Favorite Oil to Use?

[shawn]

am i the only fan of royal purple 10 W 30 out here?

 

[firetruck41]

am i the only fan of royal purple 10 W 30 out here?

Yup, from what I remember in past oil discussions, Royal Purple ranked at the bottom of the synthetic oils, along with the old castrol. It seemed like a pretty bad value anyway, as it was quite a bit more expensive than other synth, but it's been a while since I looked at how much it costs.

 

[ryanjl]

Ok thanks! I thought i saw a Mobil 1 mineral based at WalMart the other day but must have been another brand.

Mobil makes a mineral oil, comes in a blue bottle labeled "Mobil".

"Mobil 1", however, is strictly synthetic.

 

[CDN_Cruiser]

I usw Amsoil mostly because it's easier for me to buy locally (I can buy at their warehouse directly) and is therefore cheaper than paying retail for Mobil 1 (which I used to use). The other reason is that I could buy all the other synthetic stuff I needed (eg both types of grease, gear lube, ATF) at the same place.

Cheers, Hugh

 

[Hayes]

What do you folks think of Valvoline MaxLife (mineral)?
I change every 3000-4000 miles, and my truck doesn't seem to eat much at all.

Also, I take it there are also some strong opinions on filter brands. I've been using Fram P8H. I suspect that some will recommend something different. Why? Please elaborate.

While we're giving opinions on various slippery fluids, why don't we list them all, and why?

Hayes uses:

Motor oil: Valvoline MaxLife (mineral) because the name "MaxLife" gives me warm fuzzies.

Oil Filter: Fram P8HA because the guy at Checker told me to use that one.

Tranny: Valvoline MaxLife DextronIII same reason as motor oil.

Gear Lube: Valvoline 90w because I've apparantly got a thing for Valvoline.

Did I miss anything?

Hayes

 

[3puttcop]

What do you folks think of Valvoline MaxLife (mineral)?

Good day 80 people! Have a FJ60 with 138k....Use it in 20W-50, it made a huge change in engine noise. K&N filter here.

 

[ryanjl]

Cut open various styles of oil filters, and Fram has the least amount of filtration media, as well as a weak anti-drainback valve.

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters.html

The guy at Checker most likely suggested the Fram because he had a book behind the counter that told him the correct filter for your Land Cruiser.

 

[Hayes]

Good read, shocker.
Some meaningful observations there.

I'll not put anymore Frams on my truck.

I ordered a case of Wix 51515s from www.fleetfilter.com for $2.61 each. This should cover my oil changes for a few years.

Hayes

 

[cary]

Also, I take it there are also some strong opinions on filter brands. I've been using Fram P8H. I suspect that some will recommend something different. Why? Please elaborate.

Did I miss anything?

Hayes

LMAO. That is the same Filter that fram has made for 30+ years. It was originally speced for Ford small block motors (260/289/302/351w). Fram filters are about as worthless as they get, paper drainback preventers, little filter media, etc.. As others have suggested, Factory, Wix, Napa Gold, are all good filters.

 

[Grouseman]

Cruiserheads,

If you have a Camping World in your town, check to see if they have Mobile
One oil on Sale. I just purchased 16 bottles for 3.29 a bottle. That is all they had. I am going to check online too.

Grouseman

 

[cary]

Cruiserheads,

If you have a Camping World in your town, check to see if they have Mobile
One oil on Sale. I just purchased 16 bottles for 3.29 a bottle.
Grouseman

You were ripped off. Mobil 1 is the good stuff, Mobile 1 is some company trying to capitalize on the hard work of Mobil.

 

[OGBeno]

Crank Case: Shell Rotella T 15w-40 (summer)
Mobil 1 5w-30 (winter)

Both of these are 3K intervals

Transmission: Coastal ATF (I switch it out every 3K)

X-fer-Case: Coastal 80w-90 (changed out every 3K)

Differentials: Coastal 80w-90 (changed out every 3K)

Brake Fluid: Valvoline Synthetic

Power Steering: Mobil 1 ATF

Radiator: Toyota Red (changed out once a year)

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Motor-Mobil 1 15w-50, trialing 0w-40 right now, 5k intervals

Diffs-Chevron Delo Gear ESI 80w-90-yearly change, or after deep water

Transfer Mobil 1 75w-90, yearly change

ATF-Mobil 1 Dexron III, 4 qt swap at each oil change

Wheel bearings-Mobil 1 grease

Knuckle and all zerk fittings-Amsoil Moly Grease