I have had my G for about 1.5 months. I got the oil changed once from whatever they had to <font color=orange>Synthetic</font color=orange><font color=green> Quaker State</font color=green>. I am going to switch to <font color=blue>Amsoil</font color=blue> next change. Does anyone think I should put on a bypass filter even if I decide to change my oil regularlly?

Thanks
-Joe Avino

 

That depends on how often regularly is.... What will be your oil drain interval?



03 G35
02 Sequoia

 

Its not neccesary thats just overkill. Relocating would be nice but ehh. But my big reason would be due to the decrease in oil pressure.

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Intervals as in change it like every 3000-4000 miles as it's supose to be with normal oil. And what you mean relocating? And what is it you're talking about pressure? I am so confused.

 

If you're going to continue changing your oil every 3000-4000 miles, continue using conventional oil. Oil analysis tests have consistently shown that a high quality dino like Castrol GTX or Pennzoil easily lasts 4-5K miles.

Unless you're considering longer drain intervals such as 15,000 miles or more, a high quality synthetic like Amsoil is just a waste of money.


03 G35
02 Sequoia

 

Hey Joe - a bypass filter is a good investment IF you plan on extended drain intervals. If not it is overkill.

I had a 2000 F-250 Powerstroke diesel with bypass filter, I changed the main filter at 10,000 miles and the bypass filter at 30,000 miles. I also used oil analysis every 10,000. I sold the truck with 36,000 miles and I had 33,000 miles on the oil. The truck now has over 70,000 miles and the new owner changed the oil once since it made him feel better. (he didn't need to because the oil analysis said that the oil was good for continued use.) What you have to remember is that the additive package is what wears out and causes the oil to degrade. By changing the filter and adding make up oil, you are essentially refreshing the additive package helping to extend the drain interval.

I would suggest an alternative for your peace of mind though. How about doing 10,000 mile oil changes and change the regular filter every 5000 miles?

Do what your comfortable with though. I know a lot of people that aren't comfortable with the 25,000 mile oil changes, but have no problem running the oil 7500 or 10,000 miles. It is ultimately your choice. Just make sure that your comfortable with your decision.

John

 

Thanks John. Do you think I am just fine with the <font color=orange>Synthetic </font color=orange><font color=green>Quaker State </font color=green>if I change my oil regularlly? Or should I go with <font color=blue>Amsoil </font color=blue>and change every 10,000 miles?

<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by malx on 05/02/03 08:59 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

I really like the Amsoil, but that is because it is what I use. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img] I'm sure that you are fine with the Quaker State, especially if you are changing it at normal intervals. Any synthetic is going to offer better protection that Dino oil, but then again, I've seen cars on Dino and regular changes that have never had any problems either. IMO - you need to do what is comfortable for you.

I do not sell Amsoil, I just use it! Of course if there was enough interest from you folks, it would be easy to change my Preferred Customer status to Dealer status. [img]/w3timages/icons/wink.gif[/img] [img]/w3timages/icons/wink.gif[/img]

John

 

sorry i havent responeded yet have been out yet, was out of town fo the weekend.

Typically when installing a bypass filter you have the opprotunity to relocate the fitlers which makes it much simplier to change the oil and filters especially on out g's. Now when adding a bypass filter there will be a drop in oilpressure some peiple thing the drop is negligent and wont effect the car. I am an advocate of - one shouldntm ess with oil pressure.

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