What Is Your Preferred Oil?

[stangri]

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

Do you happen to know when the coupon expires? I'd like to stock up, but not sure when I'm going to the Costco in US next.

[VXR]

Do you happen to know when the coupon expires? I'd like to stock up, but not sure when I'm going to the Costco in US next.

I sent him a PM with the same question

he said the coupon expires Nov 7th

[Triathlete]

That coupon comes out about once every 3 months or so. I always buy a case when I get one!

[Triathlete]

Why Johnsons Baby Oil of course.

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


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...seran wrap!

[Knigh7s]

Eneos...

I started off using M1 and then switched to RP, but now use Eneos. Been using Eneos for almost a year now with very little oil consumption. I'll be switching out all other fluids on the bottom end with Eneos soon as well...

[vt_maverick]

I switched to Castrol Edge (another synthetic) from Mobil 1 in both vehicles (VX and Axiom) about 6 months ago, because it supposedly has better wear protection than M1. The VX consumes about the same oil as before, but the oil seems clearer/cleaner now whenever I change it. The Axiom, which is a much bigger oil guzzler than my VX ever thought of being, seems to consume less though. But I recently changed from a M1 filter to a K&N filter on the Axiom, so that might be it too. Castrol Edge never went on sale when it first came out and ran like $8 a bottle. But now AutoZone/Advance seem to alternate their sale prices on Castrol Edge and Mobil 1, with 5 quarts of either + a K&N filter running about $30.

FWIW, I personally have come to believe that checking your oil frequently (every fill-up or even after every drive) makes a far bigger difference in preventing a problem than any oil/filter combo you choose.

[fotomaker]

Thank you all for the opinions.

RIFF RAFF:

I have 27K. Does that affect your opinion?

Also...

I am going to use an additive called Xcel plus:

http://lubrilon.com/products/automotive.asp

I put this in my Celica AllTrac 100K miles ago and my milage increased and I've had NO engine or turbo problems at all. Many AllTrac owners cannot make that statement.

I'm a believer!

[Riff Raff]

Thank you all for the opinions.

RIFF RAFF:

I have 27K. Does that affect your opinion?

Nope, way too many miles on yours for sure. I'm stickin' with normal regular "conventional" motor oil. It's more cost effective and does the same job without the fear of causing more harm than good. Like my Dad used to say-- "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!!"

[Viatcheslav]

Xenum oil, http://www.xenum.be/, and some russian VX's use it too.
Did you see this oil in your country?

[fotomaker]

Nope, way too many miles on yours for sure. I'm stickin' with normal regular "conventional" motor oil. It's more cost effective and does the same job without the fear of causing more harm than good. Like my Dad used to say-- "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!!"

Thanks RR... I'm going with your advice!

[fotomaker]

Xenum oil, http://www.xenum.be/, and some russian VX's use it too.
Did you see this oil in your country?

According to the website... No.

Thanks anyway!

[hyperkid]

I use Penzoil on my new motor. Actually i think i used Penzoil on my last motor too before i switched to synthetic and it blew up. An experience i hope i never have to go through again. My new motor runs smooth and strong. I swear i have an obession now with checking my oil.

[Triathlete]

Like my Dad used to say-- "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!!"

I guess we should all still be riding horses then!

By the way...I switched from conventional oil to mobil1 at 70,000miles. 70,000 miles later no leaks and running strong.
Also burn zero oil between changes!

[circmand]

Who is more reliable on oil suggestions? The guy who uses 1-2 or the person who tries a new oil every time they change it? Frankly I do not think you can reliably judge an oil you use for just one cycle of oil.

[raybob]

Rotella 10w40.

Unless you have a mutant 6Ve, you will burn a quart every 600-1000miles after the first 1000 of your oil change.

Catepillar Tractor honors their warranty on their $60k engines with Rotella.

It's cheaper than Mobil, Amzoil and the purple stuff. Don't forget that any oil is better than no oil.

Raybob: