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Old 10-31-2003, 06:37 PM
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oil change time

its time for an oil change and I'm just wondering what is the best oil to use? I know to use 5w20, but not synthetic. so what does everyone recomend?:D
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you are never gonna get a start answer on this
I've had two oil changes at dealer and they used 5 20 non synteic
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so just head to the dealership for their stuff?
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I did
thats the charm of free maintaince
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Castrol is what I use. The Dealer uses it, but not ALL dealers use the same oil. My dealer said just stick with the correct weight and all will be good.

If you read the miles of posts on the sublect of oil, Castrol is mentioned quite alot.
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I'll continue to run castrol also.

I used to do the best synth I could in cars, but does it really make that much of a diff when you change it every 3k anyway (yeah, I change it often, and it's fast and cheap insurance on a new car!)
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