do you use Synthetic oil in your car? - The Orange Mane

Quoydogs · 05-21-2010, 12:43 PM

So I just typed this in another thread and then found out it was about Syn life and not oil. I guess I stayed up way to late playing red dead Redemption last night.

So anyways I figured I would ask I would like to know how many of you do use Syn. in your car.

I love Synthetic oil. Here are some things you need to know.

#1 It is better in every way and to be honest I don't think it will ever break down regardless of what the test say.

#2 You still need to do regular oil changes. Even thought the oil protects better and last way longer you still get the same amount of dirt in it that you would with conventional oil. Dirt works like sandpaper on your cylinder walls and crank bearings.

#3 If you have a small oil leak with conventional oil you will have a big oil leak with Syn. oil.

#4 This is most important. Unless you engine specifically states to use it. ( IE lt1 motor ) DO NOT put this stuff in your engine until you have at least 30,000 miles on it.

Hope this helps. I am all for it though. I run it in everything I own even down to my little POS Subaru.

Oh One more thing. Never use Pennzoil or Quaker state in anything. They are absolutely the worst oil in the world.

TailgateNut · 05-21-2010, 12:58 PM

I use Mississippi Delta water 10-30 (10 parts water-30 parts oil)!

listopencil · 05-21-2010, 01:09 PM

I chop of the hands of obese children and shove them into the engine block. The rendered fat works wonders. I swear by it.

Hogan11 · 05-21-2010, 01:47 PM

chicken fat and bacon grease

Los Broncos · 05-21-2010, 01:50 PM

Yes I do, oil change every 5,000 miles.

BroncoBuff · 05-21-2010, 01:50 PM

Synthetic oil has been proven superior over and over.

Mine has synthetic because it came with it ... if it hadn't, I would've probably been too lazy to change over.

Peoples Champ · 05-21-2010, 01:50 PM

do you work for mobil 1?

Quoydogs · 05-21-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Peoples Champ

do you work for mobil 1?

Nope work for my self. I own a shop and any kind of info helps. Personally I use Castrol gtx 5-30 syn. I use to use Valvoline but I have found that Castrol will stop the ticking in a lifter in my Suby.

Peoples Champ · 05-21-2010, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quoydogs

Nope work for my self. I own a shop and any kind of info helps. Personally I use Castrol gtx 5-30 syn. I use to use Valvoline but I have found that Castrol will stop the ticking in a lifter in my Suby.

sweet, you dont happen to work on German cars like audi's or bmw's or VW's do you?

broncosteven · 05-21-2010, 02:18 PM

I use Mobil 1 Synthetic in my BMW. She is getting close to 100k and still feels as good as when I pulled her off the lot.

Broncoman13 · 05-21-2010, 02:19 PM

Just got a new Infiniti... It has synthetic and a lot less than 30,000 miles. Hopefully that is what the car calls for. It's what the dealership puts in it so I'd hope they would know.

Peoples Champ · 05-21-2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncosteven

I use Mobil 1 Synthetic in my BMW. She is getting close to 100k and still feels as go as when I pulled her off the lot.

Sweet,

I will use that for my Audi, I just ask for their best synthetic, but I will start asking for mobil 1.

Los Broncos · 05-21-2010, 02:20 PM

I use to think I needed an oil change every 3k, but the newer cars from I guess 95 on, only need them every 5k.

Popps · 05-21-2010, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broncoman13

Just got a new Infiniti... It has synthetic and a lot less than 30,000 miles. Hopefully that is what the car calls for. It's what the dealership puts in it so I'd hope they would know.

What did you get?

One of my mixers just got an M35. Great car. I miss my infinit.(s) Probably going to make the G37 my next car.

Taco John · 05-21-2010, 02:29 PM

Synthetic oil is an abomination in the eyes of God. Nothing but sweet crude for me.

Oleg Gordievsky · 05-21-2010, 02:37 PM

Oleg thinking thread is reason for small penis dumbskies to be boasting of their car model.

"I have BMW!"

"Stupid German sonofwhore! I have Inifinity!"

"Both dumbskies! I have Audi. And 2 inches of pecker!"

Oleg is making funny. Calm yourselves!

Oleg never change oil in Volga. Volga is greatest car in world! Long live Soviet engineerings!

BroncoBuff · 05-21-2010, 02:39 PM

I have a Chevy, Oleg .... impressed now?

Taco John · 05-21-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oleg Gordievsky

Oleg never change oil in Volga. Volga is greatest car in world! Long live Soviet engineerings!

Oleg is an environmentalists environmentalist. And I bet it runs on turnip vapors.

Oleg Gordievsky · 05-21-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

I have a Chevy, Oleg .... impressed now?

Very good. Not Volga. But what is? Oleg isn't knowing.

Los Broncos · 05-21-2010, 02:44 PM

What is a Volga? four wheels and a seat?

Florida_Bronco · 05-21-2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

Synthetic oil has been proven superior over and over.

Mine has synthetic because it came with it ... if it hadn't, I would've probably been too lazy to change over.

This.

I use Amsoil, which has been proven to be top notch among synthetics.

Quoydogs · 05-21-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Peoples Champ

sweet, you dont happen to work on German cars like audi's or bmw's or VW's do you?

Nope I avoid those like the plague, sorry. Although I will say I can work on most anything else.

Quoydogs · 05-21-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broncoman13

Just got a new Infiniti... It has synthetic and a lot less than 30,000 miles. Hopefully that is what the car calls for. It's what the dealership puts in it so I'd hope they would know.

You better check. Like I said there are some engines manufacturers that want you to run this in your car from the get go. But for the most part syn. is so slick that it will not allow your rings to break in properly. Bad news there. As for why does everyone trust the dealer? No one trusts a car salesman, the same people run the shop as run the salesman. I just don't get it. Most of the dealers here is Portland are more crooked then any of the independent shops, less Goodyear or Firestone I suppose. Those two seem to be the worst.

Broncoman13 · 05-21-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Popps

What did you get?

One of my mixers just got an M35. Great car. I miss my infinit.(s) Probably going to make the G37 my next car.

G35.

2006 but it only had 8k on it and was flawless with exception of one rim having some sort of black mark on it. The dealership just fixed that yesterday. In the meantime I had a 2010 G37 (convertible). I like my 35 much MUCH more than the 37 convertible. I guess I'm just not that big on convertibles.

As far as the 35... awesome. Love driving to work now

and I get there a lot faster now, lol. I'd recommend the car to anyone. I had a 94 Honda Prelude while I was in the Air Force. That car was my favorite car... wish I would have never got rid of it. But the G35 is very similar, reminds me of the Prelude when I wash it... but it has about 100 more HP which makes it a lot more fun. Seriously though, if you're thinking about a new car... find a G35.

uplink · 05-21-2010, 03:27 PM

oil in car, ha ha funny. Is this a Gulf of Mexico oil spill joke? I've been so worried about my new 1st car overheating lately I don't have time to follow the news.

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05-21-2010, 12:43 PM	#1
Quoydogs Who's gonna be next? I'm too stupid to put an avatar up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Portland OR Posts: 2,503 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	do you use Synthetic oil in your car? So I just typed this in another thread and then found out it was about Syn life and not oil. I guess I stayed up way to late playing red dead Redemption last night. So anyways I figured I would ask I would like to know how many of you do use Syn. in your car. I love Synthetic oil. Here are some things you need to know. #1 It is better in every way and to be honest I don't think it will ever break down regardless of what the test say. #2 You still need to do regular oil changes. Even thought the oil protects better and last way longer you still get the same amount of dirt in it that you would with conventional oil. Dirt works like sandpaper on your cylinder walls and crank bearings. #3 If you have a small oil leak with conventional oil you will have a big oil leak with Syn. oil. #4 This is most important. Unless you engine specifically states to use it. ( IE lt1 motor ) DO NOT put this stuff in your engine until you have at least 30,000 miles on it. Hope this helps. I am all for it though. I run it in everything I own even down to my little POS Subaru. Oh One more thing. Never use Pennzoil or Quaker state in anything. They are absolutely the worst oil in the world.

05-21-2010, 12:58 PM	#2
TailgateNut Bleedin' orange! .......as much as tebonites Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mile High Posts: 20,018 Adopt-a-Bronco: Howard Griffith	I use Mississippi Delta water 10-30 (10 parts water-30 parts oil)!

05-21-2010, 01:09 PM	#3
listopencil [sarcasm]text[/sarcasm] BOOM! Winner. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The People's Republic Of California Posts: 8,580 Adopt-a-Bronco: Broncos FO	I chop of the hands of obese children and shove them into the engine block. The rendered fat works wonders. I swear by it.

05-21-2010, 01:47 PM	#4
Hogan11 Rock-N-Roll Historian Let's take these SOB's out!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: W.NY.B.C. Posts: 21,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little	chicken fat and bacon grease

05-21-2010, 01:50 PM	#5
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Yes I do, oil change every 5,000 miles.

05-21-2010, 01:50 PM	#6
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,433 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Synthetic oil has been proven superior over and over. Mine has synthetic because it came with it ... if it hadn't, I would've probably been too lazy to change over.

05-21-2010, 01:50 PM	#7
Peoples Champ Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County Posts: 3,100 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	do you work for mobil 1?

05-21-2010, 02:18 PM	#10
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,018 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	I use Mobil 1 Synthetic in my BMW. She is getting close to 100k and still feels as good as when I pulled her off the lot.

05-21-2010, 02:19 PM	#11
Broncoman13 Broncoholic JT #80 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,961 Adopt-a-Bronco: Orange Julius	Just got a new Infiniti... It has synthetic and a lot less than 30,000 miles. Hopefully that is what the car calls for. It's what the dealership puts in it so I'd hope they would know.

05-21-2010, 02:20 PM	#13
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I use to think I needed an oil change every 3k, but the newer cars from I guess 95 on, only need them every 5k.

05-21-2010, 02:29 PM	#15
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Synthetic oil is an abomination in the eyes of God. Nothing but sweet crude for me.

05-21-2010, 02:37 PM	#16
Oleg Gordievsky A man of simple Many a true word is spoken in jest. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Surrey Posts: 166 Adopt-a-Bronco: Smith & Winston	Oleg thinking thread is reason for small penis dumbskies to be boasting of their car model. "I have BMW!" "Stupid German sonofwhore! I have Inifinity!" "Both dumbskies! I have Audi. And 2 inches of pecker!" Oleg is making funny. Calm yourselves! Oleg never change oil in Volga. Volga is greatest car in world! Long live Soviet engineerings!

05-21-2010, 02:39 PM	#17
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,433 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	I have a Chevy, Oleg .... impressed now?

05-21-2010, 02:44 PM	#20
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	What is a Volga? four wheels and a seat?

05-21-2010, 03:27 PM	#25
uplink Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,813	oil in car, ha ha funny. Is this a Gulf of Mexico oil spill joke? I've been so worried about my new 1st car overheating lately I don't have time to follow the news.