600 Mile Oil Change?
10-22-2006, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000SilverBullet
I changed it. 
I like the extra protection that synthetic gives me.
I use thicker viscosity oil in this car because it is an old engine with close to 100 K on it and it helps with the rear main seal that leaks using lighter oil.
I like the extra protection that synthetic gives me.
I use thicker viscosity oil in this car because it is an old engine with close to 100 K on it and it helps with the rear main seal that leaks using lighter oil.
10-22-2006, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
I change my Mobil 1 every 6 weeks! 
I think I may try changing it more often because it is fairly dark even after 1 1/2 months.
I think I may try changing it more often because it is fairly dark even after 1 1/2 months.
10-22-2006, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
I change my Mobil 1 every 6 weeks!
I think I may try changing it more often because it is fairly dark even after 1 1/2 months.
I think I may try changing it more often because it is fairly dark even after 1 1/2 months.
I neglected to mention, I drive just shy of 500 miles a week. I have to change it that often. But I buy my Mobil 1 from WalMart and my good ol' PF47 for $4. I figure $27 every 6 weeks to keep my car running strong for years to come is well worth it.
10-22-2006, 07:57 PM
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@2000SilverBullet,
I would only change it to get that 15w50 outa there, if not for that reason
i would not change it, one year oil is perfictly fine.
by the way try some 10w30 syn. or 5w30 thats probly what the owners man. states,
thick oil is a thing of the past....
I would only change it to get that 15w50 outa there, if not for that reason
i would not change it, one year oil is perfictly fine.
by the way try some 10w30 syn. or 5w30 thats probly what the owners man. states,
thick oil is a thing of the past....
10-22-2006, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000SilverBullet
I use thicker viscosity oil in this car because it is an old engine with close to 100 K on it and it helps with the rear main seal that leaks using lighter oil.
10-22-2006, 09:31 PM
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My plan was to pull the engine this winter and rebuild it with some new aluminum heads but my plans changed when I bought the Gen V.
The engine rebuild willl have to wait another year. So for now it'* a little thicker oil. At least it'* not burning any.
I changed the seal once a few years ago and now it leaks worse.....a couple oz puddle every time I park.
The engine rebuild willl have to wait another year. So for now it'* a little thicker oil. At least it'* not burning any.
I changed the seal once a few years ago and now it leaks worse.....a couple oz puddle every time I park.
10-22-2006, 09:58 PM
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What about this stuff?
It seems with the type of driving you do (which is somewhat similar to my mostly highway driving) you really don't tax your oil that much. You could safely go 10 to 12 weeks with Syn Oil. But this is really a subjective topic. Everybody does what they deem best for them and their car. As long as it helps you sleep better at night.
It seems with the type of driving you do (which is somewhat similar to my mostly highway driving) you really don't tax your oil that much. You could safely go 10 to 12 weeks with Syn Oil. But this is really a subjective topic. Everybody does what they deem best for them and their car. As long as it helps you sleep better at night.
10-22-2006, 11:23 PM
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Paul how about mixing some synthectic with some dino oil ,
I used to due that with my old cars
what your doing now just seem like overkill to me, IMPO
I used to due that with my old cars
what your doing now just seem like overkill to me, IMPO
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