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« Reply #30 on: January 21, 2013, 06:55:34 PM »

I'm halfway there, buddy.

I'm just going to run 10w30 year round.
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« Reply #31 on: January 22, 2013, 07:52:41 AM »

Truthfully I just buy 5w-30 or 10w-30 depending upon which is on sale...
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« Reply #32 on: January 22, 2013, 08:29:55 AM »

Truthfully I just buy 5w-30 or 10w-30 depending upon which is on sale...

Oil sales are usually by brand both weights should be on sale together.
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« Reply #33 on: January 22, 2013, 11:48:59 AM »

I run Brad Penn 10w30 in my k.  5w20 is thin for fuel economy.  I'd run 10w30 if you drive your car somewhat hard and want better longevity.
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« Reply #34 on: January 22, 2013, 01:15:37 PM »

^This. Exactly the reason why I run 10w30. I beat the piss out of my car and want it to last.
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« Reply #35 on: January 22, 2013, 01:19:24 PM »

I just changed to Mobil 1 EP Synthetic, 5W-30 in my I4 (75K and counting).  It's a good compromise (IMO) for longevity and fuel economy, and I don't have "seasons".  I drive like a grandpa anyway, because OLD.
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« Reply #36 on: January 22, 2013, 01:24:12 PM »

I've read up on different oils and Mobile 1 is no bueno.  There was an article written way back about the differences between quite a few oil brands, and M1 tested poorly.
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« Reply #37 on: January 22, 2013, 01:27:02 PM »

^^ Oh crap.  Thanks for the info, Tim.  I was using Castrol GTX for a while, since it was affordable.  Others in this thread have been using it as well, so that's encouraging.  I'll switch it up on the next go around.
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« Reply #38 on: January 22, 2013, 01:42:52 PM »

Like Tim said, M1 is poop. IIRC, Amsoil is the top dog but dino oil works just fine. Switch back to the GTX. Its proven to work and has been for years.

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« Reply #39 on: January 22, 2013, 01:45:43 PM »

Here's the article I was talking about.  It has some comparisons of a few different oils. 

http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf

Here's a good read on engine oil also.

http://micapeak.com/info/oiled.html

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« Reply #40 on: January 22, 2013, 04:08:48 PM »

damn that is one old ass article.
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« Reply #41 on: January 22, 2013, 11:07:26 PM »

I think comparing brands is somewhat of a mute point.  However, comparing weights is interesting... might consider 5w-30 in the future, but will see what my next oil analysis yields first.  Blackstone Labs ftw.
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« Reply #42 on: January 26, 2013, 12:40:06 AM »

Damn, this whole time I've been running 5w20.. 10w30 on my next oil change it is!
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« Reply #43 on: March 07, 2013, 12:03:59 AM »

That first article scared me a little. both are kind of old, it would be very interesting to see very current results to see if improvment has been made in the major brands. How did you guys feel about the performance of the Royal purple (The affordable royal purple).
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« Reply #44 on: March 07, 2013, 07:42:05 AM »

Royal purple is overrated and over priced IMHO.
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