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View Poll Results: What oil do you use?
Mobil 1 15 71.43%
Amsoil 2 9.52%
Dealer Parts Dept. oil 4 19.05%
regular dino oil (non synthetic) 1 4.76%
I don't have a clue, some guy at the quickee lube uses something in it 0 0%
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Old 06-23-2005, 09:31 AM
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I was just curious as to what everyone uses here as their choice of oil. I set it up in a poll format as well. If I didn't list you oil tell us about it as I for one am curious.

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Old 06-23-2005, 09:42 AM
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amsoil - 5W-20 synthetic (base 4)

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Old 06-23-2005, 10:53 AM
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Default Re: What oil do you use?

A few months ago, I purchased about 20 quarts of Mobil 0W-20, which they are discontinuing.

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Old 06-23-2005, 11:00 AM
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I got a bunch as well. Waited for them to discontinue at Autozone where they kept the 0-20 in the back. Got it for $1 a quart since it was being phased out. I get a bunch of stuff like this at AZ. Sometimes you have to look close at their clearence section. A lot goes for a penny!

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Old 06-23-2005, 11:39 AM
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So far I have only changed oil once and it was Honda brand. My next change Saturday will be Mobil.


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Old 06-23-2005, 12:28 PM
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I could'nt find any 0w20, so I switched my two non-hybrids to 0w30... results are good so far, although the check engine light came on for a while in my Saturn, all is now well with the car.
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Old 06-23-2005, 02:49 PM
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The 30 weight oil is just thicker than the 20 weight. I don't see how it could cause any harm. In fact, if you check the specs, must 20 weight oils are "on the line" between 20 & 30.... they are almost as thick as 30 weight.

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