildering, however I could run any of them in my or your vehicles without any guilt. This is no particular order and choices are best made on engine/fuel/mileage/duty environment and targeted OCI intervals.
1. Redline
2. Amsoil
a. HDD Series 3000, SAE 5W30 [Diesel]
b. ASL, SAE 5W30
c. ATM, SAR 10W30
d. AFL, 5W40 [European Car Formula]
3. ExxonMobil
a. Mobil 1
b. Mobil 1 EP
c. Mobil 1 Truck&SUV 5W40
d. Mobil 1 0W30, 0W40 [European Car Formulas]
4. Schaeffers
a. Any
5. Castrol
a. Longtec aka 'German Castrol', 0W30
6. Royal Purple
a. Racing 21
Mobil1
Castrol Syntec
Pennzoil Platinum
Valvoline Synpower
Quaker State
Castrol Syntec
Pennzoil Platinum
Valvoline Synpower
Quaker State
Outrun....you are right castrol has sent me here to encite a riot on it's behalf. Every, than outrun for uncovering this whole horrible happening all by himself. Absolute heroism!
Outrun I don't think he's a mole for Castrol. Just another new member that has all the answers and isn't afraid to share their knowledge. Seems to be an epidemic of those lately. My list by the way:
1. Mobil 1 in the 05 Chevy Uplander.
2.Maxlife synthetic in the 96 Blazer.
I sure hope you approve of my selection.
1. Mobil 1 in the 05 Chevy Uplander.
2.Maxlife synthetic in the 96 Blazer.
I sure hope you approve of my selection.
farrarfan1....you need to read my origional post again. How i would use them was the idea. Not what is the best performing syn.
Your original post makes no sense. How does anybody on here know how you would use them? You've determined that Castrol Syntec is the best synthetic available. Most people here will not agree with you since it usually costs the same or nearly the same as Mobil 1 and is a group 3 as opposed to Mobil 1 which is a PAO.It's
your car, put Castrol in it and be done with it.
your car, put Castrol in it and be done with it.
Mike
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posted January 28, 2006 09:10 AM
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Amsoil
Mobil 1
The others I would not give a second look no matter what their cost.
Mike,
Spoken like a true Amsoil Dealer.
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Member # 580
posted January 28, 2006 09:10 AM
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Amsoil
Mobil 1
The others I would not give a second look no matter what their cost.
Mike,
Spoken like a true Amsoil Dealer.
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