i looked in the FAQ's but i couldnt find any information on what type of oil i should use, because i need an oil change. i have a 5th generation base model. should i go synthetic?

thanks

nick

 

Synthetic is always better if you can afford it. Lasts a lot longer, makes more power, lubes better, etc... I am currently using 10w-30 Mobil 1.

 

oh ok so if i decide to get synthetic or not. its going to be 10w-30 either way. i heard of why synthetic is better, but i didnt know it makes more power. thats cool. how many quarts does the 5th gen lude take? assuming you have one.

 

I would assume 5...

 

buy 6 to be safe....

 

mine takes 6 with filter change... these things hold a **** load lol.

 

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the 5th gen takes about 5qts with filter change...once you go synthetic, there's no turning back (to conventional). Royal Purple or Mobil1 = but i think Royal Purple last longer.

 

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I don't know who thought that up out of thin air one day but it is totally not true I went from regular to synthetic and back to regular and no problems at all.

 

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Thats false, get 6qts just in case.

 

so its 10w-30 either way? does anyone use a different oil?

 

^^if youre going with 10-30, you might as well use 5-30. Make it a little easier on your motor at startup.

 

I use 5W-30 because it says to right on your oil cap.

OEM specs are never wrong

 

thanks alot. i had a different oil cap when i baught my car so i didnt know what to put in lol. also, didnt get a manual with my 5th gen, but thats coming in the mail.
so ill use 5w-30.

thanks everyone