synthetic oil for my engine?

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27-Nov-2007, 10:10 AM

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Nova_Dust

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I personally don't think it matters either way. If your car is used for day to day commute, and OE recommends regular oil, then use regular. If you have a few more dollars to spend, feel free to use synthetic. I mean, it is a metal air pump, not made out of paper. As long as you change it at recommended mileage, I can't see it bring you any trouble at all.

10-Dec-2007, 10:28 AM

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Cam Stableford

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Originally Posted by 1ntens3

Well from what I've learned at working at Canadian tire. Once you go Synthetic you have to stay with synthetic oil. Generally synthetic oils better for your car. But that's just what I was told.

You can switch back and forth as often as you like.

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Originally Posted by chris_v2

20,000 intervals are retarded, I dont care how good the oil is. It's still an engine that produces metal, rust, sludge particles. As well as the fuel that has sulphur and gum that gets into your crankcase.

Anyways, stick with 5w20 conventional oil. personally i would change it every 5000km.

Either use an Amsoil filter, which is good until you change the oil, or change your OEM filter at OEM recommended intervals.

Cheers

Cam

10-Dec-2007, 06:48 PM

#23

94exr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1ntens3

Well from what I've learned at working at Canadian tire. Once you go Synthetic you have to stay with synthetic oil. Generally synthetic oils better for your car. But that's just what I was told.

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Originally Posted by BoostedEh2

^ and thats why you worked at Canadian tire my friend.

Sorry couldnt help but laugh at that...

Alright well conventional oil should be fine for everyday driving...Synthentic is nicer if you want longer drop intervals...Amsoil claims 25k miles on one oil change....recommending that you swap out the filter every 5-8k
I personally use this oil in my BMW and have not had a single issue and plan on using it for the life of the car...its about a 90$ oil change in just parts but last a whole summer with just a few filter swaps

If you just want to use conventional oil use honda OE or a good oil like castrol...dont bother trying to cheap out with Formula from CT or Penzoil or quaker state lol....there will always be discussions on what oil is best..... just use a trusted manufacturer

11-Dec-2007, 01:48 AM

#24

Cam Stableford

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Originally Posted by 94exr

Actually, if you use the Amsoil EA filter, it will go as long as the oil, so you don't have to worry about changing the filter at OEM intervals.

Cheers

Cam

11-Dec-2007, 04:08 PM

#25

94exr

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Originally Posted by Cam Stableford

Actually, if you use the Amsoil EA filter, it will go as long as the oil, so you don't have to worry about changing the filter at OEM intervals.

Cheers

Cam

Wow thats an awesome filter then, I looked for an amsoil filter for my BMW and was told it was not available...

12-Dec-2007, 07:46 AM

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Cam Stableford

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Originally Posted by 94exr

Wow thats an awesome filter then, I looked for an amsoil filter for my BMW and was told it was not available...

You are correct. Unfortunately, we do not have an EA filter for the BMW applications. We do sell and recommend the WIX brand of filters. They are a great filter, but would still have to be changed at OEM intervals.

Cam