AKM2k5

Hey guys, i have a question. What are the pros and cons of Mobile 1 synthetic oil and is there a performance difference? If so, what viscosity do you use? Do you recommend a mobile 1 oil filter too? Just wondering because i need to know if its worth changing to a mobile 1 syn oil with a mobile 1 filter. Thanks.

MrGone

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valvoline/castrol
napa or K&N filter

just generally is on sale.

amsoil smells good.


honestly though, its a good oil. some people swear by it, some people swear by amsoil, while others swear by their own brands. The main thing for me is a high quality (ie. non fram) oil filter and changing it every 3000 miles. I normally use 5w30 aswell.

MrGone

Jeff92se

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valvoline/castrol make terrible synthetics.

HitManSE

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All Pros, it just costs more.

AKM2k5

Thanks for the input guys.. I agree with jeff.. castro and valvoline dont make good synthetics... thats what i heard. As for amsoil, never heard of it... What is the difference between the K&N and mobile 1 oil filter? Which is better?

Thanks for the info...

Virus

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Not very much difference at all. They are both made by Champion labs and both use the same filtering media. The Mobil 1 filters just a tad better, but I'm not sure the price/performance difference is worth it. I personally use Amsoil 0w30 and a Mobil 1 filter.

PCGuRu2K

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I don't think they'll be any cons at all other then the fact that it's cost a lot of $$ per oil change

jonbth

I have an 1988 S10 Blazer that I've been using Mobil 1 in since new, I used the engine oil, transmission oil, gear oil and grease. The truck is approaching 170k miles and doesn't burn a spec of of oil and still runs great. If I look inside the valve cover hole the engine looks like it's new. If you want your vechicle to last forever just use Mobil 1 and change you oils on a regular basis.