OIL is OIL
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RE: OIL is OIL
ORIGINAL: socalaudi
I just dont think its worth doing if it hasn't been done all along. And yep Ive got a 2.8 *******.j/k
I just dont think its worth doing if it hasn't been done all along. And yep Ive got a 2.8 *******.j/k
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RE: OIL is OIL
Word, I've used Mobil 1 5W-30 in several cars with no problems, including a trip to quebec where my in-car temp was at something like 10 below (my car started fine, my buddy's suburban had to be towed to a garage), then later that month, moving to south florida!
Love the Mobil 1!
Love the Mobil 1!
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RE: OIL is OIL
ORIGINAL: onepoint8tee
The synthetic is going to clean your nasty carbon mineral deposits and provide better lubrication/longer engine life.
The synthetic is going to clean your nasty carbon mineral deposits and provide better lubrication/longer engine life.
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RE: OIL is OIL
ORIGINAL: DLC1.8T
Maybe it will clean out the sludge buildup in there and cause it to clog other stuff up? Like the oil pickup. Thats what I'm a little worried about.
ORIGINAL: onepoint8tee
The synthetic is going to clean your nasty carbon mineral deposits and provide better lubrication/longer engine life.
The synthetic is going to clean your nasty carbon mineral deposits and provide better lubrication/longer engine life.
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I just changed mine and used Mobil 1 0w-40. I think the choice of oil is an open ended thing. There are several adequate viscosities and there seems to be no agreement on what's better.
An important point is that the 2.8L doesnt need frequent oil changes like the 1.8T.
I'm fuzzy on this point, but most people that complain about sludges and changes at 3500 miles, own a 1.8T
I guess the 2.8 holds for a little more mileage, also because it has a larger oil capacity (almost 5.8 liters against 3.5 of the 1.8T), but I'm not sure if this information is reliable.
An important point is that the 2.8L doesnt need frequent oil changes like the 1.8T.
I'm fuzzy on this point, but most people that complain about sludges and changes at 3500 miles, own a 1.8T
I guess the 2.8 holds for a little more mileage, also because it has a larger oil capacity (almost 5.8 liters against 3.5 of the 1.8T), but I'm not sure if this information is reliable.
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RE: OIL is OIL
ORIGINAL: j_ripper19
I just changed mine and used Mobil 1 0w-40. I think the choice of oil is an open ended thing. There are several adequate viscosities and there seems to be no agreement on what's better.
An important point is that the 2.8L doesnt need frequent oil changes like the 1.8T.
I'm fuzzy on this point, but most people that complain about sludges and changes at 3500 miles, own a 1.8T
I guess the 2.8 holds for a little more mileage, also because it has a larger oil capacity (almost 5.8 liters against 3.5 of the 1.8T), but I'm not sure if this information is reliable.
I just changed mine and used Mobil 1 0w-40. I think the choice of oil is an open ended thing. There are several adequate viscosities and there seems to be no agreement on what's better.
An important point is that the 2.8L doesnt need frequent oil changes like the 1.8T.
I'm fuzzy on this point, but most people that complain about sludges and changes at 3500 miles, own a 1.8T
I guess the 2.8 holds for a little more mileage, also because it has a larger oil capacity (almost 5.8 liters against 3.5 of the 1.8T), but I'm not sure if this information is reliable.
