i think im going to try my next oil change myself the next 3k miles. but was wondering which oil you guys prefer to use? i know we're suppose to use 5w/30 semi synthetic, but which oil filter should i use? and how many quarts will i need?

I'm also considering on buying Royal Purple from Autobacs. I hear thats a nice expensive oil that wouldn't be needing any changing for 10k miles. True? what do you guys think?

 

I switched to Mobil 1 full Synthetic and I think you need 5-qts. NAPA or Pep Boys should have the filter you need. Other threads have been started about this and the conculsion is that Wal-Mart is the cheapest place to get the M1 if purchased in bulk.

 

5w-30 full-syn royal purple.

 

+1.......

 

+1
Never thought about Walmart. I'll have to check them out

 

i was running royal purple also . these last oli change i whent with red line

 

Anyone using 5w-20 oil?

 

5 quart jugs of Mobil1 at walmart are only $23. Buy a filter and that's all you'll need to DIY.
-GP-

 

Mobil 1 5000 in 5-30 from walmart

 

5W30 castrol syntec

 

Motul 5W40 Full Synthetic w/ a Purolator Pure One filter (the long one for the FX45)

 

Mobil 1 10W-30, Mobil 1 filter

 

hmm..very interesting...i knew walmart had to be the best buy...now if only they can get royal purple.

when do you guys change the oil of the full synthetic...still every 3k miles?

 

did you guys feel a change in how the motor reacted to the oil? how often do you change it ?

 

nope.

It just makes you feel like your treating your car better.