02-01-2010, 05:33 PM | #99 | |
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1. Meet standard GM6094 (V6...V8 GM4718) 2. SAE 5w30 3. API starburst (API certified) While you can get a 5w30 RP, RP is not API certified with the starburst, and it technically meets GM6094, but it is a API SL, not SM, which GM requires. |
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02-01-2010, 06:55 PM | #100 |
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i just did my 500 mile oil change at almost 800 miles and i used quaker state synthetic is that ok or not i see alot of oils mentioned but not quaker state.
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02-01-2010, 07:31 PM | #101 |
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Mobil1 for me...around here you have to special order RP or amsoil....screw that $9 a quart stuff I change every 3000 and a 5 quart jug at Walmart is $22
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03-18-2010, 03:53 PM | #102 |
Oil Test Ranking Top 7, Amsoil SS 0w-30,Pennzoil Platinum 5w30,Castrol Syntec 0w-30,Motorcraft Synthetic Blend 5w-30,Quaker State Full Synthetic 5w-30,Havoline 5w-30,Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w-30. I might go buy a case of Penzoil Platinum I have seen it at Wal Mart.I just got a case of Amsoil SS 0W-30 delivered to my doorstep so no rush but I like to know what a good alternative is just in case I need oil at the last minute.As a preffered Customer the Asmsoil SS (Signature Series ) Runs $8.10 a quart.
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03-18-2010, 03:54 PM | #103 |
That was the Ball wear Test rankings. Top 7 oils Above.
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03-21-2010, 12:02 AM | #104 |
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Sooooo, after all the banter, which Synthetic Differential oil should someone use if you choose to go with Mobile 1?
1 qt Mobile1 LS 75W90 1 qt Mobile1 GL-5 75W90 And do both require the use of the Friction Modifier? Friction Modifier GM Part No 1052358
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03-21-2010, 09:12 PM | #105 |
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It is always interesting to follow "experts opinions" on oils. Look up the specs and performance of each product. Look up the RP lawsuit about false advertising too while you are at it at. The comments about the Amsoil XL line are interesting. Amsoil and Mobile did not care for folks using class 3 lubes to be called synthetic. It went against them and the government allows folks to call class 3 oils synthetic. So they joined the crowd. Amsoil has its line of XL oils for lube shops and people looking for less costly products. They list them as 7500 mile oils. Not 25,000 or 35,000 like their other products. If a customer wants a cheaper, less quality product, then sell it to them. In the meantime just let them know about better quality if they desire it. Do some research and do not take everything posted by someone as gospel. In some cases you are dealing with opinions and not always facts.
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03-21-2010, 09:16 PM | #106 |
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Some folks may want to consider how much they spend on changing their oil. Every 3000 is really not very cost effective. Do the math for a year. Run the good stuff and do oil analysis if you are concerned. You may find out some products could be worth $15 a quart considering length of service and extra benefits such as more HP, less heat - friction, more MPG, less maintenance.
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I would recommend you use something along the lines of RP, Amsoil or Redline for the differential as you dont need the FM. I personally used Redline. Cheers K |
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03-25-2010, 06:34 PM | #109 | |
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Where class is the new Castrol Edge?
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