Blackstone UOA results of break-in oil
03-15-07, 08:22 AM
#46
Gernby, how many miles do you have on your car now? Have you changed your oil again? Just curious what you are going to do based on the 2nd analysis results...
03-15-07, 08:27 AM
#47
I now run Mobil 1 in everything but the Supra. Why? Try to find Amsoil, Red Line, or any other "alternative" synthetic in some little town on a Sunday night. Not gonna happen. But guess what? Wal-Mart has Mobil 1, just about everywhere.
There is no significant performance difference between synthetics in a practical sense. They are ALL outstanding in their ability to protect, and few conventional oils can compete with synthetics for longevity of protection. Yes, there are some, but trying to find them on a Sunday night in a small town is, well, even more challenging. Mobil 1 has excellent performance and the best availability. That alone makes it my choice for my street vehicles.
There is no significant performance difference between synthetics in a practical sense. They are ALL outstanding in their ability to protect, and few conventional oils can compete with synthetics for longevity of protection. Yes, there are some, but trying to find them on a Sunday night in a small town is, well, even more challenging. Mobil 1 has excellent performance and the best availability. That alone makes it my choice for my street vehicles.
03-16-07, 08:49 AM
#48
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Wally World has Mobil 1 5w-20 in stock now where I live (finally!) I just bought two 5 quart jugs yesterday for $23 each.
Last edited by lobuxracer; 03-16-07 at 11:04 AM.
03-16-07, 12:52 PM
#51
BTW, I got a notice from Blackstone today saying that the standard analysis is now $22.50...
Buying the bulk pre-paid analysis is still the same price...
03-16-07, 01:14 PM
#52
should i keep it 5w-20 or 5w30?
dilemma:
costco only got 5w-30 cases (6 qt) for $29.XX. walmart (and others) has the 5 qt jugs for $2X. Price is not an issue cos it cost about the same...
since our cars need 6.5 qt (correct me if i am wrong) it's kinda hard to buy 2 jugs everytime and keep a 90% full jug for next oil change.
besides, if i am going to wal-mart (dont have one in SF area at all), that means i have to drive an extra trip there to get them vs. costco (which i go every other week).
Would it work if i get a 5w-20 jug and top up the rest with 5w-30 ? would it work ? any side effects?
anyone would recommend that?
Last edited by kickin8; 03-16-07 at 02:29 PM.
03-16-07, 03:41 PM
#53
back to the non-stopping weight question:
should i keep it 5w-20 or 5w30?
dilemma:
costco only got 5w-30 cases (6 qt) for $29.XX. walmart (and others) has the 5 qt jugs for $2X. Price is not an issue cos it cost about the same...
since our cars need 6.5 qt (correct me if i am wrong) it's kinda hard to buy 2 jugs everytime and keep a 90% full jug for next oil change.
besides, if i am going to wal-mart (dont have one in SF area at all), that means i have to drive an extra trip there to get them vs. costco (which i go every other week).
Would it work if i get a 5w-20 jug and top up the rest with 5w-30 ? would it work ? any side effects?
anyone would recommend that?
should i keep it 5w-20 or 5w30?
dilemma:
costco only got 5w-30 cases (6 qt) for $29.XX. walmart (and others) has the 5 qt jugs for $2X. Price is not an issue cos it cost about the same...
since our cars need 6.5 qt (correct me if i am wrong) it's kinda hard to buy 2 jugs everytime and keep a 90% full jug for next oil change.
besides, if i am going to wal-mart (dont have one in SF area at all), that means i have to drive an extra trip there to get them vs. costco (which i go every other week).
Would it work if i get a 5w-20 jug and top up the rest with 5w-30 ? would it work ? any side effects?
anyone would recommend that?
03-16-07, 07:03 PM
#54
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It won't hurt anything to use a 5 quart jug of 5w-20 and add another 1.7 qt of 5w-30. The end result will be ever so slightly higher than 5w-20, but not enough for anyone but the most **** tribologist to notice.
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