NWSPECB Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Anyone tried Napa Synthetic? It's 3.49qt so it's a good deal if it's a decent oil I don't know if anyone has but it's made by valvoline. So if you trust valvoline oil then no reason not to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmaresmk Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Question after reading several post's including the First 5W-50 or 5-40. i live in NY so i don't think i would need 0w-40/50 since the weather has not been that cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Question after reading several post's including the First 5W-50 or 5-40. i live in NY so i don't think i would need 0w-40/50 since the weather has not been that cold. FWIW, I'm not a big fan of 0w oils for these cars. I'm using 10w-30 dino oil in my 05 and 5w-40 Amsoil Euorpean oil in my 09. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmaresmk Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I have an 05 OBXT with 19k so i'm just looking at everything i want to make it last. thanks. 5w-40 it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I have an 05 OBXT with 19k so i'm just looking at everything i want to make it last. thanks. 5w-40 it is. HAMMERDOWN, Mike is the one that got me into Amsoil. Follow his story and you'll understand why its a good thing. I didn't do the whole double filter route but I do have Blackstone Labs analyze my oil. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmaresmk Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I saw his duble filter amsoil setup i plan on doing that and the killer b setup. reliabity this year power next. question on the first post did the run 5w-50 in these cars for that testing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08LGTLimited Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 3000 mile oil changes is a timeless tradition. Pennzoil 5w30 with the sludge cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlBlueGT Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Just got 2 gallons of Shell Rotella 5w-40. I asked sales clerk if they have any 1qts and he said they pulled qts off the shelves and sent back. I wonder why??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Just got 2 gallons of Shell Rotella 5w-40. I asked sales clerk if they have any 1qts and he said they pulled qts off the shelves and sent back. I wonder why??? I'm guessing, because most trucks that use that oil take 8+ qt's. Most people just buy the gallon or 2 or 3... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlBlueGT Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 That sucks. Now I have to measure .2 qt from a gallon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I get my Shell Rotella T normally from Walmart its under $22 for a jug however they also have quarts also. I normally get two of the large jug containers and two quarts. For two oil changes of course. I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenmaxx Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 i used rottela for a year and after a year my valve cover started leaking LOL so i went back to normal 5w30 from valvoline and leakes stopped i dunno about you guys but i have been getting good results [leak wise] using normal oils or regular synthetic from valvoline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 So i decided to try out mobil 1's 5w-40 synthetic turbo diesel truck, its not energy conserving, and the two stores i went to didnt have any other suitable 5w-40 options anyway, all is well...here are the specs: http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/motoroil/oils/mobil_1_turbo_diesel_truck_5w-40.aspx# Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 meets or exceeds the requirements of the following industry and builder specifications: API CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS/CI-4/CH-4/CG-4/ SM/SL/SJ ACEA E7 Caterpillar ECF-2, ECF-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 May be Tractor Supply has it, did you try there ? They may carry it on-line. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 also, here is another interesting fact about the turbo diesel mobil 1 oil- Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 is recommended for use in all super high performance diesel applications, including modern low emission engine designs with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR). These applications include the following: On-highway engines operating in both high speed/high load and stop-and-go conditionsOff-highway engines operating in severe low speed/heavy load conditionsVirtually all diesel powered equipment from American, European, and Japanese equipment buildersHigh performance gasoline engines and mixed fleetsRefrigeration units just checked some UOA's on it from duramax and cummins owners and vw owners, 10k oci and analysis came back very good. of course im not going that far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Why not, I go 10,000 miles on my Amsoil 5w-40 in the 09. It's been almost 6,000 miles and the oil is still full, I haven't added any. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 because 500mi on new engine, thats why. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I change my Rotella in my spec.B every 4-5k miles depending on how it looks. I typically dont ever have to add any oil I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 because 500mi on new engine, thats why. lol LOL I realize that, I'm just giving you a hint for when your break'in is done. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 omg mobile1 your car is going to blow up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 its like watah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 omg mobile1 your car is going to blow up!!! That's only with the 5w-30 Mobil 1 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 That's only with the 5w-30 Mobil 1 i was analyzing the 5w-30 bottle and vuala! "energy conserving" on the back...bingo. it seems all the oils people complain about are resource and evergy conserving...they thin out quicker to improve gas mileage. and improve the turbo grenade under your hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 i was analyzing the 5w-30 bottle and vuala! "energy conserving" on the back...bingo. it seems all the oils people complain about are resource and evergy conserving...they thin out quicker to improve gas mileage. and improve the turbo grenade under your hood Well yea, that also helps to keep the economy going by you having to buy another turbo and most people will pay someone to replace it, so that's helps to fuel the recovery...creats more jobs, so people have more money to buy more things. Hopefully using more Mobil 1 5w-30, there by repeating the cycle...lol 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 and the fact that most cars use 5w-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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