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RE: Engine Oil - 1/18/2008 5:03:22 AM

anchami

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I've been using Mobil 1 since I bought my '07 last August. Wal-Mart always seems to have the better deals in town. The auto-parts stores sell the 4qt bottle for almost as much as Wally World sells the 5qt. So I bought two 5qt bottles and then use the extra for my next oil changes (@ 6qts each fill up, it should last 5 oil changes). FYI, I buy the Truck/SUV formula (also synthetic). It's probably more of a gimmick, but I did look up the specs online and it shows subtle differences between the regular Mobil 1 and the Mobil 1 Truck/SUV..... so I bit. As for HP/TQ/fuel gains....I don't know, maybe, but it gives me a little more peace of mind than anything.

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RE: Engine Oil - 1/18/2008 11:26:02 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: anchami
I don't know, maybe, but it gives me a little more peace of mind than anything.

Precisely!
Even though synthetic oil provides slight (negligible) performance gains it is primarily for the reason listed above that I use Mobil 1 and recommend it.
The biggest benefit that an average consumer may notice is enhanced engine longevity and piece of mind knowing that you have the highest quality lubricant available in your oil pan.

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RE: Engine Oil - 1/18/2008 2:25:33 PM

biglg

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I only have a minute so i am going to ask this question rather than search.

I cant recall if it was a Dodge or my 07 tahoe i heard this on. I have yet to change the oil in my 07 tahoe. I will be doing so tomorrow. Is there one or two drain plugs? I read either on the dodge or this forum that one of the vehicles had 2. Thanks in advance.

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RE: Engine Oil - 1/18/2008 2:29:29 PM

anchami

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Well, I hope it's only one because that's all I've been removing!!

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RE: Engine Oil - 1/18/2008 5:41:40 PM

73shark

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Only one and be ready with the drain pan cuz it comes out like a firehose.

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RE: Engine Oil - 1/19/2008 12:51:27 AM

engine2

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Wally world is the lowest I have been able to find. Shark mentioned Sam's, Its probably even cheaper there

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RE: Engine Oil - 1/19/2008 7:43:20 AM

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I changed oil with regular oil at 1500 miles and then again with regular 5w30 at 4500 miles...next change at 7500 miles will be 5w30 Mobil 1 Synthetic and from there on until it's sold or dies....hehehe....

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RE: Engine Oil - 1/19/2008 7:56:18 AM

TallyDAWG

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hmm I didn't know there was a mobil 1 truck/suv synthetic. I'll have to look for that next time (just had oil changed today). I've been running mobil 1 syn in the past 3 vehicles

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RE: Engine Oil - 1/19/2008 9:25:07 AM

biglg

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Performed the first oil change today for the first time on the Hoe. No issues. However, the filter is a bit hard to get a hold of. I also wasnt sure how tight to tighten it. I hope I didnt over do it! Other than that everything went well and I am glad to have Mobil 1 in her.

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RE: Engine Oil - 1/19/2008 6:34:00 PM

73shark

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Should have used an AC filter. It says on the package how tite. Something like 1 3/4 turns after gasket contact. Hope you put oil on the gasket.

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