View Poll Results: What brand of engine oil do you use?
Amsoil
4
3.64%
Castrol (non German)
17
15.45%
German Castrol 0W30
5
4.55%
Havoline (Texaco)
1
0.91%
Liqui Moly/Lubro Moly
2
1.82%
Mobil (dino, delvac or Mobil 1)
52
47.27%
Pennzoil (dino or Platinum)
15
13.64%
Quaker State
6
5.45%
Redline
1
0.91%
Royal Purple
5
4.55%
Shell (Helix)
2
1.82%
Valvoline
8
7.27%
Other
3
2.73%
Whatever the dealer/mechanic puts in
2
1.82%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 110. You may not vote on this poll
What brand of engine oil do you use?
05-10-07, 01:51 PM
#16
Good reference. Good information. Enlightening.
07-16-07, 02:31 PM
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Most likely any known brand of oil is OK as long as you change it often. If you are looking for longer intervals then a higher grade and even synthetic might be a better bet.
08-03-07, 05:08 PM
#20
They sell the synthetics at better prices nowadays. Good for the environment, too. Dino oil will slowly fade away.
08-14-07, 06:22 PM
#21
And the blends are becoming more popular.
09-10-07, 09:08 AM
#22
96K and still on Mobil1 - 5W30 and thus far, no issues with leaking, sludge, or anything. Change anywhere between 3-4K. I've same for my '92 Integra with 220K, but that car burns about 1/2 qt. every 3000 mile highway.
04-01-08, 08:41 PM
#24
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I've been using German Castrol for the past few oil changes but I will switch to Valvoline Synpower 5w-30 on my next oil change due to good reviews and availability here in the 5 quart jugs.
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04-02-08, 01:11 PM
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I will be moving back to the German Castrol next week, as the Redline 10W40 didn't pan out (but might give Redline another try at a W30).
04-08-08, 10:29 AM
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I also used the bigger HP-2009 filter. I had one of the HP-1002 filters the last time around. I had used a Liqui Moly Engine Flush when I changed out the oil on Friday. There was a bit of crud in there, but glad it's free and clean now.
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Hey, I'm glad I found this forum!
I've taken over Dad's 2003 RX300, 102,000 kms = 63,380 miles. Warranty is done, so I'm attempting to do oil change, air filter, and all maintenance from here on. Since its so expensive at the dealer. I live in Canada. Any opinions for Shell Formula 5W30? Its on sale at Costco, 12X946ml for $19.99, so $1.67CAD = $1.64US each.
Thanks!
I've taken over Dad's 2003 RX300, 102,000 kms = 63,380 miles. Warranty is done, so I'm attempting to do oil change, air filter, and all maintenance from here on. Since its so expensive at the dealer. I live in Canada. Any opinions for Shell Formula 5W30? Its on sale at Costco, 12X946ml for $19.99, so $1.67CAD = $1.64US each.
Thanks!