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Originally Posted By: teddyboy
Originally Posted By: Topo
I have always used Mobil 1 Synthetics, never had engine failures or anything, I did see increase of mpg from conventional and my engine tends to run cooler. But I hear some rave reviews about Castrol Edge, I'm sure it fine oil. But I'm wondering is there really that big a difference between these oils. I just did it because mobil is $3.00 more a jug Mobil EP that is. I'm also running Mobil EP oil filter, with the Castrol Edge I picked up a Napa Platinum. I already know that Castral Edge is Super Hydrocracked oil and mobil is PAO..But I'm thinking that isn't nothing to be to concerned about for 7500 mile OCI. Both state they are good for 15,000 miles. I rather get some input, because I'm tired of spending my money on Blackstone Lab Reports, LOL
One more thing, I have had oil analysis performed in the past and at 11,000 miles and one make-up quart added in 2 increments . 1 at 6,000 and the other at 10,000, now I understand I probably didn't need to do the second half quart, looks like I probably got carried away and overfilled a bit. But anyways my TBN was 4.1 with 10W30 Mobil EP.
TBN was 4.1 at 11k with one quart of top up oil and you're thinking about changing? Am I missing something here?
Not missing anything, Just think if I change at 6,000 miles or so to retain warranty, Castrol Edge being the better buy this time, it won't be a big deal between Mobil or Castrol, they all would last that long. I'm in a money crunch situation, every dollar I can save I will right now. I believe most synthetics buy Major Oil Brands are probably pretty darn good.
Originally Posted By: Topo
I have always used Mobil 1 Synthetics, never had engine failures or anything, I did see increase of mpg from conventional and my engine tends to run cooler. But I hear some rave reviews about Castrol Edge, I'm sure it fine oil. But I'm wondering is there really that big a difference between these oils. I just did it because mobil is $3.00 more a jug Mobil EP that is. I'm also running Mobil EP oil filter, with the Castrol Edge I picked up a Napa Platinum. I already know that Castral Edge is Super Hydrocracked oil and mobil is PAO..But I'm thinking that isn't nothing to be to concerned about for 7500 mile OCI. Both state they are good for 15,000 miles. I rather get some input, because I'm tired of spending my money on Blackstone Lab Reports, LOL
One more thing, I have had oil analysis performed in the past and at 11,000 miles and one make-up quart added in 2 increments . 1 at 6,000 and the other at 10,000, now I understand I probably didn't need to do the second half quart, looks like I probably got carried away and overfilled a bit. But anyways my TBN was 4.1 with 10W30 Mobil EP.
TBN was 4.1 at 11k with one quart of top up oil and you're thinking about changing? Am I missing something here?
Not missing anything, Just think if I change at 6,000 miles or so to retain warranty, Castrol Edge being the better buy this time, it won't be a big deal between Mobil or Castrol, they all would last that long. I'm in a money crunch situation, every dollar I can save I will right now. I believe most synthetics buy Major Oil Brands are probably pretty darn good.