do you use Synthetic oil in your car?

[BroncoBuff]

Originally Posted by Oleg Gordievsky

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

Oleg not familiar Chevrolet?

[watermock]

Ahh, the Vulva, Whale oil not prescribed?

[broncosteven]

Originally Posted by Oleg Gordievsky

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!

Baja say's he is done here and Oleg surfaces.

I would be real bumbed if Baja is Oleg...

[BroncoBuff]

Originally Posted by broncosteven

I would be real bumbed if Baja is Oleg...

Please no ...

[Popps]

Originally Posted by Broncoman13

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.

Beautiful, man. One of the few cars I think looks good in white. When mine was at the dealer for service they gave me a 35 loaner. Cream color. Props on getting a good deal on it. I had 2 QX4's, but went to volvo for a sedan. I like my s60, but still wish I would have gotten the 37. Japanese make the best luxury cars, imo... and the G35's flat out fly for a luxury sedan.

Co-worker has a new Mercedes C-class sports sedan, and it doesn't hold a candle to the G-series.

[Circle Orange]

Originally Posted by Broncoman13

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.

That's purty, but I'd rather have it in acid green.

Use salad oil in your car. It's inexpensive and cheap to replace. Your engine on the other hand, may not be.

[Broncoman13]

Originally Posted by Popps

Beautiful, man. One of the few cars I think looks good in white. When mine was at the dealer for service they gave me a 35 loaner. Cream color. Props on getting a good deal on it. I had 2 QX4's, but went to volvo for a sedan. I like my s60, but still wish I would have gotten the 37. Japanese make the best luxury cars, imo... and the G35's flat out fly for a luxury sedan.

Co-worker has a new Mercedes C-class sports sedan, and it doesn't hold a candle to the G-series.

Thought about getting a BMW 335xi... saw one today in the neighborhood. Sweet car, doesn't look as good as the G35 but more power. The 335xi would have had more miles though, not many of them for sale. I was really lucky with the 35. The guy that owned it only drove it on sunny weekends and on a trip to California and b/c of the low miles I was able to get a 5yr/75k mile warranty for next to nothing... covers windshields too. In fact, they just put the permaguard on the windshield yesterday, must have for Colorado. The cost of the first windshield I go through will pay for the warranty (little pricey for the windshields) and I'm sure I'll go through 4 or 5 in the next 5 years.

[MrPeepers]

yes,,,

08 VW Passat- Mobil One for me. 50k miles so far.

[orange&blue87]

Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

This.

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

+1 ... We've had a car for 2 years that had converted over to Amsoil synthetic, and we've continued using it every 6K miles. I've heard it can go much longer between changes, but 6k usually is every 3-4 months on the car so I figure it's worth a change.

[Popps]

Originally Posted by Broncoman13

Thought about getting a BMW 335xi... saw one today in the neighborhood. Sweet car, doesn't look as good as the G35 but more power. .

At least in LA, you'll pay more for a used BMW because of the name. Nothing against them, they're nice cars... but for my money, the Infiniti offers as much comfort, plenty of power and you'll spend less time at the dealer in the long-run, imo.

[TheElusiveKyleOrton]

Castrol synthetic in my '08 Subaru. Change it myself, and absolutely love the performance.

[BroncoBuff]

Popps, couppla my friends in LA have gone to hybrids just for the Diamond Lane privileges.

The cars are no fun obviously, but Diamond Lanes are the only way to go. They can damn near save your life sometimes.

[IHaveALight]

Originally Posted by Quoydogs

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

Pennzoil Platinum is very good quality oil. The only two synthetic oils thought to be better are Amsoil and Royal Purple. Many people believe that because of the price difference and lack of availability of the other two, that Pennzoil Platinum is the way to go.

Me personally, I use Amsoil 0W-30 with an Amsoil filter. They say this combo is good for 25,000 miles or 1 year whichever comes first. I put it in in August last year and only put on about 7,500 miles a year. So I'll be changing at one year. I'm planning to send a sample in to get tested to see how well it really held up for the year.

[Popps]

Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

Popps, couppla my friends in LA have gone to hybrids just for the Diamond Lane privileges.

The cars are no fun obviously, but Diamond Lanes are the only way to go. They can damn near save your life sometimes.

My commute is so short, it's ridiculous. I'm extremely lucky. (Well, it was somewhat by design, I suppose.) I'm lucky to put 8K miles on my car in a year. That's probably why I haven't bought anything new in a while. I just can't justify the purchase. I bought my wife a new car. She drives more than I do with the kids and all, so she needs it more than I do.

I've had a tank of gas last me almost a month before.

But, yea... if you have a big commute, the D-lane is the way to go, and some stores even offer hybrid parking, here.

[IHaveALight]

Originally Posted by broncosteven

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.

From what I understand there are many synthetic oils out there that are better than Mobil 1 for around the same price or a little higher. I'm not sure on this but I heard that Mobil 1 is only a Group III oil. While Group III is considered synthetic, only Group IV is true synthetic and is the superior oil. I think at one point Mobile 1 was a Group IV and that's how they earned their rep. Regardless, do a little research you'll find a better oil.

Here's a chart from Amsoil. Granted it is Amsoil promoting their oil so take it with a grain of salt.

[Florida_Bronco]

Originally Posted by 13WaysToBleed

From what I understand there are many synthetic oils out there that are better than Mobil 1 for around the same price or a little higher. I'm not sure on this but I heard that Mobil 1 is only a Group III oil. While Group III is considered synthetic, only Group IV is true synthetic and is the superior oil. I think at one point Mobile 1 was a Group IV and that's how they earned their rep. Regardless, do a little research you'll find a better oil.

Here's a chart from Amsoil. Granted it is Amsoil promoting their oil so take it with a grain of salt.

This is true and there are several independent tests that supported these conclusions.

[Quoydogs]

Originally Posted by 13WaysToBleed

From what I understand there are many synthetic oils out there that are better than Mobil 1 for around the same price or a little higher. I'm not sure on this but I heard that Mobil 1 is only a Group III oil. While Group III is considered synthetic, only Group IV is true synthetic and is the superior oil. I think at one point Mobile 1 was a Group IV and that's how they earned their rep. Regardless, do a little research you'll find a better oil.

Here's a chart from Amsoil. Granted it is Amsoil promoting their oil so take it with a grain of salt.

It should also be noted that Amsoil and Castrol are 0W30 not 5w30

[Cito Pelon]

I've used Amsoil for 25 years. Both engine oil and gear lube. 100k miles maint interval with the gear lube.

I use the 5W-30 and their filters, 12 months or 24000 miles maint interval. Sure is nice to change the oil only once a year. Costs about $8.35/qt, I believe. Order it online, gets delivered UPS.

[Cito Pelon]

Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

This.

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

Agreed.

[Cito Pelon]

Originally Posted by Popps

Beautiful, man. One of the few cars I think looks good in white. When mine was at the dealer for service they gave me a 35 loaner. Cream color. Props on getting a good deal on it. I had 2 QX4's, but went to volvo for a sedan. I like my s60, but still wish I would have gotten the 37. Japanese make the best luxury cars, imo... and the G35's flat out fly for a luxury sedan.

Co-worker has a new Mercedes C-class sports sedan, and it doesn't hold a candle to the G-series.

Yeah, but the Mercedes is rearwheel drive, same with BMW and Lexus GS sport sedans. I prefer rearwheel drive over frontwheel drive. I believe the Infiniti's are all FWD except the Q45, yes? The Volvo is rearwheel drive, yes?

I've been out of the market for a few years now, so forgive me if I'm not up to date on the latest editions.

[Quoydogs]

Originally Posted by 13WaysToBleed

Pennzoil Platinum is very good quality oil. The only two synthetic oils thought to be better are Amsoil and Royal Purple. Many people believe that because of the price difference and lack of availability of the other two, that Pennzoil Platinum is the way to go.

Me personally, I use Amsoil 0W-30 with an Amsoil filter. They say this combo is good for 25,000 miles or 1 year whichever comes first. I put it in in August last year and only put on about 7,500 miles a year. So I'll be changing at one year. I'm planning to send a sample in to get tested to see how well it really held up for the year.

I rebuild a lot of motors. The only oil I can tell someone has used is Pennzoil or Quaker state. Everything on the inside will be varnished yellow and the oil pan,valves and heads will be full of sludge.

I really don't know why I hate it, it makes me all kinds of money.

I won't even put Pennzoil in my lawnmower.

[55CrushEm]

A co-worker of mine got me onto synthetic. I always used to think it was a waste of money....cause you still had to change it as frequently as conventional, due to it getting dirty.

Anyway, he has a Toyota 4-Runner with 337,000 miles on it (yes, THREE hundred thirty-seven thousand) miles. And he swears that since day one, he's only been changing his oil every TEN thousand miles.

[Broncoman13]

Originally Posted by 13WaysToBleed

Pennzoil Platinum is very good quality oil. The only two synthetic oils thought to be better are Amsoil and Royal Purple. Many people believe that because of the price difference and lack of availability of the other two, that Pennzoil Platinum is the way to go.

Me personally, I use Amsoil 0W-30 with an Amsoil filter. They say this combo is good for 25,000 miles or 1 year whichever comes first. I put it in in August last year and only put on about 7,500 miles a year. So I'll be changing at one year. I'm planning to send a sample in to get tested to see how well it really held up for the year.

AMS claims you can go for 25k or one year... but really, in a year's time that is really only saving you about $100. And, if you have a newer car that is still under warranty, going that long between oil servicing could void your warranty. Not really worth it to save $100. But, if you have a car that is out of warranty and you're bad about changing the oil every 3-5k miles, then AMS is the way to go.

Question, I have an Acura MDX as well. Still use regular (dino) oil in it. If I want to convert over to Synth. do I have to flush the engine prior to converting? Is it recommended to change over... even after using dino for the last 3 or 4 years?

[Broncoman13]

Originally Posted by Cito Pelon

I've used Amsoil for 25 years. Both engine oil and gear lube. 100k miles maint interval with the gear lube.

I use the 5W-30 and their filters, 12 months or 24000 miles maint interval. Sure is nice to change the oil only once a year. Costs about $8.35/qt, I believe. Order it online, gets delivered UPS.

Nice... can I change over in my MDX and Accord? Both have never had anything other than regular oil.

[Quoydogs]

Originally Posted by Broncoman13

AMS claims you can go for 25k or one year... but really, in a year's time that is really only saving you about $100. And, if you have a newer car that is still under warranty, going that long between oil servicing could void your warranty. Not really worth it to save $100. But, if you have a car that is out of warranty and you're bad about changing the oil every 3-5k miles, then AMS is the way to go.

Question, I have an Acura MDX as well. Still use regular (dino) oil in it. If I want to convert over to Synth. do I have to flush the engine prior to converting? Is it recommended to change over... even after using dino for the last 3 or 4 years?

You should be fine. Just make sire you drain it good. I talked with the Valvoline rep and he said as long as you don't dump a quart of conventional oil in a car filled with Syn. you will be just fine. Then he said even if you did a half and half mixture its not going to hurt anything. I would not suggest it but it would be fine.