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Re: So who makes Group IV oils? [ruking1]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Nov 02, 2007 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Nov 02, 2007 8:54 am)
Well I was simply asking whether engine life is in any way related to finer and finer oil filtration. Or to use a clumsy comparison, would you live longer if every breath of air you breathed was surgically purified?
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Re: So who makes Group IV oils? [ruking1]
by robert1955
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Nov 02, 2007 (12:27 pm)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Oct 31, 2007 7:21 am)
Well, after all my questions about 0W-30, 5W-20, and 5W-30 oil I stopped at a wallymart on my way home and the only 0W-XX oil they had in Mobil 1 was 1qt bottles of 0W-20. I will look at a real auto parts store tonight or tomorrow and see if I can find 0W-30, otherwise it will be a 5W-20/30 for me. I am leaning to the 30 weight for the additional viscosity at operating temps thinking the additional properties of the Synthetic will minimize the fuel mileage loss by jumping to a 30 vs the 20 currently in the car. Your thoughts?
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Re: So who makes Group IV oils? [robert1955]
by ruking1
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Nov 02, 2007 (2:03 pm)
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Replying to: robert1955 (Nov 02, 2007 12:27 pm)
My guess is 0w20 in quart bottles is at a higher premium!? Given your oem specifications, I'd be inclined to do 0w20, 5w20, 0w30 then 5w30. But because you have such a wide range, no sense paying more than you have to.
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Re: So who makes Group IV oils? [ruking1]
by robert1955
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Nov 02, 2007 (2:54 pm)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Nov 02, 2007 2:03 pm)
The 5qt jugs run $25.97 and $6.23 a qt for the Extended performance and $21.97 and $5.67 for the regular Mobil 1. The 0W-20 was only in qt's at the Extended price. So its only about a $5 premium buying 6 1 qt bottles vs 1 5qt jug and 1 (1)qt bottle. So what would your first, second, and third choice's be in oil weight to use? based off the normal weight of 5W-20 from Hyundai
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Re: So who makes Group IV oils? [pulgo]
by shipo
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Nov 02, 2007 (2:58 pm)
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Replying to: pulgo (Nov 02, 2007 10:30 am)
The question that I have about your UOAs is, "Do your UOAs report lower metals because your engine is wearing at a slower rate or because the filter is simply filtering stuff out at a higher rate?" My guess is the latter as filters that conform to OEM requirements already filter down to the level where the particulate matter is so small that it won't do any harm to the engine.
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: So who makes Group IV oils? [robert1955]
by ruking1
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Nov 02, 2007 (3:36 pm)
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Replying to: robert1955 (Nov 02, 2007 2:54 pm)
Well for me the order would not change. I would just do it in order of your availability of first, 5 qt container then 1 qt container. I just bought a 5 qt container (5w20) in OR for 21? and since OR has no sales tax.... The EP can be a whole new shade of research. From what I have seen, EP has it own premium to the regular Mobil One. Again to me, not really worth it even if it does meet the oem specifications.
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Re:Oil Extractors [shipo]
by richardson
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Nov 02, 2007 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Oct 20, 2007 1:06 pm)
Shipo;
How will you use a Pella if the trend to omit the dipstick really
takes hold? Are you still moving to Hong Kong?
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Re:Oil Extractors [richardson]
by shipo
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Nov 02, 2007 (4:35 pm)
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Replying to: richardson (Nov 02, 2007 4:22 pm)
"How will you use a Pella if the trend to omit the dipstick really takes hold?"
Ummm, I won't. 
"Are you still moving to Hong Kong?"
Nope, it looks like the move is off as my Mrs. Shipo's company is being sold. (again). We did manage to get a trip over there for the whole family that was paid for by the company, and it was quite an eye opener for the kids. Last May when we first broke the news to the kids that we were moving to HK, my 13 year old son (who is already quite the ladies man) said to me, "Ahhh Dad, why do we have to move? You know I don't dig Asian chicks."
Fast forward to late August when we were exploring the island as well as Kowloon, I repeatedly caught him walking into things with a wide eyed look on his face while gazing at the local young ladies. Finally he admitted, "Dad, uhhh, I think some of these asian girls are pretty hot." 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Mobil1 0w30 vs. Castrol synthetic 0w30 (German made)
by smokey75
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Nov 11, 2007 (5:56 pm)
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Since most agree that both of these are Group IV oils which one would you use if all things were equal such as price, availability, etc. Speaking of availability, I found the Castrol 0w30 at Autozone but have looked at Autozone, O'Reiley's Auto, Pep Boys, Walmart, Target, Meijer, Sam's, & Costco for Mobil 1 0w30 & can't seem to find it. Anyone have any suggestions?
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mixing various synthetic oils
by smokey75
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Nov 11, 2007 (5:59 pm)
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I think I know the answer to this but before I do it I just wanted to make sure there's nothing I'm missing. I'm cleaning out my oil cabinet & have some Mobil 1 5w30, Mobil 1 10w30, & Amsoil 5w30 synthetic. Would I have any problem using all of these on my next oil change?
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