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#8127 of 8536 Synlube economics rising by wtd44 Jul 27, 2009 (6:42 am)
I just bought a pair of 5 quart jugs of Mobil 1 15W-50. After a few hundred more miles on the clock, this will be my next oil change for my 2007 Triumph Rocket III. I also plan to change the oil in my 2005 Ford Escape next time to the Quaker State Q 5W-20 I bought during the "intro" sale. For the record, I got it all at Walmart. Now that the really low prices on brand name petroleum oils seem to be gone for ever, the economics of using full synthetic products with extended OCI seems appealing again. Replies to this message: ruking1 (Jul 27, 2009 6:53 am) wtd44 (Jul 28, 2009 8:14 pm)
#8128 of 8536 Re: Synlube economics rising [wtd44] by ruking1 Jul 27, 2009 (6:53 am)
Replying to: wtd44 (Jul 27, 2009 6:42 am) Yes, I have researched the engines of interest to me and have concluded to extend OCI's from 15,000 to 20,000 miles (Mobil One 5w30,0w30) and 2 to 25,000 miles. (1. Mobil One TDT, Delvac One 5w40, 2. Total Quartz INEO 5w30 VW 507.00). I have also researched Mobil One MB 229.1 5w40 and MObil One 5w30 VW 507.00 I might go to one or the other when my Total Quartz INEO supply runs out.   I have kept one 20,000 miles (Mobil One 5w20, 0w20) as the oil filter change oem recommendation is 20,000 miles also so it just seems logical to do them all together. Replies to this message: wtd44 (Jul 28, 2009 8:14 pm)
#8129 of 8536 Re: Synlube economics rising [ruking1] by wtd44 Jul 28, 2009 (8:14 pm)
Replying to: ruking1 (Jul 27, 2009 6:53 am) Remarkably, Triumph calls for 10K OCIs on their 2.3 liter 3 cylinder engine in the Rocket III, provided synlube such as the recommended Mobil 1 15W-50 is used. I have run essentially 3K OCIs for the first 11K miles with quality petrolube 20W-50. In typical Euro motard style, Triumph requires separate drains for a front and a rear sump, plus a 3rd drain for the remote tank. This engine requires just "fashionably" less than 6 quarts of lube, and the overall configuration is quite automotive, except for the same-case transmission that shares lubrication with the engine. I look forward to living with 10K or longer OCIs!
#8130 of 8536 Relative Longevity by oldfarmer50 Aug 04, 2009 (2:20 pm)
OK, lets say you are an oil change fanatic and change your conventional oil every 3000 miles. (Yeah, I know you think that's too often but let's keep on track)   How often would you change a full synthetic to keep your fanatic level the same? Replies to this message: kiawah (Aug 04, 2009 3:38 pm) jeffyscott (Aug 04, 2009 7:13 pm) the_big_al (Aug 05, 2009 10:48 am)
#8131 of 8536 Re: Relative Longevity [oldfarmer50] by kiawah Aug 04, 2009 (3:38 pm)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Aug 04, 2009 2:20 pm) 5K   I'd fit your profile. I've always done 3K w/conventional, but in the last year have started using syn 5K. Oil and filters are just soo cheap comparatively speaking, there's really no need to risk long OCI's. Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Aug 04, 2009 7:13 pm) the_big_al (Aug 05, 2009 10:48 am)
#8132 of 8536 Re: Relative Longevity [kiawah] by jeffyscott Aug 04, 2009 (7:13 pm)
Replying to: kiawah (Aug 04, 2009 3:38 pm) I think 5000 miles for synthetic is more fanatical than 3000 on conventional. I'm pretty sure you should go 2x to maintain a consistent level of fanaticism.   As a non fanatic, as long as we are not talking about cars with turbos or anything, I figure 5000 miles is good for conventional and 10K for synthetic.
#8133 of 8536 Optimum timing by wtd44 Aug 05, 2009 (4:20 am)
10K sounds about right to me. I've always suspected that the bet is safer if you are using diester or polyol ester base synthetic.
#8134 of 8536 Jeff by sandman_6472 Aug 05, 2009 (8:36 am)
Tend to agree with you on these mileage figures...synthetic is supposed to be so good that a longer interval time surly makes sense. My local mechanic has synthetic for $44.00 which sounds pretty good and he's encouraged me to do it. That would be a once a year change interval for me since I probably won't even hit 4.5k miles driven on my car this year. My spinal issues have made me cut back on almost all non essential driving so I do it mainly to get to work and see my doctor monthly. Other family members have been doing all the other driving chores for me, which is turning out to be a great thing. Just don't feel the love of driving anymore .   The Sandman
#8135 of 8536 Re: Relative Longevity [kiawah] by the_big_al Aug 05, 2009 (10:48 am)
Replying to: kiawah (Aug 04, 2009 3:38 pm) I used to be that way. Every 2.5 - 3K. If it went over 3K I started going into shock until I could get it changed. But after doing hours of research and reading on these forums and other places, I have settled on a 10K M1 change for all my vehicles. Saves me a lot of time and money since that only occurs once a year 2 of my vehicles and every 9 months for another. I could probably go more, but 10K is a nice easy round number to remember and I've set so that it hits at numbers like 120K, 130K and so on...
#8136 of 8536 Relative Longevity by ralph1970 Aug 05, 2009 (2:06 pm)
I change my oil once a year. I have been doing this for over 20 years and have never had an engine problem. I drive about 20k per year. I always pull a sample of oil and send it to Oil Analyzers to see if it did need to be changed or if I'm having a problem with my engine. I use only Amsoil with an Amsoil oil filter. Why waste good oil if what your putting in is no better than what your draining out.

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