Engine Oil Question
#1
Engine Oil Question
Hey guys. It's time for me to change my engine oil and I have a question. I have read through the Oil Journals and read (about 4 times) the engine oil 10w30 comparison. I tried Redline 10w30 and my oil consumption was a headache. The next time I was at the dealership, I asked them to change it to mineral oil (Castrol GTX I believe) and my oil consumption was way less than when the Redline was in there. Well now it's time for another oil change and I was looking at either Castrol Syntec or Mobil 1. I have 22k on the odometer with no mods and I do not drive my car very hard. I am just wondering if I should stick to Castrol GTX 10w30 or if you guys recommend me to switch to Castrol Syntec or Mobil 1 or some other easily attainable engine oil that would perform well. Thanks a lot guys!
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everyone's different, most people use the mobil 1. as for me i use royal purple just because i get them $3.00 a quartz. theres a lot of people here doesnt like it but for me it seem to be better than mobil 1 thats just me, i have tried mobil 1 its a very good product but i just prefer the royal purple, its smoother. just go with your guts see or try different oil see what you like. i have tried pretty much every synthetic oil out there.
oh sorry x viper i was in a hurry to write the long as* sentence anyways what oil do you use
oh sorry x viper i was in a hurry to write the long as* sentence anyways what oil do you use
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Originally Posted by jdmgpw04,Jan 11 2006, 07:07 PM
every single one is deff. but alot of people uses the mobil 1 i use royal purple i know i know there a lot of people here doesnt like it but for me it seem to be better than mobil 1 thats just me i have tried mobil 1 and royal purple is smoother like i said thats just me i dont know why they dont like it cause its expensive hey maybe for you guys but for me its only 3 bucks a qrtz so i think go with your guts see or try diff. oil see what you like i have tried pretty much every synthetic oil out there i just dont use castrol dont know why i just dont like it
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Grammer and punctuation like that is totally unacceptable. We aren't in 2nd grade anymore.
To answer the original question though, I do not see synthetic oil being worth it considering its 4x (or more) the price of conventional. I use Chevron 10W-30 which generally costs me $.49-59/qt. Chevron makes a very quality product and its been working perfectly for me (I generally change it by 3500 miles). The only reason I would consider using synthetic oil is if I wanted to go with extended drain intervals between oil changes. Oh, and I always use the Honda PCX filters.
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Thanks for the replies. I read somewhere on this board that Havoline Oil is made by Chevron. Any testimonies concerning this brand? Also, any comments on Castrol GTX? I used this all the time in my '95 Civic EX and was wondering if there are any reported "issues" with using this oil in the S2000. Thanks a lot.
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I have never heard of Havoline being made by Chevron, but I do know both are very good conventional oils. I personally believe it is best to pick one type of oil and stick with it.
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Originally Posted by S2kracka,Jan 11 2006, 05:34 PM
I do not see synthetic oil being worth it considering its 4x (or more) the price of conventional.
You have to evaluate your own needs.
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Originally Posted by BlackJoker,Jan 11 2006, 08:20 PM
Also, any comments on Castrol GTX? I used this all the time in my '95 Civic EX and was wondering if there are any reported "issues" with using this oil in the S2000. Thanks a lot.
The only "issues" you can find with any regularity on this board regarding oil, are related to people running OUT of oil.
My point is: Given the type of driving you do, You should be fine, use any of them, but check the oil level often and change oil regularly. I think ready availability is a strong point for Mobil 1 (if you want synthethic) or Castrol GTX (for mineral).