Oil, change, types

[joe68]

Hi everyone getting ready to do my first oil change. I was wondering if there are torque specifications for the oil drain bolt?

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[sarguy01]

Originally Posted by hounddogg

In another words tons of these oils call themselves synthetics and they are NOT in the same league as Amsoil,Redline,Royal Purple,Schaffers etc.which are.Castrol Syntec is a BLEND as is Mobil 1.Mobil EXTENDED mileage is a true form of synthetic.Castrol EDGE is more of a real synthetic then Syntec.They use the term synthetic liberally.REAL synthetics for the most part are NOT sold over the counter.They are ORDER only and offer "extended" drain capability's.wwwbobistheoilguy.com I just feel the general public gets HAD on nomenclature and don't get what they THINK they are buying.

As I already asked you, please show me proof via web links. I want to read anything you can show me.

[eaglemike]

Originally Posted by hounddogg

In another words tons of these oils call themselves synthetics and they are NOT in the same league as Amsoil,Redline,Royal Purple,Schaffers etc.which are.Castrol Syntec is a BLEND as is Mobil 1.Mobil EXTENDED mileage is a true form of synthetic.Castrol EDGE is more of a real synthetic then Syntec.They use the term synthetic liberally.REAL synthetics for the most part are NOT sold over the counter.They are ORDER only and offer "extended" drain capability's.wwwbobistheoilguy.com I just feel the general public gets HAD on nomenclature and don't get what they THINK they are buying.

Are you aware of bobistheoilguy's realtionship with Amsoil????

Amsoil oversells the performance of their oil. I would not believe them. I have oil test results and measured wear on mechanical parts that proves this - actual objective data. I took some of the parts out of the engine myself. The engine used to belong to a friend.

Oil changes are cheap insurance.

[sarguy01]

The only information I can find on group III and group IV oils comes from other forums. I cannot find anything on a reputable website.

But, either way, whether or not Castrol Syntec and Mobil 1 are in fact a group 3 oil labeled as a synthetic, I still have my oil tested.

I took Castrol Syntec to 6000 miles and it still had added lubricants left in it. For me, I will still use Castrol and Mobil 1 products.

Currently, I am taking conventional Castrol to 5-6000 miles and having it tested. I will post those results as well.

[AZDodgeHemi]

Originally Posted by eaglemike

Are you aware of bobistheoilguy's realtionship with Amsoil????

I wasn't sure what that relationship was until I went to the Amsoil web site, under "Other Links". Pretty blatant why he is so biased, isn't it?

Bob is the Oil Guy Message Board

We are official AMSOIL sponsors of the message board. Lots of information including oil analysis. Discounts given to members of the board.

[CarterT1975]

Part of the military incentive program is free maintenance for the 3yr/36000 warranty period. I just need to drop it off and the dealership does the rest.

[slthemi10]

Hey guys, one of my co-worker is trying to get me to use amsoil 100%syn oil. I was reading amsoils website and they claim to only change your oil at 25000miles or 1 yr which ever comes first. Have anybody used and actually believe in this product. Do you follow a yearly change oil?

[chambers]

Originally Posted by slthemi10

Hey guys, one of my co-worker is trying to get me to use amsoil 100%syn oil. I was reading amsoils website and they claim to only change your oil at 25000miles or 1 yr which ever comes first. Have anybody used and actually believe in this product. Do you follow a yearly change oil?

I wouldn't do it. One reason is it is bound to cause trouble if you have a warranty claim w/ you engine and the other is I don't like leaving oil in a vehicle for a year. I know amsoil SSO can go the distance along w/ their filter, but in a newer vehicle which is still being broken in it's a bad idea. Why not just run a group III syn. for reasonable OCI's?

[danno5069]

6k kilometers or miles