Conventional vs Synthetic motor oil & filter questions
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Conventional vs Synthetic motor oil & filter questions
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Jun 14 2010, 05:39 AM
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Elantra Guru Group: Members Posts: 2,710 Posts Per Day: 0.41 Thanks Received: 59 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 21-March 06 From: Hackettstown, NJ Member No.: 2,023 Mood: Accomplished |
looking over my book they are closer to 5k. my wifes car was at 8k when i just did heres! but i use the mobil clean 5000 in her car.
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Jun 14 2010, 11:49 AM
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Club Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Posts Per Day: 0.01 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 18-March 10 From: Brooklyn, NY Member No.: 8,346 Mood: Tired |
Well I went to my local place where I've had service done before and they did the oil/filter change to Mobil 1. However after I looked at the invoice I noticed that they have put in 5W30 instead of 5W20. I questioned the tech and he said that the computer prinout told him that either one is fine for my car. I still feel a little skeptical about it so I am asking you guys/girls out there whether that is alright or should i go back and demand the 5W20. Please help???
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Jun 14 2010, 12:10 PM
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THE difference between 5/20 and 5/30 is about this: >< You see that? Yep.... not much there.
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Jun 14 2010, 12:12 PM
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Club Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Posts Per Day: 0.01 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 18-March 10 From: Brooklyn, NY Member No.: 8,346 Mood: Tired |
THE difference between 5/20 and 5/30 is about this: >< You see that? Yep.... not much there. Thanks Bob! I just don't understand why they would just not put in the 5W20 which is clearly stamped on the oil cap itself. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Jun 14 2010, 12:45 PM
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Elantra Guru Group: Members Posts: 2,710 Posts Per Day: 0.41 Thanks Received: 59 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 21-March 06 From: Hackettstown, NJ Member No.: 2,023 Mood: Accomplished |
i use 10w30 but i also live in hell...oh florida.
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Jun 14 2010, 07:16 PM
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car enthusiast Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,938 Posts Per Day: 0.35 Thanks Received: 1 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 23-February 09 From: DuBois, PA Member No.: 6,966 Mood: Crotchety |
Eh, I wouldn't go quite as far as saying it's hell. I know I would never live there. It's nice to visit occasionally though. We have some family friends that live in melbourne. Theres just soo many bugs in florida, and way to hot for me all the time. Heck half the time Pa is too hot for me.
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Jun 15 2010, 05:49 AM
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Elantra Guru Group: Members Posts: 2,710 Posts Per Day: 0.41 Thanks Received: 59 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 21-March 06 From: Hackettstown, NJ Member No.: 2,023 Mood: Accomplished |
^famn uh? i live a mile down the street from melbourne in Palm Bay.
i hate the bugs but the 60 degree on christmas while walking on the beach makes up for it. -------------------- |
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Jun 15 2010, 07:48 PM
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car enthusiast Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,938 Posts Per Day: 0.35 Thanks Received: 1 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 23-February 09 From: DuBois, PA Member No.: 6,966 Mood: Crotchety |
Ya, We've gone done a few times and spent a couple weeks there. My one uncle used to live over in tampa bay. Now if florida stayed 60 year round it wouldn't be too bad.
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Jun 15 2010, 08:18 PM
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EClub Live Chat for Life! Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,426 Posts Per Day: 0.28 Thanks Received: 126 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 12-February 10 From: gone Member No.: 8,215 Mood: Sick |
60 year round? New Mexico, in the foothills of the mountains. 60 to 75 in the day, 50 to 60 at night, with a breeze coming off the mountains. Awesome place.
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Jun 15 2010, 08:21 PM
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car enthusiast Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,938 Posts Per Day: 0.35 Thanks Received: 1 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 23-February 09 From: DuBois, PA Member No.: 6,966 Mood: Crotchety |
Now if it stayed 60
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Jun 15 2010, 08:28 PM
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EClub Live Chat for Life! Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,426 Posts Per Day: 0.28 Thanks Received: 126 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 12-February 10 From: gone Member No.: 8,215 Mood: Sick |
If you're in the right places by the mountains, it does. You're close to the cool air coming off the mountains that still has some moisture, but no so high up that you're cold. Also, no so far out you're in the desert. I've been there, loved it.
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Jun 16 2010, 05:52 AM
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Elantra Guru Group: Members Posts: 2,710 Posts Per Day: 0.41 Thanks Received: 59 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 21-March 06 From: Hackettstown, NJ Member No.: 2,023 Mood: Accomplished |
the bay area is also very nice for weather....
enough about weather i suppose....Oil is the topic at hand. -------------------- |
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