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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vt_maverick View Post
    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.
    Ding-Ding-Ding...

    We have a winner.....

    That's the most sensible thing that's been posted in this entire thread.

    I'm still very happy with Amzoil in every orifice that requires lubrication...

    Usually choose Mobil one filters.

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    Hey LDUB

    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post

    I'm still very happy with Amzoil in every orifice that requires lubrication...

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    You want to clarify that remark?
    "Take it up with my butt, cuz he's the only one that gives a crap"

    Carter Pewterschmidt

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    Quote Originally Posted by circmand View Post
    You want to clarify that remark?
    I REALLY wish he wouldn't!!!
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

    Put a smiley after you say that Bub.

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    Quote Originally Posted by circmand View Post
    You want to clarify that remark?
    In the words of Clark W Griswold...

    "Bend over, I'll show you"...

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