What Is Your Preferred Oil?

[fotomaker]

I am wondering if there is a consensus as to what oil is best for my new VX... Opinions Please!

[Ascinder]

Mobil1. Seems like most people run this with a few running Royal Purple and maybe a handful(if that) running AMsoil. Use the search, this has been posted/polled/argued/debated for years now.

[circmand]

Mobil1. Seems like most people run this with a few running Royal Purple and maybe a handful(if that) running AMsoil. Use the search, this has been posted/polled/argued/debated for years now.

Maintainance and regular oil changes any name brand oil is fine. Just make sure to change your PVC filter regularly and check your oil level more often than you think is necesary

[ZEUS]

I personally noticed a difference between Mobil 1 and Royal Purple. Mobil 1 disappeared faster than RP so felt more comfortable using RP even tho it is more expensive.

[johnnyapollo]

Mobile 1

[Mile High VX]

I switched from AmZoil to Mobile One. It's less expensive, more available, and I have not seen and added consumption since the change. The VX uses about 1/4 of a quart between changes.

[atilla_the_fun]

Shell Rotella 15w40 regular (or synthetic blend) - one trip halfway across the US and 1000 more miles, never lost a drop. Cons: diesel like chatter from the heavier oil (not actually a problem).

[Riff Raff]

Penzoil regular "conventional" oil (not synthetic) is the only oil I will ever use. Unless it's a brand spanking new car with super low miles, I would never use synthetic oil.

On engines with a decent amount of miles, the varnish build-up deposits of conventional oil actually helps "seal" the engine between the seams of various components and helps prevent oil leakage. Sometimes switching from "conventional" to "synthetic" can cause more harm than good as it removes the varnish build-up deposits that help seal the engine, thereby causing oil leaks.

Just ask VX member "HYPERKID" who switched from conventional to synthetic in his VX and it caused major oil leaks. His VX eventually leaked oil out of various engine seams at an excellerated rate and his engine fried due to lack of oil. He had to replace his VX engine for $$$. Before he switched, his VX ran fine on normal conventional oil with never a problem or leak. Lesson learned.

Plus, conventional oil is way more inexpensive than synthetic!!!

[Grif]

I switched over to Valvoline Maxlife which is a synthetic blend. No problems so far, it was recommended by one of my mechanics.

In fact i just drove in there yesterday to get topped off to prep for some highway miles (they top off all my cars for free) because I thought for sure with less than 1000 miles till my next oil change that I'd be low. Only took 1/2 qt and they gave me the rest of the qt "to go". So far I wouldn't categorize my engine as one of those problematic oil eaters at all. Knock on wood.

[Y33TREKker]

Maintainance and regular oil changes any name brand oil is fine. Just make sure to change your PVC filter regularly and check your oil level more often than you think is necesary

X2 And it's possible there was a flaw in the VX's PCV system design, because there's no reason any PCV valve should need to be changed out as often as it seems to take to keep VX owners comfortable.

For that reason, replacing the PCV valve with a simple breather filter setup removes the potential for it causing oil usage problems.

[JHarris1385]

Yup regular oil here and its been way better after about 3 changes of reg.

[crotchrocket]

Halfords Own..........

[JoFotoz]

Why Johnsons Baby Oil of course.

Lighly warmed, some candles, red wine....


jo

[FlyingV77]

im on my first run with amsoil. i drive alot usaly 500-600 miles a week. after 6,000 miles ive used less than 1/4qt. so far im happy. my shop sugested i use amsoil after remplaceing my motor a week after geting the vx

[rowhard]

for those that like Mobil 1, Costco has a 9.00 off coupon going right now off of a 6qt case