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what is the best oil for my GX470

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Old 09-19-08, 05:30 AM
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I use a generic synthetic oil (Supertech) from Walmart. Bought my CPO GX at 39K and no oil leaks. Car is super smooth. I do occassionally do the seafoam treatment. I've heard of autorx and read up about it. Its seems like a great product but its on the pricey side. Seafoam $6 a can vs autorx $18.
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Doesn't it all come in barrels?
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Valvoline full synth MaxLife at this point.

At about 180kmi I started using a moly additive. I use whatever is on sale at the time, but it's Valvoline, Mobil1, Penzz, Castrol that I will typically use.


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Doesn't it all come in barrels?
Haha, no.
Some Pennz comes from NatGas.
Old 06-30-21, 12:52 PM
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depends on how often you want to change it, regular oil..3-5000 miles, synthetics can last depending on the brand up to 25,000 miles or one year.. Filters up to 15,000 miles...Amsoil, Mobil !, Royal Purple etc....
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Any SN+ 5w30 synthetic is better than standard oil. Stick with a WS trans fluid. I use Castrol Magnatec now with Bosh filters. I would not be afraid of Full SYN SuperTech from Wally World at all or a Ford FL series filter that fits if money is an issue.
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