I’m looking to find the best motor oil to put in my car that fit my driving habits. I want to keep it healthy and running well for the years to come. I answers the general questions below.
So, when you ask for advice, tell us about your car! The more details, the better. Here are the essential points:
1. What kind of vehicle you have - 2012 Fiat 500 Sport - 6 speed auto - 1.4L I4 gasoline engine
2. What your owner's manual says -- SAE 5W-30 - API Certified and meet req. of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 - may use synthetic as long as quality req. are met and maint. intervals are followed; change every 8,000 miles or six months
3. Where you live - central Minnesota (warm to hot summers, usually miserable winters...)
4. How you drive (easy? hard? fast? slow?) in town (which is most of my driving) I usually drive pretty aggressive, on the highway I take it easy and follow the speed limits to maximize fuel economy
5. What your daily drive is like (short trips? long trips? city? highway?) short (1 mile) city
6. Whether your car has any known problems - none
If you have any preferences -- synthetic vs. conventional, store-bought vs. ordered online, how long you'd like to go between oil changes, etc. -- or any other info you think might be important, let us know that as well. - I would prefer synthetic, as it sounds like that is the best stuff for a modern engine. In past vehicles I have used Pennzoil Ultra, which has never given me any issues. I’m just curious if there’s something better for my driving habits out there.
Also, for the first several oil changes I’ve had the dealer do it. They put a window sticker in that wants me back in 3,000 miles or 3 months. I assume they just want my money, as I’ve never heard of anyone changing it that often. Am I wrong?
Thanks in advance for any help!
So, when you ask for advice, tell us about your car! The more details, the better. Here are the essential points:
1. What kind of vehicle you have - 2012 Fiat 500 Sport - 6 speed auto - 1.4L I4 gasoline engine
2. What your owner's manual says -- SAE 5W-30 - API Certified and meet req. of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 - may use synthetic as long as quality req. are met and maint. intervals are followed; change every 8,000 miles or six months
3. Where you live - central Minnesota (warm to hot summers, usually miserable winters...)
4. How you drive (easy? hard? fast? slow?) in town (which is most of my driving) I usually drive pretty aggressive, on the highway I take it easy and follow the speed limits to maximize fuel economy
5. What your daily drive is like (short trips? long trips? city? highway?) short (1 mile) city
6. Whether your car has any known problems - none
If you have any preferences -- synthetic vs. conventional, store-bought vs. ordered online, how long you'd like to go between oil changes, etc. -- or any other info you think might be important, let us know that as well. - I would prefer synthetic, as it sounds like that is the best stuff for a modern engine. In past vehicles I have used Pennzoil Ultra, which has never given me any issues. I’m just curious if there’s something better for my driving habits out there.
Also, for the first several oil changes I’ve had the dealer do it. They put a window sticker in that wants me back in 3,000 miles or 3 months. I assume they just want my money, as I’ve never heard of anyone changing it that often. Am I wrong?
Thanks in advance for any help!