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ThaVirus · 03-22-2015, 07:39 PM

What if you have a hike mileage car, say 160,000+, that you've been using standard oil for at least the past 4 years. Would making a switch to synthetic be a smart move?

Brock · 03-22-2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

What if you have a hike mileage car, say 160,000+, that you've been using standard oil for at least the past 4 years. Would making a switch to synthetic be a smart move?

Not really. Throwing money away.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-22-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Not really. Throwing money away.

Not at all, because you're still going further between changes with synthetic.

Brock · 03-22-2015, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

Not at all, because you're still going further between changes with synthetic.

I would probably not go 10,000 miles between changes in a car with 160k, synthetic or not. That's just me.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-22-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

I would probably not go 10,000 miles between changes in a car with 160k, synthetic or not. That's just me.

I've done it, but I don't blame you.

**alanm** · 03-22-2015, 08:10 PM

Without reading any posts and trying hard not to be sexist I would not at all be shocked to find that this car was being driven by a woman.

Jimmya · 03-22-2015, 08:46 PM

I use Mobil 1 synthetic, and change it around every 5-7000 miles. Still change the oil myself.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-22-2015, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmya

Still change the oil myself.

So do I. No way am I paying someone to do it.

**Bugeater** · 03-22-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

So do I. No way am I paying someone to do it.

It's actually not all that much more to take it to a quick lube place, but every goddamn time I take it to one of those places I've had trouble getting the filter off the next time because those cocksmokers always put an oil filter wrench on it and tighten the holy **** out of it. So I do it myself if at all possible.

88TG88 · 03-22-2015, 09:02 PM

I have a Maserati, those change their own oil.

DC.chief · 03-22-2015, 09:43 PM

I had a new customer come in the other day with a 2010 challenger rt with 33k on it for an odd noise from the engine and it had never had an oil change. It's wild how oblivious people are. We put a jasper reman in it that cost him 6819 bucks

**Perineum Ripper** · 03-22-2015, 11:53 PM

I use Castrol Edge in my truck with a Fram Tough Guard filter..change every 3000 miles even though everything says I can go 5000-10000..all together it's like $35 and I'm completely fine with paying that because I plan on keeping the truck for a long time..so I want to keep the engine in as good of shape as possible..it only has 70000 miles and I plan on keeping it until it has over 200000..I put on about 7000 a year

If people only keep their vehicles for 4-6 years..and drive less than 15000 miles a year regular oil is going to be good enough if they change every 3000..it won't make sense financially to put in synthetic oil..if people keep vehicles longer then I would suggest paying an extra $5-15 every few months

**penguinz** · 03-23-2015, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mac459

I use Castrol Edge in my truck with a Fram Tough Guard filter..change every 3000 miles even though everything says I can go 5000-10000..all together it's like $35 and I'm completely fine with paying that because I plan on keeping the truck for a long time..so I want to keep the engine in as good of shape as possible..it only has 70000 miles and I plan on keeping it until it has over 200000..I put on about 7000 a year

If people only keep their vehicles for 4-6 years..and drive less than 15000 miles a year regular oil is going to be good enough if they change every 3000..it won't make sense financially to put in synthetic oil..if people keep vehicles longer then I would suggest paying an extra $5-15 every few months

Fram filters are junk. If you value your vehicle i would suggest a different brand. Wix or Napa Gold is are decent. My preference for mine is K&N or Royal Purple

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-23-2015, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Fram filters are junk. If you value your vehicle i would suggest a different brand. Wix or Napa Gold is are decent. My preference for mine is K&N or Royal Purple

Eh, I've always used Fram. I've never heard anything negative about them.

KC native · 03-23-2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Fram filters are junk. If you value your vehicle i would suggest a different brand. Wix or Napa Gold is are decent. My preference for mine is K&N or Royal Purple

The tough guards aren't junk. The base level frams are though.

Wix, Napa Gold, and Bosch are all good.

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DC.chief I'm your huckleberry Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern VA Casino cash: $7965213	I had a new customer come in the other day with a 2010 challenger rt with 33k on it for an odd noise from the engine and it had never had an oil change. It's wild how oblivious people are. We put a jasper reman in it that cost him 6819 bucks
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03-22-2015, 11:53 PM	#12
Perineum Ripper Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $1739542	I use Castrol Edge in my truck with a Fram Tough Guard filter..change every 3000 miles even though everything says I can go 5000-10000..all together it's like $35 and I'm completely fine with paying that because I plan on keeping the truck for a long time..so I want to keep the engine in as good of shape as possible..it only has 70000 miles and I plan on keeping it until it has over 200000..I put on about 7000 a year If people only keep their vehicles for 4-6 years..and drive less than 15000 miles a year regular oil is going to be good enough if they change every 3000..it won't make sense financially to put in synthetic oil..if people keep vehicles longer then I would suggest paying an extra $5-15 every few months
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