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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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so an oil change is fast approaching and it's time for me to go synthetic since i'm gonna be turning 40k on the old odometer. ordering online doesn't work for me since i seem to procrastinate. i have two options here at the auto store that i can buy. valvoline premium blue and mobil 1. give me your thoughts on these oils pros and cons, likes and dislikes. any input is greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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out of those 2 I would go mobil 1
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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I don't believe that the Valvoline Premium Blue is synthetic.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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i think the premium blue is only a semi synthetic...
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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that could be i'll have to check on that again. i do know the valvoline has a cummins endorsed emblem on it though.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Any thoughts on Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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I'd probably go mobil 1
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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so far i hear mobil 1 and it is like 2 1/2 bucks cheaper per gallon. this is good news thanks for everyone's input.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Walmart carries Rotella T 5-40 synthetic, just a thought
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Just saw at wal mart today oil called Del Vac by mobil 1, I didn't get a chance to look at it closely. Does anyone use this type oil?
 
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