Which Motor Oil Do You Use - Page 5

nitrate · 06-06-2008, 08:29 AM

i never use the same oil twice. in a row. i all ways use a diffrent brand of oil

Kanoodle · 06-07-2008, 12:01 AM

Valvoline in my nissan and Mobile in the 2

MR2TRD1 · 06-07-2008, 11:13 AM

What about Shell Rotella T? I know its mainly for diesel engines, but I know a ton of Subaru guys run it. My buddy also runs it in his SV650.

Servin · 08-27-2008, 03:15 PM

I always use Mobil 1 have never had issues with it. Works perfect and test shows that it def lives up to the hype.

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Originally Posted by Gairloch

I'm interested in amsoil. Did those studies you look at use the new formulation of mobile 1 or the old formulation? Since mobile 1 lost that lostsuit against Castrol they've put more dino in their "synthetic". It's a GL3 oil whereas the amsoil synthetic is a GL4.

So im I. I dont really beileve that there isnt a drawback somewhere. Somehow its combining effects of a really thin oil with the properties of a heavy oil. There has to be a drawback somewhere. I know my friend swears by it but he still burnt a qt of oil in 4k mi on a 120k 02 types. If it really was as great as it is why dont manufacturers use it?

fvillota · 08-29-2008, 06:04 PM

well i used to use quaker but then ive used mobil 1 and ive been happy with the results and how clean everything looks.

Jmoney · 09-03-2008, 05:38 AM

mobil 1 15w-50 in my 3sgte

YellowJacket · 09-05-2008, 03:21 PM

Well, I just got my MR2 (85) and took it to a Firestone store and they put KENDALL Synthetic 10w30 in it...

Is that AWEFUL oil?

I know I could do better after reading this and my next change will probably be a Mobile1 or AmsOil after reading this, but wondered what you experts know about the Kendall product?

Servin · 09-05-2008, 03:28 PM

I have never even heard of Kendall motor oil.

Looks like a decent oil though i have never personally heard of them. Looks like they are into Gt1 racing. Also its made by conoco phillips so it shouldnt be terrible.

KendallMotorOil Home

YellowJacket · 09-05-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Servin

I have never even heard of Kendall motor oil.

Looks like a decent oil though i have never personally heard of them. Looks like they are into Gt1 racing. Also its made by conoco phillips so it shouldnt be terrible.

KendallMotorOil Home

Thanks for the link! From that link you sent me I found the PDF of the detailed specs of the oil:

http://tds.econocophillips.com/catal...0TDS%20Web.pdf

Mr2civic817 · 09-20-2008, 01:54 PM

I use Euno's oil, its abou the same price as Mobile1, and dynoed an extra 5 rwhp.

Gairloch · 09-20-2008, 06:46 PM

Oil isn't going to make any difference in power unless it's completely slagged. I really doubt that you got 5 whp by switching from Mobile 1 to a different synthetic.

Power isn't what an oil is about anyway, it's about protection. Whatever has the best detergent package and allows your engine to run the longest is the best oil.

Mr2civic817 · 09-21-2008, 04:55 PM

I understand its weird, I was at the ATS dyno day last year, and it was dynoed proven, but your right about slag issue.

at the Dyno day, a person with a fresh Mobile one oil change, dynoed. Right after that one run the guys at ATS changed the oil to Enos, and did another dyno run. they got 5 HP from it. Its hard to belive, and I understand oil is for protection.

420mr2 · 09-22-2008, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctreetop

I use 2 quarts valvoline motor oil and then I top it off with pure water. So far I have had great results with lower engine temps.

isn't water like the worst thing you could ever put in your oil ever? I've only heard of people doing that when they want to kill an old civic pos or something

Mr2crazybyong · 01-01-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr2civic817

I use Euno's oil, its abou the same price as Mobile1, and dynoed an extra 5 rwhp.

i've heard this quite a bit already, Eneos oil improving performance.. i might try this..
ENEOS - Products

Breed-X · 01-12-2009, 02:52 PM

i'm using Sunoco Synturo Racing 10W60 full synth

Stados · 02-05-2009, 05:52 AM

And What about Motul Oil ? Sometime I put some Motul 300V in the beams, sometime it's Mobil1.

countyboy3188 · 02-18-2009, 11:56 PM

I use conventional 20w-50 in the 5s it has a couple of small leaks and uses a little bit of oil since i got 300k on the original bottom end.

But when i finish the 3s swap I will be running Mobil 1 syn.

johnysniper · 02-18-2009, 11:59 PM

royal purple ftw

ebouwman · 02-20-2009, 10:03 PM

I use Mobil 1 10-30 high milage

But i was running it in the winter and that was really hard on the car, because i think it's only good for down till like -20 Celsius before you're supposed to go to a 5-30, or 0-20/30 or whatever that one is

grizzy225 · 02-24-2009, 10:57 AM

im running on "hopes and dreams" atm

but when she is finally capable of running without knocking imma use royal purple, i hear its the BEST

janice

View Poll Results: What Motor Oil Do You Use
Valvoline	37	7.86%
Mobil 1	199	42.25%
Quaker State	7	1.49%
Amsoil	27	5.73%
Lucas Oil	0	0%
Royal Purple	48	10.19%
Pennzoil	20	4.25%
Interstate	0	0%
Castrol	87	18.47%
Other	46	9.77%
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YellowJacket 1985 16v NA 6-speed Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 415 Thanks: 8 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Well, I just got my MR2 (85) and took it to a Firestone store and they put KENDALL Synthetic 10w30 in it... Is that AWEFUL oil? I know I could do better after reading this and my next change will probably be a Mobile1 or AmsOil after reading this, but wondered what you experts know about the Kendall product? Last edited by YellowJacket; 09-05-2008 at 05:57 PM.. Reason: Wrong oil weight listed - corrected

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06-06-2008, 08:29 AM	#81 (permalink)
nitrate All the skills Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 439 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i never use the same oil twice. in a row. i all ways use a diffrent brand of oil

06-07-2008, 12:01 AM	#82 (permalink)
Kanoodle Some Skills Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SL,UT Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Valvoline in my nissan and Mobile in the 2

06-07-2008, 11:13 AM	#83 (permalink)
MR2TRD1 pimpin' valet ;-) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,180 Thanks: 1 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	What about Shell Rotella T? I know its mainly for diesel engines, but I know a ton of Subaru guys run it. My buddy also runs it in his SV650.

08-29-2008, 06:04 PM	#85 (permalink)
fvillota Did you just press that? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 2,539 Thanks: 73 Thanked 52 Times in 52 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	well i used to use quaker but then ive used mobil 1 and ive been happy with the results and how clean everything looks.

09-03-2008, 05:38 AM	#86 (permalink)
Jmoney if only I could drive her Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 224 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	mobil 1 15w-50 in my 3sgte

09-05-2008, 03:28 PM	#88 (permalink)
Servin Beams Owners Group Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,250 Thanks: 13 Thanked 54 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I have never even heard of Kendall motor oil. Looks like a decent oil though i have never personally heard of them. Looks like they are into Gt1 racing. Also its made by conoco phillips so it shouldnt be terrible. KendallMotorOil Home

09-20-2008, 01:54 PM	#90 (permalink)
Mr2civic817 Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 189 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I use Euno's oil, its abou the same price as Mobile1, and dynoed an extra 5 rwhp.

09-20-2008, 06:46 PM	#91 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,313 Thanks: 139 Thanked 296 Times in 264 Posts Blog Entries: 4 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Oil isn't going to make any difference in power unless it's completely slagged. I really doubt that you got 5 whp by switching from Mobile 1 to a different synthetic. Power isn't what an oil is about anyway, it's about protection. Whatever has the best detergent package and allows your engine to run the longest is the best oil.

09-21-2008, 04:55 PM	#92 (permalink)
Mr2civic817 Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 189 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I understand its weird, I was at the ATS dyno day last year, and it was dynoed proven, but your right about slag issue. at the Dyno day, a person with a fresh Mobile one oil change, dynoed. Right after that one run the guys at ATS changed the oil to Enos, and did another dyno run. they got 5 HP from it. Its hard to belive, and I understand oil is for protection.

01-12-2009, 02:52 PM	#95 (permalink)
Breed-X Breed-Xtreme Performance Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i'm using Sunoco Synturo Racing 10W60 full synth

02-05-2009, 05:52 AM	#96 (permalink)
Stados Beams Owners Group Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 68 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	And What about Motul Oil ? Sometime I put some Motul 300V in the beams, sometime it's Mobil1.

02-18-2009, 11:56 PM	#97 (permalink)
countyboy3188 got boost?? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buchanan,GA Posts: 511 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	I use conventional 20w-50 in the 5s it has a couple of small leaks and uses a little bit of oil since i got 300k on the original bottom end. But when i finish the 3s swap I will be running Mobil 1 syn.

02-18-2009, 11:59 PM	#98 (permalink)
johnysniper Some Skills Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	royal purple ftw

02-20-2009, 10:03 PM	#99 (permalink)
ebouwman Curve Hugger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BC Posts: 1,600 Thanks: 19 Thanked 51 Times in 51 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I use Mobil 1 10-30 high milage But i was running it in the winter and that was really hard on the car, because i think it's only good for down till like -20 Celsius before you're supposed to go to a 5-30, or 0-20/30 or whatever that one is

02-24-2009, 10:57 AM	#100 (permalink)
grizzy225 just because.... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT Posts: 641 Thanks: 48 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	im running on "hopes and dreams" atm but when she is finally capable of running without knocking imma use royal purple, i hear its the BEST janice