Chip Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I am needing to know what would be a better brand of synthetic oil, mobil 1 or schaffers?? Gonna go in a 2003 Sss with 38,000 miles?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bag Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Its all personal preference really but w Royal Purple I gained 1mpg average.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I prefer Mobil 1..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Ive used Mobil 1 but switching to Motul Fluid Force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ces63ss Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I use Mobil 1 on min. just have to remember that if you have any oil leaks Synthetic oil will leak even more. I never knew I had a leak until I switched over to Mobil 1. I think my rear main seal has a very small leak. If I let it sit for a couple days I will have a few drips on the ground and on the exhaust pipe cross-over. I hear people love RP but pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Both myself and the previous owner used Mobil 1 in my truck. When I did my cam swap and pulled my valve covers, they were as clean as new. The whole top end looked like new actually. This is with 130k on it. I ran RP for an oil change but couldn't justify the price on it. Do yourself a favor though don't use fram filters. Go with a Mobile 1, Wix, Napa Gold, or K&N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) ...don't use fram filters. Go with a Mobile 1, Wix, Napa Gold, or K&N. The single most important decision is the filter you use; second is the brand of oil. I've explained in detail in posts past (filtration media + proper anti-drainback). I have used Mobile-1 5W-30 and 0W-30 (winter) for 90K-miles combined with the Mobil-1 filter changed every 4200-miles, the engine is still like factory in that it's totally noise free, doesn't fry/color the oil, still hits 80-psi pressure at 5000-RPM, and doesn't burn a drop. Even with the best oil, the Fram filter will *kill* your motor, in time. Mr. P. PS - hint on the Mobil-1 filters, use the "corvette" filter - it's half again taller than the "truck" filter and priced the same, I want to say (from memory) its part number is M1-209?? Edited September 28, 2010 by Mr. P. (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Both myself and the previous owner used Mobil 1 in my truck. When I did my cam swap and pulled my valve covers, they were as clean as new. The whole top end looked like new actually. This is with 130k on it. I ran RP for an oil change but couldn't justify the price on it. Do yourself a favor though don't use fram filters. Go with a Mobile 1, Wix, Napa Gold, or K&N. Sounds like mobil 1 probably go with mobil 1 and a ac delco filter thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05_silver_SS Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Amsoil. The end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Mr. P. PS - hint on the Mobil-1 filters, use the "corvette" filter - it's half again taller than the "truck" filter and priced the same, I want to say (from memory) its part number is M1-209?? I believe that is the filter I put on mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 PS - hint on the Mobil-1 filters, use the "corvette" filter - it's half again taller than the "truck" filter and priced the same, I want to say (from memory) its part number is M1-209?? M1-206 no? Reason I say that is the K&N filter HP2006 cross references to that filter and the HP2006 is the "tall" optional filter for the trucks. Personally I have 3 types of filters sitting on my shelf. Depends on which one I grab... 1. Amsoil Absolute Efficiency 2. K&N 3. Mobile-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Other than greater oil capacity what do i gain by a taller oil filter i crossed the mobil 1 filter into a delco part # and the taller delco is cheeper????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave04SS Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Other than greater oil capacity what do i gain by a taller oil filter i crossed the mobil 1 filter into a delco part # and the taller delco is cheeper????? taller filter = more filter media = better filtering .. I like purolator and AC delco filters myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 taller filter = more filter media = better filtering .. I like purolator and AC delco filters myself Because the filtration is spread across a larger area there is less pressure drop; or, you can use a tighter/denser filtration material and still be within an acceptable amount of pressure drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra ss Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Amsoil. The end. +1. I dont like MOBIL1 ,The trans am i had always used 1-1.5qts between oil changes then i switched to RP, never used another drop. But its like everything else, just cuase some have a bad experience with something doesnt mean that the product is no good. Like said befor its all about personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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