Changed oil this past weekend...
11-24-2003, 08:02 AM
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Changed oil this past weekend...
Changed oil on my 1 week old car to me, with 10W-30 Synthetic and it runs smoother, and the ticking sound decreased. Yeah for that, now next on to the knock sensor, terrible acceleration......Then I can really find out what the Max is all about...
Henri
Henri
11-24-2003, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by HPSE
Changed oil on my 1 week old car to me, with 10W-30 Synthetic and it runs smoother, and the ticking sound decreased. Yeah for that, now next on to the knock sensor, terrible acceleration......Then I can really find out what the Max is all about...
Henri
Henri
did u use a new crush washer on the drain plug?
what oil filter are u rocking there?
11-24-2003, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by HPSE
Nope, I did not replace the crush washer but no leaks found. I'm rocking a Fram oil filter.
HTH,
Henri
HTH,
Henri
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11-24-2003, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DanNY
Now you tell me, guess I will be doing a oil change early this time possibly around 4k and use a better filter this time.
Thanks,
Henri
11-24-2003, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by HPSE
Changed oil on my 1 week old car to me, with 10W-30 Synthetic and it runs smoother, and the ticking sound decreased. Yeah for that, now next on to the knock sensor, terrible acceleration......Then I can really find out what the Max is all about...
Henri
Henri
11-24-2003, 12:31 PM
#10
STP makes a good quality filter and they're very cheap. Less than 3 bucks.
I was gonna get a mobil 1 filter and then I read the price: 11.99! WTF??? I bought 5 quarts of Castrol GTX and an STP filter for the same price!
I was gonna get a mobil 1 filter and then I read the price: 11.99! WTF??? I bought 5 quarts of Castrol GTX and an STP filter for the same price!
11-24-2003, 01:03 PM
#11
I have used the Toyota filter noted in the stickies and I've seen some improvement in my terrible VTC knock. I still have the knock, but it seems to go away more often now.
I think the NAPA Gold filters are also supposed to be good. Ask MrGone about those, he lives in NAPA.
I think the NAPA Gold filters are also supposed to be good. Ask MrGone about those, he lives in NAPA.
11-24-2003, 01:37 PM
#12
Originally Posted by HPSE
Now you tell me, guess I will be doing a oil change early this time possibly around 4k and use a better filter this time.
Thanks,
Henri
ahh yes...well the info it out there. you just need to look around for it.
there's a section just for oils and filters and etc.
11-24-2003, 02:47 PM
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The Napa Gold's are the same as the Wix filters, which are really good. IIRC K&N uses the wix filters too, but the only difference is they have a 1" nut on the bottom of the filter. Also after my next oil change I am going to buy a Napa Silver and tear it apart along with the Napa Gold (PN#1361 btw 
), I want to see if there is any difference, I've heard that the Napa Silvers are now the same Wix filters.
), I want to see if there is any difference, I've heard that the Napa Silvers are now the same Wix filters.
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