jake91 Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 okay so i may be getting over my hate of synthetic oil. so what i want to know is what do you guys think of it, and what is better about it. also dont suggest any oil brands because i only use valvoline thanks jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry455 Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 with my turbo cars i have always used synthetic. it has a higher temp range for coking in turbo, it also flows easier at low temps. i drive this every day and here in mich. it gets below zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 other than the price of it, synthetic oil has NO downsides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 The only time I don't use synthetic is when I'm being cheap and while I'm breaking in my recently rebuilt motor. I stick with Mobil 1, just cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 okay so i may be getting over my hate of synthetic oil. so what i want to know is what do you guys think of it, and what is better about it. also dont suggest any oil brands because i only use valvoline thanks jake Why may I ask are you stuck on Valvoline? While more expensive ($1 per quart more), Royal Purple claims guaranteed horsepower gains. Do you have some gripe against other brands? There isn't really any downside to using synthetic oil, aside from the fact that 1. its really unnecessary in non-turbo w-bodies 2. its really expensive compared to conventional oil 3. the performance gains, if any, are negligible This thread was full of fail from the start. Try not to take this the wrong way, but you came in here saying you're getting over your hate for synthetic oil. I don't really see absolutely any reason to *hate* synthetic oil, because all of its properties (aside from cost) are superior to conventional oil, and you have every choice no to use it. Furthermore, you state that you don't use anything but Valvoline. That's like someone saying they don't buy anything but Toyota. There are few differneces, if any, between brands in Synthetic oil. In the past, I've used Royal Purple, Valvoline, Pennzoil, Mobile 1, and Castrol, all with identical results. I've also used various synthetic blend oils, even from Walmart. Do some research. http://www.nordicgroup.us/oil.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I used to run a variety of brands, but believed that Royal Purple or Mobil 1 were the best. Then I ran into a guy who is a real gear head and a retired petroleum expert for the military. He does all kinds of tests and has samples tested when the oil is new, partially used, and fully exhausted. His research led to Pennzoil being the best off of the shelf synthetic and Shaeffers being the best is you can find a dealer near you or if you are willing to order and have it shipped. Each oil has additives in it. These are determined by the manufacturer and these are what really set the oils apart. He showed that Royal Purple changed their formulation about 18 months ago. They used to be one of the best, but not anymore. Take it for what its worth. I figure if I am spending my $$$ on synthetic I am going to get the best I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscsc Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 AmsOil / Brad Penn Racing Oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegasm Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I always run Mobil 1 full synthetic, as recommended by GM, and my oil cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuntzie Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 ROYAL PURPLE SUCKS! no really, its not good and has been proven not good for street use as its missing key additves (look it up) just use mobil 1 or castrol syntec (castrol is used at GM aswell) and if u want some very good synthetic use motul.... the only oil ive never really seen burn before. people go 10k miles on this + with no issues at all... my 2001 has used motul for the last 4 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Motul? Never heard of it. Where do you get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 ROYAL PURPLE SUCKS! no really, its not good and has been proven not good for street use as its missing key additves (look it up) just use mobil 1 or castrol syntec (castrol is used at GM aswell) and if u want some very good synthetic use motul.... the only oil ive never really seen burn before. people go 10k miles on this + with no issues at all... my 2001 has used motul for the last 4 years People with cars designed to go 10k miles on an oil change will go 10k miles on that oil. However, synthetic oil contaminates just as quickly as conventional oil, and as such does not extend your interval between oil changes. This is a very common misconception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I use wal-mart brand synthetic most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Super-tech is made bu Warren Petroleum products. it is very good for the price. That is what I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Why may I ask are you stuck on Valvoline? Do you have some gripe against other brands? I don't really see absolutely any reason to *hate* synthetic oil Do some research. http://www.nordicgroup.us/oil.htm i guess hate was the wrong word. i havent been fond of them mainly because i had no knowledge of it (i know stupid reason to dislike something) and i had heard some stuff about it like "if your engine didnt leak before it will now". as for valvoline i use it because its a good oil, and its what i always use, my dad always uses, and my grandfather always used. so i figure it must be good. and my dad had used other brands of oil that ended gunking up the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 also are the synthetic blends any good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I would highly recommend reading the article I posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 oops forgot about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscsc Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 The leaking rumor is true on some engines. It happens because would-be leaks are often plugged by sludge or the like therefore stopping the leak. Synthetic cleans engines which means it can remove the sludge and there you have a leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 okay that makes sence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I've always used Mobil 1 full synthetic in all my cars. I've had great luck with Amsoil in my bikes as well... never tried it in the cars though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuntzie Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 you can get motul from alot of performance shops here, not so sure about the USA... i use the 8100 motul (havent bought any yet as my car came with extra) but heres some info.. Motul 8100 is Ester based oil (group 5 oil, I googled it LOL) 300V has Double Ester only group 4 & 5 oils are true synthetic Mobil 1, Castrol, Pennzoil etc 's synthetic are group 3 oil ----------------------------------------------- years ago Mobil 1 used to use group 4 oil & back then they had a lawsuit w/ Castrol because Castrol used group 3 oil & claimed it synthetic the lawyer played around the word "synthetic" & Castrol won the case after that Mobil 1 do the same shit (so as other companies) used group 3 oil & claimed it synthetic basically the word synthetic is a joke in alot of cases.... anyways motul isnt really necessary as i think its about 60/ 5L canadian, or $15 more per 5L (mobile 1 is about 40 for 4.4L here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I run Mobil 1 syn. in both my TGP's(both cars had M1 in them long before I had them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 People with cars designed to go 10k miles on an oil change will go 10k miles on that oil. However, synthetic oil contaminates just as quickly as conventional oil, and as such does not extend your interval between oil changes. This is a very common misconception. Exactly, I still change my oil right on even when I run synthetic. Your filter can still only filter so much as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 What about AMSOIL's claims of 12 months/ 25K miles per oil change; 15K severe driving (though you have to use their filter for them to guarantee it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 What about AMSOIL's claims of 12 months/ 25K miles per oil change; 15K severe driving (though you have to use their filter for them to guarantee it) Just try it buddy, and see how your car runs after 15k without an oil change. Not on a w-body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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