pose_Z34 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 My new Z34 is due for its 1st oil change with me as the owner. I'm leaning toward Mobil 1. Primarily used on the highway to and from work, and it has 142K on it. Recommendations? Quote
jeremy Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 I've always used royal purple over Mobil 1 for synthetics....that being said I wouldn't say that your Z needs a synthetic Quote
88red4cyl Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 I use Castrol GTX on my 95 and Valvoline on the LTZ.. That's what they've always had in them, so that's what I kept in them.. Worked for me so far... Quote
alphagtp Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 I have alway used synthetic mobil one, last time I changed to royal purple and notice a decent difference. I would recommend that. Quote
rockfangd Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 penzzoil platinum works very well for me for city and highway. definately noticed increased oil pressure Quote
93CutlassSupreme Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 WalMart SuperTech. This oil meets all appropriate API standards, and let's face it, it's going into a car with 145K miles. Quote
GOT2B GM Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 Any motor oil would be sufficient. I choose to run whatever synthetic is on sale at the time. Quote
TheEdgeofSanity Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 Mobil 1 FTW! use it in all of our vehicles and never had any problems plus you don't have to change it so often! Quote
z34Phoenix Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 i would be cautious putting synthetic in it if it isnt runing it now. these motors have a lot of seals and are prone to leaking oil... if you switch you could start seeing leaks that the conventional oil covered up. i use castrol syntec 5w30 but i started about 80k miles with the miles you have its prob best to use something like GTX just keep a good filter on it. Quote
rockfangd Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 i am sorry but being have worked for walmart TLE we had more problems with engine noise from the supertech water. we always said that 10w30 is like 5w30 and 5w30 is like 5w20. Quote
AWeb80 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 WIX or ACDelco filter and I use Valvoline MaxLife and Love it.... My honda used to use about 1.5 quarts every 3k miles....but slowly the usage has stopped. I think MaxLife might have had something to do with this...I'm not sure. Quote
88red4cyl Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 i am sorry but being have worked for walmart TLE we had more problems with engine noise from the supertech water. we always said that 10w30 is like 5w30 and 5w30 is like 5w20. Hm.. I'm not sure how long ago that was, but when I worked there (2006-2007), the Supertech was being made by Quaker State.. A lot better than that Pennzoil crap IMHO... Quote
BXX Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 i am sorry but being have worked for walmart TLE we had more problems with engine noise from the supertech water. we always said that 10w30 is like 5w30 and 5w30 is like 5w20. Hm.. I'm not sure how long ago that was, but when I worked there (2006-2007), the Supertech was being made by Quaker State.. A lot better than that Pennzoil crap IMHO... Did someone mention Quaker Sludge??? Quote
hotrodolds Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 Yeah...both oils are junk. I use Valvoline in the Volvo. It likes it. Comes out clean. Quote
hotrodolds Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 Wouldn't run PissOil in my bicycle. It and Cracker Jack oil are good for building sludge. It's in the base they use. Quote
Euro Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 My family's run Pennzoil in every car we've ever owned with no problems, I ran it in my Lumina with no problems, and so far the GP's seen no problems. So I'm pretty sure I'm gonna keep using it. Quote
5speedz34 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 When it comes to oil, you'll never see any problems. Its just what you read. With that said only the best for me, Amsoil/Royal Purple. Quote
BIGBULS Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 i am sorry but being have worked for walmart TLE we had more problems with engine noise from the supertech water. we always said that 10w30 is like 5w30 and 5w30 is like 5w20. Hm.. I'm not sure how long ago that was, but when I worked there (2006-2007), the Supertech was being made by Quaker State.. A lot better than that Pennzoil crap IMHO... Actually, Pennzoil and Q-State are the same company............ Quote
Chancho Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 Valvoline Max life and an ACD filter, ran 10w-40 in my lumina, with 150k on the clock, used to burn oil with the cheap shit, after 3 oil changes, the oil consumption slowed down to nothing and the car getsbetter gas milage then ever, with a 40 weight oil, that being said max life is by far the best oil for cleaning up engine wear from milage Quote
88red4cyl Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 i am sorry but being have worked for walmart TLE we had more problems with engine noise from the supertech water. we always said that 10w30 is like 5w30 and 5w30 is like 5w20. Hm.. I'm not sure how long ago that was, but when I worked there (2006-2007), the Supertech was being made by Quaker State.. A lot better than that Pennzoil crap IMHO... Actually, Pennzoil and Q-State are the same company............ Yes. They are owned by Shell.. Doesn't mean they are the same oil though.. Quote
Euro Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 When it comes to oil, you'll never see any problems. Its just what you read. With that said only the best for me, Amsoil/Royal Purple. You'd think with motor oil being pretty important in the engine's life...you'd notice if anything went wrong? I don't think any of the expensive ass oils are worth it for our cars to begin with. Quote
Chancho Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 Wally World Price for maxlife 11.97 5 Qt Bottle AC Delco Filter 4.18 @ Advance Auto Parts My Total oil Change Cost: Lessthen 20 Bucks, thats almost as cheap as wally worlds Shitty oil changes Quote
IRONDOG442 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 The cheapest oil possible since the oil pump drive seal will be resealing the asphalt here shortly. Quote
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