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08-11-2012, 09:13 AM
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Drives: 2015 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Chicago, IL
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Switch to synthetic??
Bought my car used last year at 38k miles. I'm up to nearly 53k (its my DD) and I'm thinking of switching to synthetic oil. Considering the dealer has been doing free oil changes (conventional), should I make the switch or is it too late in the game?
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08-11-2012, 09:43 AM
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Let's go Rangers!
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Never huts to switch to synthetic, especially in these engines.
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08-11-2012, 12:06 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009
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ALWAYS run full syn in these.....the timing chains and tensioners are far to susceptable to wear and deposits...only keep the owners manual reccomended blend in for break-in....full syn only after that.
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08-11-2012, 08:51 PM
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08-11-2012, 09:32 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Anchorage, AK
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im pretty sure the dealership should be using synthetic oil. i get free oil changes and i made sure they only use synthetic!
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08-11-2012, 09:44 PM
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Let's go Rangers!
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8's will get synthetic, 6's will get synthetic blend. Sent from my 2LT/RS using Tapatalk
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08-11-2012, 10:32 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010
Location: Springfield, TN
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Definately go synthetic! Mobile 1.
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08-12-2012, 12:32 AM
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Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010
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08-12-2012, 12:50 AM
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  Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Saint Peters, MO USA
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Yep synthetic is the way to go. Never too late to start.
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08-12-2012, 03:18 PM
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Let's go Rangers!
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Sent from my 2LT/RS using Tapatalk
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Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389 Last edited by nyrfan; 08-15-2012 at 03:17 PM. |
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08-12-2012, 03:42 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Tallahassee FL
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I use fully synthetic Mobil 1 0W-30. Always try to use synthetic oil. It will help your motor in the long run
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08-14-2012, 07:44 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro V6 LLT Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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I use Castrol Edge Syntec from the 1st oil change.
Then found out that the additive in it are easily break-down after 5000km, oil gets dirty and vehicle performance gets a little weaker, and there is nothing really special in Syntec compare to other synthetic oil like Mobil 1 or Quaker State, then I decided to go with something top-shelf. Tried Amsoil Signature Series 5W-30 after research on the net and definitely love it so far. |
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08-15-2012, 03:12 PM
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Drives: 2011 2LT/RS CGM W/ Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madera, CA
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If you don't use the GM/AC Delco 5w30 DEXOS synthetic blend (for v6, full synth for v8) it will most likely void your powertrain warranty. Just a heads up.
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08-15-2012, 03:13 PM
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Let's go Rangers!
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http://www.gmdexos.com/licensedbrand...sedbrands.html Just a heads up.
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