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Old Aug 6, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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ok so ive done all the research on how to change the oil and i think its safe to say that i could do it would out a problem, but could someone please help me out with what oil to put in. i know to get the oem filter because its the best out there. but what oil?

i have a 95 gxe with 66k on it
Old Aug 6, 2003 | 09:53 AM
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1 more question...how much oil do i put in?
Old Aug 6, 2003 | 10:39 AM
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1)Depends on whether you want to run synthetic or dino. Dino the majority says Castrol GTX. Synthetic the majority says Mobil 1 (or Amsoil). I say Mobil 1 based on convenience.
2)4.25 quarts with filter change.
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