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Old 05-07-2015, 10:46 AM   #1
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What type of engine oil do you use?

Title says it all. Which brand and type of engine oil does everyone use in their 1LE? Why have you chosen that brand over others?
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Old 05-07-2015, 12:02 PM   #2
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Mobil 1 European formula 0-40 . More ZZDP than regular Mobil 1. Best oil in its price range.
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Old 05-07-2015, 12:43 PM   #3
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This subject always opens a huge debate.

I use Mobil 1 synthetic.

Having said that, except for the few that see track or other extreme duty, we could all be using conventional generic Walmart brand oil without any ill effects. It boils down to what you want to spend based on what you think you know about oil or who you are listening to.
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Old 05-07-2015, 12:50 PM   #4
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Mobil 1 European formula 0-40 . More ZZDP than regular Mobil 1. Best oil in its price range.
Been using this oil in all my cars. Never had an issue. Plus wix oil filters.
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Old 05-07-2015, 01:40 PM   #5
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Royal Purple oil and filter..no issues.
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Old 05-07-2015, 01:45 PM   #6
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Old 05-07-2015, 01:48 PM   #7
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Mobil 1 synthetic
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Old 05-07-2015, 02:00 PM   #8
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Old 05-07-2015, 02:02 PM   #9
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Old 05-07-2015, 02:04 PM   #10
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Old 05-07-2015, 03:16 PM   #11
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extra virgin olive oil imported from Italy, only the best for my baby...
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Old 05-07-2015, 03:35 PM   #12
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extra virgin olive oil imported from Italy, only the best for my baby...
Do you have any bread? I just had a super tasty oil spill
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Old 05-07-2015, 03:47 PM   #13
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Shell Rotella-T 5w40 full synthetic.

Yup. Diesel oil. More ZDDP, phosphorus, and magnesium than you can shake a stick at. I don't run cats, so I don't care.

Add in that it is usually around $22 per gallon for a full synthetic and it's a no-brainer.

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Old 05-07-2015, 04:30 PM   #14
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