Taking the plunge to synthetic

racedoll · 02-05-2011, 12:57 PM

My car needs an oil change so I've decided to take the plunge to synthetic. I'm being told that it is better since my car is turbo-charged. I never thought I'd be doing this, but I am.

I suppose the only thing I'll notice is that I won't have to change it so often

and that when I do change it, I'll be forking over more money... not really a surprise with this car.

Hydrant · 02-05-2011, 01:09 PM

What kind are you putting in it?

I put Mobil 1 in my truck (6 quarts) and I've found, as much as I hate to say it Wal-Mart is the cheapest around.

Amber Lamps · 02-05-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrant

What kind are you putting in it?

I put Mobil 1 in my truck (6 quarts) and I've found, as much as I hate to say it Wal-Mart is the cheapest around.

By a huge margin in my experience. I think they had the gallon jugs on sale recently... I think it was about $16/gallon vs $25/gallon at Advance Auto.

racedoll · 02-05-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrant

What kind are you putting in it?

I put Mobil 1 in my truck (6 quarts) and I've found, as much as I hate to say it Wal-Mart is the cheapest around.

I was going to use Mobil 1 even though I have been faithful to Valvoline for conventional oil. I don't care about the cost difference between the two, it is minor and even if not... I hear Mobil 1 is some of the best.

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

By a huge margin in my experience. I think they had the gallon jugs on sale recently... I think it was about $16/gallon vs $25/gallon at Advance Auto.

Damn, I should come to your Wal-Mart, it is like $24.50 at mine for the Mobil 1 syn in gallon jug. I hate to see how much it is at a parts store.

Amber Lamps · 02-05-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

I was going to use Mobil 1 even though I have been faithful to Valvoline for conventional oil. I don't care about the cost difference between the two, it is minor and even if not... I hear Mobil 1 is some of the best.

Damn, I should come to your Wal-Mart, it is like $24.50 at mine for the Mobil 1 syn in gallon jug. I hate to see how much it is at a parts store.

Aw shoot, like I said, I think it was on sale and that was a while ago. To be honest, I change the oil in the bikes but for $15 I let AAA change the oil in the cars.

Particle Man · 02-05-2011, 01:44 PM

I've been doing semi-synthetic for a while. I just couldn't justify the additional cost of full synthetic. However, the semi- is getting up there in price so I may just go full- as well.

racedoll · 02-05-2011, 01:45 PM

I considered the blended stuff, but figure if I'm going to do this then why not all or nothing.

Hydrant · 02-05-2011, 01:46 PM

You should see what Gas can do. IIRC he deals with Amsoil. I wonder how the prices are for that.

Amber Lamps · 02-05-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrant

You should see what Gas can do. IIRC he deals with Amsoil. I wonder how the prices are for that.

Officially, about $9/qt and $36/gallon for 5W30-typical sports car oil.

Cutty72 · 02-05-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrant

You should see what Gas can do. IIRC he deals with Amsoil. I wonder how the prices are for that.

Gas and I both. Prob is for us to have it shipped to you it often offsets the cost savings, depending of course on how big a order it is.

IF you order a case or more at a time, price isn't bad. Like I told OSP, if you want just a gallon, better off paying retail in the store.

02-05-2011, 12:57 PM	#1
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Taking the plunge to synthetic My car needs an oil change so I've decided to take the plunge to synthetic. I'm being told that it is better since my car is turbo-charged. I never thought I'd be doing this, but I am. I suppose the only thing I'll notice is that I won't have to change it so often and that when I do change it, I'll be forking over more money... not really a surprise with this car.

02-05-2011, 01:09 PM	#2
Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	What kind are you putting in it? I put Mobil 1 in my truck (6 quarts) and I've found, as much as I hate to say it Wal-Mart is the cheapest around. __________________

02-05-2011, 01:46 PM	#8
Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	You should see what Gas can do. IIRC he deals with Amsoil. I wonder how the prices are for that. __________________

02-05-2011, 01:44 PM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I've been doing semi-synthetic for a while. I just couldn't justify the additional cost of full synthetic. However, the semi- is getting up there in price so I may just go full- as well.

02-05-2011, 01:45 PM	#7
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I considered the blended stuff, but figure if I'm going to do this then why not all or nothing.