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Striker
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008, 1:22 AM
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This is my first post and I'd like to say hello to all members and at the same time ask a question that has probably been asked a thousand times already but I need an answer.
I just bought a 2007 PTC w/ 35000 miles on it and I would like to go to synthetic oil but I have heard that changing from regular oil after a certain amount of miles to synthetics can cause problems. i.e. leaks etc.
Any info or help? How about recommendations for the best synthetics?
I have no idea what the previous owner was using so I thought I'd better ask. Thanx.
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Posts: 4 | From: Newton, Iowa
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ptgeebee
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008, 5:01 AM
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Re: [Striker] Oil Question
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I've had no problem using Mobil 1 after switching over at about the same mileage on my 01 that now has 48,000 miles on it.
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djsamuel
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008, 6:25 AM
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Re: [ptgeebee] Oil Question
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I changed my 04 PT to Mobil 1 Extended Mileage at around 78,000 miles. 20,000 miles later, no problems. My wife's 07 went to normal Mobil 1 at the first oil change.
Doug
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r1volta
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008, 11:05 AM
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Re: [djsamuel] Oil Question
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 I have been using Mobil 1 in my 2002 Touring since new. 118,000 miles and zero oil use.
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rcktpwrd
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008, 12:55 PM
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Re: [Striker] Oil Question
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there will be no problem at all changing over to synthetic. You can change back and forth between synthetic and regular oil at any time you like with no ill effects... but most people will advise to basically stick with the same oil through out the cars life...
with older cars changing to synthetic wouldn't cause an oil leak, it's that the oil works, flows and cleans so much better than regular oil that any leaks that were already there but were covered up by dirt and gunk would be exposed, so it would look like a new leak...
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sent1
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Posted: Apr 3, 2008, 8:27 AM
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Changed to Mobil1 Synthetic at about 50,000 miles and no problems so far after a year and about 10,000 miles. I also use Mobil1's oil filter which is made specifically for Synthetic oil. It actually heavier than a normal filter. K&N also has a great filter for synthetic use.
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djsamuel
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Posted: Apr 3, 2008, 8:55 AM
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Changed to Mobil1 Synthetic at about 50,000 miles and no problems so far after a year and about 10,000 miles. I also use Mobil1's oil filter which is made specifically for Synthetic oil. It actually heavier than a normal filter. K&N also has a great filter for synthetic use.
If you compare the Mobil 1 filter to the K&N, you'll see they are the identical filter with the exception that the K&N has the 1" hex head attached to the end of the can to make it easier to remove. Other than that, they are the same filter.
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eldersptgt
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Posted: Apr 15, 2008, 1:37 PM
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Re: [Striker] Oil Question
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it all myths. go to mobil1.com and check it out.
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Posts: 353 | From: El Dorado Hils, Ca
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DREAM2ME
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Posted: Apr 17, 2008, 8:56 PM
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 HEY STRICKER
AS SOONAS I BOUGHT BOTH MY 05 AND 03 DS2 I GOT THEM
ON AMSOIL 5/30.
IT LETS MY MOTOR RUN COOLER[GOOD ON TURBO]
AND IS THE ONLY PURE SYNTHTIC.
I HAVE 60K ONE THE LI'L REDWAGON
AND NEVER A DROP USED
TRY THEM I THIN U WILL BE PLEASED
DREAM TO ME
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Posts: 104 | From: IRVING,TEXAS
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HipCat
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Posted: Apr 18, 2008, 6:57 AM
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I had no problems at all switching from regular oil to synthetic. The car smelled weird for a few days the first time I did it, but that's all. I've been using it for several years now.
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Striker
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Posted: Apr 19, 2008, 5:35 AM
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Re: [Striker] Oil Question
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Thanks everyone. Glad to know this.
I'm relieved. I'll switch at the next change.
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(This post was edited by Striker on Apr 19, 2008, 5:36 AM)
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