oil

[hawkman gsx]

hey guys i was just wondering if i switched to a different oil would that hurt my in any way

 

[red_devil]

I wouldn't recommend drinking oil

No it won't just use the correct weight. You are relatively stock so run what the manufacture recommends= 10w30 or 5w30

 

[Bud92gsx]

Switching from normal to diet oil will help you shave a few lbs.

Naw just don't use the cheap wallmart supertech oil.

 

[NHerron]

Switching from normal to diet oil will help you shave a few lbs.

Naw just don't use the cheap wallmart supertech oil.

You know, I was in Walmart just the other day while my friend was looking at oil filters. I saw an oil filter with BOSCH packaging but a Supertech label on the filter itself.

I should have snapped a picture, what is going on?!

 

[2slow4now]

HA HA I'm pretty sure Champion was making both lines of filters. You would be surprised how lots of products are like that. They actually aren't that bad of a filter. I use the supertech on my truck. The one for my truck says it was made in the USA and they are made a ton better than frams.

 

[bryanwheat]

Switching from normal to diet oil will help you shave a few lbs.

Naw just don't use the cheap wallmart supertech oil.

Supertech oil is pretty good oil. I've been running it for years. Their filters are high quality also. I've got 175k miles on my sorento, and 150 on my girlfriends elantra. Both have had nothing but supertech since we've owned them (about 7 years).

 

[NHerron]

HA HA I'm pretty sure Champion was making both lines of filters. You would be surprised how lots of products are like that. They actually aren't that bad of a filter. I use the supertech on my truck. The one for my truck says it was made in the USA and they are made a ton better than frams.

Dammit I just got done reading how Napa filters are made by Bosch. Now Bosch is Supertech?

I agree on the 'easy grip' Frams, anyway. 'Easy grip' was a pretty good idea but they seemed too thin ('easy crush' ) and a couple actually rusted through

 

[DSM1G90]

Oil is oil and the motor won't notice the difference unless you use non detergent stuff. Just don't use 5w/30 .. stuff is too thin for DSM motors.

 

[red_devil]

Oil is oil and the motor won't notice the difference unless you use non detergent stuff. Just don't use 5w/30 .. stuff is too thin for DSM motors.

5w30 and 10w30 is the same at operating temperature.

 

[nickk90]

5w30 and 10w30 is the same at operating temperature.

Most wear happens before the engine reaches operating temp.

 

[red_devil]

Most wear happens before the engine reaches operating temp.

Having a lower winter grade is far better for under full operating temps. So your statement doesn't make sense.

 

[98420a]

I have noticed in alot of my costomers cars that if they switched to synthetic or simi syn after useing conventional there would be pros and cons. But the biggist thing i see after switching is oil leaks. Over time dirt and carbon clogs seals and prevents leaks. Most synthetics or blends usualy clean and brake down these deposits and cause the leak to apear. Just my .02

 

[red_devil]

I have noticed in alot of my costomers cars that if they switched to synthetic or simi syn after useing conventional there would be pros and cons. But the biggist thing i see after switching is oil leaks. Over time dirt and carbon clogs seals and prevents leaks. Most synthetics or blends usualy clean and brake down these deposits and cause the leak to apear. Just my .02

Another misconception. The problem you are seeing is customers not having the oil changed enough to keep the sludge from building up and/or not having the seal replaced when they are worn and damaged. Synthetics do not cause oil leaks. The leak was already there, and if you take care of your car there should be no dirt or carbon clogging your seals.

 

[1990AWD]

Oil is oil and the motor won't notice the difference unless you use non detergent stuff. Just don't use 5w/30 .. stuff is too thin for DSM motors.

Just quit posting. There are many different types of oil, some better than others, just look at FP's report on that.

And don't use 5w30? That's what's recommended by Mitsu for winter climates, and as said, it's just as thick at operating temp as 10w30.

 

[NHerron]

Another misconception. The problem you are seeing is customers not having the oil changed enough to keep the sludge from building up and/or not having the seal replaced when they are worn and damaged. Synthetics do not cause oil leaks. The leak was already there, and if you take care of your car there should be no dirt or carbon clogging your seals.

I'd have to disagree but not entirely. Synthetics can clean out sludge from hardened seals left over from petroleum based oils, then seals leak. Petroleum oils end up leaving varnish and sludge naturally, but its not noticable if correct oil change intervals are performed.

Newer synthetics should have the correct additive package to counter this, and then shouldn't be a problem to switch over

Leaky Seals & Synthetic Oil Leaks?

 

[red_devil]

I'd have to disagree but not entirely. Synthetics can clean out sludge from hardened seals left over from petroleum based oils, then seals leak. Petroleum oils end up leaving varnish and sludge naturally, but its not noticable if correct oil change intervals are performed.

Newer synthetics should have the correct additive package to counter this, and then shouldn't be a problem to switch over

Leaky Seals & Synthetic Oil Leaks?

That issue back then was due to poor oil AND poor sealing quaility. In most cases synthetic oils will help maintain seals better than petroleum oils.

Oil myths and general info should be a sticky on this site