FLASHMSTRC Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Well guys I am about ready to pull my hair out, but very soon it is time for my first oil change. I bought the car used with about 27,000. I am approaching 30,000 and am trying to decide which Synthetic oil to run. I've read good/bad reviews to really have me torn three ways on this decision. So here is a poll question. All responses very much appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 No poll Just pick one; you will never find any objective information proving that either one is any better than the other. Personally, I would use regular oil, but I'm not that bright... Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLASHMSTRC Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 No poll Just pick one; you will never find any objective information proving that either one is any better than the other. Personally, I would use regular oil, but I'm not that bright... So what are you running in your GT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 So what are you running in your GT? Conventional 5W30 I think Castroil is in there now Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman9918 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 You can try Bobistheoilguy.com. It's a forum dedicated entirely on motor oil and filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ad Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I've used Mobil 1 5w-30, German Castrol 0w-30, and am now using PP 5w-30. The only difference I noticed between them is the rate that they burn off .. GC burned off the quickest (added a quart and a half over 4.5k), followed by M1 (added a quart over 5k). So far I don't think I've lost ANY of the PP.. I'm only about 2000 miles into the interval though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 P.P. here you simply cannot beat it for the price it sell's for @ Wallyworld......18.00 for 5qts You can spend alot more money & get a oil that is not much better Been running it for the last 5 changes Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 This is pretty much even as the poll proves. So based on how much money you want to spend, pick one. Personally i'd rather save the money and use PP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 there i voted in your poll, happy now. btw i use Mobile 1 b/c the General tells me to plus i have to much money. bosco General = General Motors Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLASHMSTRC Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 plus i have to much money. bosco Modest huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 plus i have to much money. bosco Modest huh? just figured someone would jump in and say M1 is over priced. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Mobil 1 isn't over priced. PP is just cheaper lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradlgt21 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I believe that Amsoil is more expensive then both. I just did a oil change this weekend and it was 7.99 a quart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLASHMSTRC Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Looks like I'm getting some good results, Mobil 1 may be in the lead due to its popularity, still have about 500 miles to go before the oil change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 PP but I am using 10w30 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLASHMSTRC Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 PP but I am using 10w30 ... I probably would too if I was out west in Arizona. In Virginia it gets humid and hot, but not 10w30 hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waverunner Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I believe that Amsoil is more expensive then both. I just did a oil change this weekend and it was 7.99 a quart. Man if you paid $7.99 per quart somebody ripped you off, i can get it to you for alot less than that. i guarantee that, that is priced above retail. i hope that the amsoil EAO-12 oil filter was included for that price. let me know next time if i can help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Man if you paid $7.99 per quart somebody ripped you off, i can get it to you for alot less than that. i guarantee that, that is priced above retail. i hope that the amsoil EAO-12 oil filter was included for that price. let me know next time if i can help you out. even with shipping to 60538? bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waverunner Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Pm'ed you bosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudeMood Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I may be a little late on this.... According to The Subaru Manual and Mobil 1's website, the Fully synthetic 5W30 (recommended weight) meets the standards in the Subaru Legacy manual. Quoting my 2008 Legacy manual. p.353 11-12 Oil grade: ILSAC GF-4, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark) or API classification SM with the words “ ENERGY CONSERVING” According to Mobil's website, their Mobil 1 Fully synthetic oil is compliant of the GF-4 Standard. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil1_5W-30.asp Pennzoil Plat also meets the standards. http://www.pzlqs.com/Tech/Pdsheet/DomesticMarketing/EngineOils/Pdf/PlatinumFullSyntheticMotorOil.pdf Just thought I would throw that out there for anyone hesitant on using M1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLASHMSTRC Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 I may be a little late on this.... According to The Subaru Manual and Mobil 1's website, the Fully synthetic 5W30 (recommended weight) meets the standards in the Subaru Legacy manual. Quoting my 2008 Legacy manual. p.353 11-12 According to Mobil's website, their Mobil 1 Fully synthetic oil is compliant of the GF-4 Standard. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil1_5W-30.asp Pennzoil Plat also meets the standards. http://www.pzlqs.com/Tech/Pdsheet/DomesticMarketing/EngineOils/Pdf/PlatinumFullSyntheticMotorOil.pdf Just thought I would throw that out there for anyone hesitant on using M1 It would appear to me after much reading on the forum that the manual doesn't mean jack$#!& when it comes to the right motor oil. I mean that in the nicest way. But I would appreciate your vote in my poll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudeMood Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Well, considering i'm not even at my first oil change yet (~650 miles on my car), I can't exactly vote yet as I am looking for the right oil myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLASHMSTRC Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Fair Enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waverunner Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 M1 , PP, amsoil, are all three good oils, you wont go wrong with any of them, i am biased but honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyan Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 fwiw i never burned any GC 0W30. Granted, that was before I swapped turbos. Mike SoCal Duck Hunters Club - Unit 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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