DIY Oil Change process

[Joe_Black]

So, JoeBlack, the Mobile 1 oil filters are good then?

I hate to say so, just because they're Mobil-1 which makes me look like a major nut , but there's no paper or cotton gin waste in there like all the other filters. Pretty much built like a Wix XL commercial truck filter: all synthetic fibers. Excellent filtration and I've been using them in several vehicles since they came out with fantastic results.

[nfpgasmask]

Cool, I will try to find these around here or just order them from AutoZone.

Thanks - Bart

I hate to say so, just because they're Mobil-1 which makes me look like a major nut , but there's no paper or cotton gin waste in there like all the other filters. Pretty much built like a Wix XL commercial truck filter: all synthetic fibers. Excellent filtration and I've been using them in several vehicles since they came out with fantastic results.

[IndianaVX]

if you are going synthetic, i would replace a quart of oil with a quart of lucas synthetic oil stablizer, and then 4 quarts of oil. and dont forget to put oil in the new filter befor putting it on. pour some oil in the filter, swirl it around for a minute, and then pour some more in there, swirl, and then install. some oil will come out when you put it up there , but its not completly dry. hope that makes sense.
dave

[nfpgasmask]

Hey Dave, yeah, I am fully Mobile-1. I did a flush and switched to Mobile-1 synth right after I bought it in May 2006.

I have done a second oil change since then with Mobile-1 and that is what I will be using when I do it on my own from now on.

What does the Lucas Synthetic Oil Stablizer do for me? I don't think this was added when I had the oil changed the last 2 times....

Thanks for the tip about the filter.

Bart

if you are going synthetic, i would replace a quart of oil with a quart of lucas synthetic oil stablizer, and then 4 quarts of oil. and dont forget to put oil in the new filter befor putting it on. pour some oil in the filter, swirl it around for a minute, and then pour some more in there, swirl, and then install. some oil will come out when you put it up there , but its not completly dry. hope that makes sense.
dave

[IndianaVX]

the stablizer adds even more lubricity to the oil, allows the oil to maintain a better "film" on lubricated parts so that eleminates the "dry start" issues. reduces internal friction between parts, for even more power. it also allows the oil to span better between parts. great stuff. use it in the diffs also.
plus, when you support lucas oil, you are supporting our awsome indianapolis colts, and the retractable roof, but dont let this keep you from using the product, it really is a great product...lol

[Joe_Black]

What does the Lucas Synthetic Oil Stablizer do for me?

It doesn't do squat for you, but it sure does fatten Lucas' coffers. It's made from 100% pure snake oil.

[kpaske]

I've been using Mobil-1 synth oil and filters for a while now and they seem to work really well, so Joe's not the only major nut around here . My oil consumption is actually a lot lower now than when I was running AMSOil Series 2000, which is supposedly a better product, but for the VX I think it was too thin.

I believe the most critical factors in maintaining your vehicle are choosing the right oil, changing it regularly at appropriate intervals, and most importantly with the VX, keeping it topped off between changes which means checking your oil level every time you fuel up (or every two hours, whichever comes first jk).

When prepping your oil filter, all you really need to do is take a fingertip full of fresh oil and run it around the rubber ring on the filter, and maybe a little in the threads. Pouring oil into the filter before you install it will do nothing for you but make a mess.

[nfpgasmask]

Cool, thanks for the tips. I have been checking my oil very regularly. My VX does burn oil, and I have had to top off once or twice.

When prepping your oil filter, all you really need to do is take a fingertip full of fresh oil and run it around the rubber ring on the filter, and maybe a little in the threads. Pouring oil into the filter before you install it will do nothing for you but make a mess.

OK, I mean, once the oil filter is on, and you fill your engine up, oil will fill the filter at that point, right?

Bart