Let's talk about oil

[Taz Magister]

the main thing is just make sure you change it and check the level everynow and then. Some oils are better than others but it's not a night and day difference. Even tho I only run k&n filters and full synthetic I can't really say that my car is better than another because of that alone

[brandonl2000]

3k is a myth and a waste, even more so with synthetic.

idk that i agree or disagree...i just know that around 3k miles, my oil gets pretty dark, and i don't like dark oil rolling around in my engine.

I run conventional Valvoline in both my 00 GT and my 95 Bonne, and use either a Wix or Delco filter. I won't even run a Fram on my JD walkbehind. Had too many issues with those in the past (oil pressure dropping out, filters coming apart internally, etc.).

^^ THIS. I run the conventional valvoline as well and use wix or delco filters and have never had a problem.


But, the MAIN thing is is that it HAS oil. I'm actually considering switching to Mobil 1 synthetic, but I'm so on the fence. I know that the "synthetic causes oil leak" bit is a myth, but I have extremely bad luck and if it can happen to my car, it usually does.

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