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Old 05-23-2013, 04:00 PM
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I use synthetic, how about you guys?
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 04:20 PM
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i used full synthetic but i think imma go back to part synthetic
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 06:24 PM
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Ive used conventional since Day 1...
every 3 months 3000 miles religiously...
Since I picked it up New at the Dealer in 1998.
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 06:29 PM
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Synthetic here
 
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it all depends on how you drive it. if you have a heavy foot or are modding your car then full synth is the way to go.

for cars over 75,000 miles a high mileage synth blend is perfect.

if you are consistent at changing the oil every 3k or 2 months then conventional will work but a blend will still be better.


I currently run a high mileage oil but when i install the SC topswap i plan to change over to a full synth oil.
 
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Old 05-24-2013, 08:58 AM
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I've used nothing but Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic oil since my first oil change at 999 miles (I remember that because it was so close to 1K on the dot).

My Monte now has 178K+ on it and runs like it did the day I drove it off the lot.
 
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Old 05-24-2013, 09:09 AM
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Mobil 1 synthetic here too
 
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Old 05-24-2013, 09:29 AM
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Synthetic in the crankcase, transaxle & brake system.
 
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