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I know, silly. I've read the "Official Oil Thread" but I just can't decide for my DD if I should go traditional or synthetic. I probably average 150 miles per

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Old 07-20-2015, 10:38 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I know, silly. I've read the "Official Oil Thread" but I just can't decide for my DD if I should go traditional or synthetic. I probably average 150 miles per week. Car is at 4000 miles and I need to schedule the appointment.
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I chose synthetic because 5 quarts of Mobil 1 at Walmart only costs $25. If you're not into the DIY thing, then buy the oil and take it to the shop you want to do your oil change. Don't forget the oil filter. Labor is often $10-15 at your dealer or almost any lube shop. I just hate letting other people work on the Z
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I chose synthetic because 5 quarts of Mobil 1 at Walmart only costs $25. If you're not into the DIY thing, then buy the oil and take it to the shop you want to do your oil change. Don't forget the oil filter. Labor is often $10-15 at your dealer or almost any lube shop. I just hate letting other people work on the Z
I second that, Mobil1 at BJ's was on sale last week for $26 and that is what I've been using for 34K miles out of the 37k that are on it now.
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Spend the extra 2 starbucks per change and get the better oil. If you plan on keeping the car.
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Any synthetic is fine. Any regular oil is fine. The key is to regularly change your oil.
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Spend the extra 2 starbucks per change and get the better oil. If you plan on keeping the car.
I do plan on keeping it a very long time. Thanks everyone.
P.S. Not a Starbucks fan ;-)
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I do plan on keeping it a very long time. Thanks everyone.
P.S. Not a Starbucks fan ;-)
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The point of course it's not much more to use the better oil, when not at a dealership. I'm over 225,000 miles on my Z, is it cause I used Redline? No idea, but it sure didn't hurt.
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go synthetic! Best off the shelf lubricant is Pennzoil ultra platinum... if you want to spend a few extra $ and get the best of the best go amsoil SS or Motul
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Mobil1 0w-40 and be done with it. On sale at wallymart.
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