Synthetic Oil

Billy · 07-21-2009, 03:00 AM

Well, I don't know.. my owners manual calls for 4.5 w/filter.

& My Chiltons says 4 w/filter..

And when new I put in 4.5 & ran it, checked level next day & it was OVERFULL.

So been using 4 qts w/ filter ever since.. & No dents in my oil pan either..

It's a kunundrum fer sure ...

nti06 · 07-21-2009, 06:43 AM

I recommend Lucas synthetic engine oil when im at work.... Yes, they do make actual oil.

It sells for the same price as Mobil 1.

Billy · 07-23-2009, 01:40 AM

I get Mobil 1 thru a friend at just above cost. So I'm sticking to it..

PaganEgyptian · 07-25-2009, 06:46 PM

I ran Pennzoil full Synthetic 5w20 the first time I changed the oil. I love it, but I am still Happier with Mobil 1 0W20 synthetic.

MTchevyS10 · 07-26-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nti06

I recommend Lucas synthetic engine oil when im at work.... Yes, they do make actual oil.

It sells for the same price as Mobil 1.

Quite a corrosive oil, along with some other issues I've seen. I'd pass on it for sure.

MTchevyS10 · 07-26-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Billy

Well, I don't know.. my owners manual calls for 4.5 w/filter.

& My Chiltons says 4 w/filter..

And when new I put in 4.5 & ran it, checked level next day & it was OVERFULL.

So been using 4 qts w/ filter ever since.. & No dents in my oil pan either..

It's a kunundrum fer sure ...

This should be the right info:

Engine, with filter..........4.6 quarts
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........12.0 quarts
Automatic Transmission, 4 spd 4L60-E..........11.0 quarts
Manual Transmission, NV1500..........5.7 pints
Manual Transmission, NV3500..........4.2 pints

imfnlo · 08-26-2009, 11:05 PM

I have a 01 2500hd chevy with a 6.0 in it with 260k on it and im getting ready to switch to synthetic oil but what do you guy think is the best and do you think it's to late to switch with the miles it has on it?

Here is the synthetic's that im lookin at
Royal purple
valvoline
mobile 1
penzoil
castrol(?)

And I drive about 500 miles a week doing this im hoping to go more than 6 weeks before a change lol.

07-21-2009, 03:00 AM	#101
Billy keep on 'mini-truckin' Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 114 Location: SE USA User is: OffLine	Re: Synthetic Oil Well, I don't know.. my owners manual calls for 4.5 w/filter. & My Chiltons says 4 w/filter.. And when new I put in 4.5 & ran it, checked level next day & it was OVERFULL. So been using 4 qts w/ filter ever since.. & No dents in my oil pan either.. It's a kunundrum fer sure ...
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07-21-2009, 06:43 AM	#102
nti06 O'Reilly R.S.S Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,049 Location: Hephzibah, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Synthetic Oil I recommend Lucas synthetic engine oil when im at work.... Yes, they do make actual oil. It sells for the same price as Mobil 1.
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07-23-2009, 01:40 AM	#103
Billy keep on 'mini-truckin' Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 114 Location: SE USA User is: OffLine	Re: Synthetic Oil I get Mobil 1 thru a friend at just above cost. So I'm sticking to it..
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07-25-2009, 06:46 PM	#104
PaganEgyptian Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 29 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Synthetic Oil I ran Pennzoil full Synthetic 5w20 the first time I changed the oil. I love it, but I am still Happier with Mobil 1 0W20 synthetic.
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07-26-2009, 10:44 AM	#105
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Synthetic Oil Quote: Originally Posted by nti06 I recommend Lucas synthetic engine oil when im at work.... Yes, they do make actual oil. It sells for the same price as Mobil 1. Quite a corrosive oil, along with some other issues I've seen. I'd pass on it for sure.
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07-26-2009, 10:48 AM	#106
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Synthetic Oil Quote: Originally Posted by Billy Well, I don't know.. my owners manual calls for 4.5 w/filter. & My Chiltons says 4 w/filter.. And when new I put in 4.5 & ran it, checked level next day & it was OVERFULL. So been using 4 qts w/ filter ever since.. & No dents in my oil pan either.. It's a kunundrum fer sure ... This should be the right info: Engine, with filter..........4.6 quarts Cooling System, Initial Fill..........12.0 quarts Automatic Transmission, 4 spd 4L60-E..........11.0 quarts Manual Transmission, NV1500..........5.7 pints Manual Transmission, NV3500..........4.2 pints
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08-26-2009, 11:05 PM	#107
imfnlo Doordragger Age: 31 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 320 Location: Reelsville IN User is: Online	Re: Synthetic Oil I have a 01 2500hd chevy with a 6.0 in it with 260k on it and im getting ready to switch to synthetic oil but what do you guy think is the best and do you think it's to late to switch with the miles it has on it? Here is the synthetic's that im lookin at Royal purple valvoline mobile 1 penzoil castrol(?) And I drive about 500 miles a week doing this im hoping to go more than 6 weeks before a change lol.
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