The_buster Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Going to be changing the oil in the crv, maxima needs it too, but I was wondering what a good oil is. I used to use valvoline Maxlife in the altima, is that a decent oil? I don't want anything fancy like royal purple, just a good oil. I searched the tech section and here didn't find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I always use valvoline. I think choice of oil (when it comes to name brand) is mostly a matter of preference. As long as you change your oil at the scheduled intervals then they will all serve the same purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpyro2 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Whatever is on sale at autozone will be good oil for your application....I tend to get mobil 1 when I change my oil. Das Bustas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Going to be changing the oil in the crv, maxima needs it too, but I was wondering what a good oil is. I used to use valvoline Maxlife in the altima, is that a decent oil? I don't want anything fancy like royal purple, just a good oil. I searched the tech section and here didn't find anything. If you think the answer to this question should be in Tech Help why did you post it in The Passing Lane? THE BUSTER A: Use whatever oil you need to, but if your car requires premium I would go with at least 91 octane, preferably 93. Sunoco has 94 usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I saw the thread title and thought YEW ALREADY KNO IT'S DA BUSTA ON DAT GOOD GOOD Not really, but all oil is of the same "minimum" grade according to government standards. So anything really is going to work. I got a lot of Lucas at crackhead price a few months back, or else I'd be changing the Supra's with the $17.99 deal AZ usually has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I searched both instead of making a repost, I'm trying to be better. and I'm confused as to the logic of the second part.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I searched both instead of making a repost, I'm trying to be better. and I'm confused as to the logic of the second part.. Go here http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ and read to your hearts desire. You will know more than you want to and walk away informed....hopefully. And the second part was basically just saying that no matter what the oil is (according to the .gov) "good enough" to be put into your engine. It's like a Food and Drug administration but for oil... Look at the little round emblem on the back of a quart of oil tomorrow at work, you will see it on there. It will have different designations sometimes. But in a nutshell, any oil should work in one of those. If it was a motor constantly seeing 8,000 rpm maybe it would be different, but as far as I know the Maxipad does not have a racekar motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Found a great deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Found a great deal that was kinda neat... never seen that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Mobil 1 0W-40 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5-Quart jug. $ 22.47 at Walmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I use "on sale" oil for everything I own and I change oil at proper intervals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Go here http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ and read to your hearts desire. You will know more than you want to and walk away informed....hopefully. And the second part was basically just saying that no matter what the oil is (according to the .gov) "good enough" to be put into your engine. It's like a Food and Drug administration but for oil... Look at the little round emblem on the back of a quart of oil tomorrow at work, you will see it on there. It will have different designations sometimes. But in a nutshell, any oil should work in one of those. If it was a motor constantly seeing 8,000 rpm maybe it would be different, but as far as I know the Maxipad does not have a racekar motor. This ^ Also, Walmart Supertech oil is actually pretty decent if you read BITOG. Well, it used to be, haven't kept up with my reading lately to see if they changed it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Joe Gibbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Get a Toyota and you'll never have to change oil, just top off if needed. And if you must, eneos 5-50. Guarantee to make power and your car will run smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 This ^ Also, Walmart Supertech oil is actually pretty decent if you read BITOG. Well, it used to be, haven't kept up with my reading lately to see if they changed it or not. It's amazing what you find out on BITOG. I learned that "Synthetic" doesn't mean synthetic in the first 30 seconds lol. Also was amazed some of the "cheap" oil was as good if not better than the "good" oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Mobil1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Get a Toyota and you'll never have to change oil, just top off if needed. And if you must, eneos 5-50. Guarantee to make power and your car will run smoother. my civic hatch was that way, it just burnt the oil and all I had to do was add some.... every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Redline 5w30 due to the high HTHS and low KV. Plus it's not a cracked synthetic like Mobil 1, royal purple and other major brands. Not cheap, $11-12 a quart, however I change at a 7500 interval. So it's the same price as other oils at short OCI (3k miles). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Mobil1 :dumb: one of the most overpriced oils for the quality level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Rotella t6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 :dumb: one of the most overpriced oils for the quality level at > $7.00 a quart yes. At the Walmart 5 quart jug price it's a great bargain if you ask me. For a street car that doesn't see high stress situations I think Mobil1 is great. 0w-40, 5w-50 and 15w-50 were not re-formulated with the rest of the line, they are still a quality product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I like Schaeffer's, but it's a PIA to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 at > $7.00 a quart yes. At the Walmart 5 quart jug price it's a great bargain if you ask me. For a street car that doesn't see high stress situations I think Mobil1 is great. 0w-40, 5w-50 and 15w-50 were not re-formulated with the rest of the line, they are still a quality product. On Wal-mart 5+ quart jug pricing I will agree with you. But most people go into AutoZone and buy this stuff for $8.99+ a quart....IMO much better can be had for that cost. But for $23-ish for 5 quarts it's not too bad for the quality, considering AZ's conventional is $19.99 for the same amount of oil, and a little less quality. I could justify the $4 difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 It's amazing what you find out on BITOG. I learned that "Synthetic" doesn't mean synthetic in the first 30 seconds lol. Also was amazed some of the "cheap" oil was as good if not better than the "good" oil. Yeah, I loved reading BITOG and comparing. I did a bunch of filter cuts for a few guys on there too. The OLD supertech filters were pretty good, then they switched to Fram manufacturug from Delco and the quality went to crap. Mobil1 Read BITOG and you'll change your mind. Mobil1 isn't "bad" oil, but there are much better ones out there especially for the price. My main issue with mobil1 was that it was very thin for the advertized weight. I had to put in a quart of 15-45 then top off with 5-30 to get a true 5-30 weight oil, otherwise it was just too thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 On Wal-mart 5+ quart jug pricing I will agree with you. But most people go into AutoZone and buy this stuff for $8.99+ a quart....IMO much better can be had for that cost. But for $23-ish for 5 quarts it's not too bad for the quality, considering AZ's conventional is $19.99 for the same amount of oil, and a little less quality. I could justify the $4 difference. we have it on special right now for 29.99 for 5qts and a bosch oil filter. 34.99 with a mobil filter. (plug I know but was just throwing out some prices). also thanks for all the info! I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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