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Old Jan 6, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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Can I use synthetic motor oil

Hey Guys

Am I able to use synthetic motor oil in my 2k Max I have heard that only certain engines can acutally run the oil need input?


I've got Fro's, Fro's in different area codes
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 04:14 PM
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synthetic is cool
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 05:02 PM
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Resounding yes

Mobil1 Synthetic, I just changed to it, and I don't believe I will go back to the other stuff. I used 5W-30, it gets a bit cold up here.
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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I live in MN and I have 22,000 plus miles on the car should I switch now or stay with reg.?

I've got 's, 's in differnet area codes
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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Originally posted by myownnismo
I live in MN and I have 22,000 plus miles on the car should I switch now or stay with reg.?

I've got 's, 's in differnet area codes
yep, switch. I've been using mobil 1 since 6K. I would switch unless I had more than 50K.

Whats up with the fro's?
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by theMax


in differnet area codes

Whats up with the fro's?
He's in a differnet area codes
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 07:07 PM
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been listening to Ludacris's new CD word of mouth or mouf, whatever way to say it. Area codes song. Now for the oil I have a quik lube down the road that I think only has Castrol should I use that or go buy the oil and do it myself, Problem is I can't find a to a place that recycles oil.
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 07:16 PM
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Mobil 1 is the way to go
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 07:17 PM
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check with autoparts stores

autozone here takes used oil for free.

its easy to change your oil. You don't even need to jack up your car (unless its lowered)
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 08:19 PM
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here in MN do we have an autozone and where could I find it?
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 09:41 PM
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used oil

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here in MN do we have an autozone and where could I find it?
get your phone book and make some calls..

call your city recycle center and ask if they take used oil (in the blue pages)

look up auto parts and start calling stores and ask if they take used oil.

I bet you will find a few places to take it. Its a lot cheaper to do it yourself and you will know that there really is synthetic oil in your car.
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 09:44 PM
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Re: used oil

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get your phone book and make some calls..

call your city recycle center and ask if they take used oil (in the blue pages)

look up auto parts and start calling stores and ask if they take used oil.

I bet you will find a few places to take it. Its a lot cheaper to do it yourself and you will know that there really is synthetic oil in your car.
How about castrol?
Old Jan 6, 2002 | 10:11 PM
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mobil 1

i like mobil one 5w30. Lots of good feedback on it! Kmart does mobil 1 oil changes here for $39 plus oil filter.

I would also use redline or amsoil but I don't want to be bothered with mail order oil (and they are more expensive)
Old Jan 7, 2002 | 04:37 AM
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I switched to Mobil 1 Synthetic 5W30 when I had about 7500 miles and after about 2 oil changes.. Haven't gone back to regular since then....
Old Jan 7, 2002 | 04:43 AM
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Re: mobil 1

Originally posted by theMax
i like mobil one 5w30. Lots of good feedback on it! Kmart does mobil 1 oil changes here for $39 plus oil filter.

I would also use redline or amsoil but I don't want to be bothered with mail order oil (and they are more expensive)
Is Mobil1 Tri-Syn the same as the Syn? Or are they different bottles?
Old Jan 7, 2002 | 06:15 AM
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If you get Mobile 1, it will be the tri-syn stuff because I think that's all you'll find on the shelf... The regular Mobile oil is just called Mobile, Mobile 1 is always the synthetic.
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