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Stick w/the AC/Delco filter listed in your owners manual, you can't go wrong there. Synthetic oil is owners choice, I have always used good ole dino juice and never had any problems, however GM does use Mobil 1 in the Corvettes from the factory. Ray T. |
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I have used synthetic oils and gear lubricants successfully since 1988. I own a 1 ton 4 X 4 pickup that has over 200,000 miles on it and I don't foresee any problems yet. The only thing I do is change my engine oil every 5,000 miles (or 90 days) and I change my automatic transmission fluid every year. Very happy so far. Products used? Royal Purple from Texas. Norm |
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Been using Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic 5W-30 since truck was new. Change every 4-5,000 mi. Last change at 51,000 showed i had burned a qt. I switched to Mobil 1 SUPERSYN 10W-30. I will monitor oil usage. Truck runs great. Has some aftermarket mods. Truck is driven daily, 95% highway with occasional towing. I service the tranny every 30,000. Weakest link. So far so good. Was concerned about burning 1 qt for first time. Have driven at high speeds. I want to keep truck. May purchase another (Dodge Ram hemi maybe.) Regards to all truck loving people... |
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we ran a test in 82 with 2 new motorcycles both air cooled both with less than 6,000 miles on them..... down though Death Valley with temp at 120 degrees. The one running regular oil was down a quart at end of the day, the bike I road was down "0". I've used it in my trucks & cars ever since. AS a minor point, that bike I road ran moble 1 after the 1st 700 miles, filter changes every 3,000, oil change every 5000. At 22000 miles battery went dead, engine compression was still so high we could not get enough traction on rear wheel to push start it. Bike would still hit 150+ mph on the track. . |
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| I'm interested in hearing your results from the new SuperSyn, so please do post them here when you find out. There is some speculation (and only that) that the SuperSyn is inferior to the TriSynthetic. Mobil, however states that it is "the best Mobil 1 ever." I want to see how it compares. By the way, what weight are you using? | |
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Mark, Using 5W-30. Have read many posts on Pro/Con of the new Mobil 1. It is starting to heat up here in So. Ca. I live near desert. May switch to 10W-30 for summer. Also changed oil on wife's vehicle (AZTEK GT 3.4 V6). 3rd change at 10,000 mi with new M1 and Mobil 1 filter (AC PF52 equiv). After 4000 mi, oil was dark (Tri-Syn). Have used the Pennzoil w/Pennzane. They recommend 3,000 mi changed for severe service. That is a costly situation. I knew Pennzoil spent over 200 million to re-formulate and improve their lube products. Pennzane was used in space by NASA. Most vehicles will never make it to the moon. Please forgive sarcasm, was being weary of their advertisment of a astronaut on bottle of Pennzoil. I want to keep my vehicles longer, it is getting tough to keep up with the young people and their hunger for new vehicle ever few years. Will post results on new Mobil 1 soonest. Regards, Andy Babyboomer hotrodder circa mid 60's (Muscle car era). |
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Mark, Using 10W-30 in my pick-up and 5W-30 in wife's vehicle. My truck has 52,500 miles. Oil level same, oil still lite honey color. I will monitor oil usage if any and change at 55K. I have driven my truck at ultra high speeds at times. Of course i perform ultra maintenance ie filters, tranny service, oil/lube changes frequently myself. I have the Helm repair manuals and do everything less the electrical/electronic issues that may come up. There are 3 mechanics living in my cul-de-sac. So am covered if any assistance is needed. Neighbor has computer module plug in to check all codes if "Check engine" lite comes on. Am lucky. Regards to all vehicle lovers Andy |
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Andy, Thanks for keeping me posted. I truly believe that only an oil analysis will tell the true story of an oil. A lot of people are trashing the SuperSyn, but I have a good feeling about it.....we'll see. |
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