I want to start to run my car with synthetic oil, I am going to use a blend once before i switch over. But I am not sure which brand to use. I want to use one that is around $5 a quart. I think Mobil1 and Castrol Syntech are good. Any suggestions?
thanks!!!

 

i'm not big on the synthetic stuff so i'm not sure what to tell ya man.

 

I have used Mobil 1. LPE and Callaway recommend it

 

mobile 1 for me

 

So why the hell did you even post? Looking to up your count? I've been running Mobil One in my Z for the last year or so. I've read it's pretty good, but to me oil is oil.

 

another vote for Mobil 1

 

Amsoil bumper to bumper

 

I would drain out the motor by letting it sit overnight with the screw out and changing the filter and replacing the screw before I put in the new stuff. Wouldn't bother with a blend. Just go straight. LPE had me run 30W oil to break it in and this was in the middle of winter. Had to keep it heated in a garage when I got home, drove the hell out of it for 500 miles, changed oil, 500 miles, changed to Mobil 1 but 1000 miles later, I changed again and at 3000 once more just because I am paranoid.

 

I was thinking the same thing . I use mobil 1 myself. Synthetic is the way to go

 

dont leve your drain pan open overnight you might get a hatian or mexican stuck in there overnight yeah seriously dude why did you post. just drain it good for like 2 hrs then bam your all set oil is oil personally i recommend valvoline max life and lucas additive does wonders on pressure

 

 

I don't think you will go wrong with either Mobil 1 or Castrol.

I use the Castrol synthetic in my wifes' 2002 T/A, but use regular Castrol in my 87 Z28, 87 Honda M/C, & 88 Bronco.

I've heard of Amsoil & Redline, but the two names you mentioned up top are readily available.

On your 355 TPI, did you rebuild it yourself or have a mechanic do it?

 

Mobil 0w 40w best off both worlds.

 

ya 0-40 or 0-30 is good, if ur engine doesnt burn it like crazy

 

I bought the car with the motor already in it, i talked to the kid i bought it from and he gave me the mechanics name who did the work. I am going over the whole motor to make sure everything is good. I really want to but a holley stealth ram, 58mm TB, 200cc/65cc heads, and 26-30 lbs injectors.
anyway, I think the votes go to Mobil one for me. I also heard amsoil is really good and tha "all the guys at the track use it" but i never see it anywhere and its probably expensive. Mobil one is in the Shoprite by my house.
thanks guys!