Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1
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Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1
I used Castrol Syntec last oil change, and despite running the car hard over the weekend, and the past couple of days, I can detect no oil burned. I think that the romance between Mobil 1 and myself is now over
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Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (WhosITR)
Well WTF, how did I miss the who Mobil1 = burning oil, ****? My R has been burning since I bought it. I'd gladly switch if I thought that would fix the problem.
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Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (arren123)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by arren123 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what weight? 5w30 or 10w30?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The owner's manual specifies only 5W30 below freezing, and prefers 5W30 above freezing, too.
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From: T., O, Canada
Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (Nameless EJ6)
Just a question - under high RPMs, isn’t some oil consumption normal regardless of what brand.... Also, I remember reading somewhere that Castrol Synthetic has a high ash content....
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Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (typeR0059)
I have run alot of different oils im my bike, including castrol syntec. The first( and only) time I ever put it in, I sarted my bike and went for a short ride. It was very short cause my motor made more noise then I had ever heard out of it. I only went 5 miles, and turned around and went home to check the level, it was fine. so I dumped it for royal purple, and have never ran it again in anything
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Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (2XS)
I changed to Castrol syntec last oil change as well... 1700 miles so far and not a drip burned (yay!)- compared to the 3/4 quart I was burning every 3000 miles of Mobil 1 
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Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (canuck-mx6)
Good swapped too. When i was on Mobile 1, i burned oil fast as all hell. I switched to Castrol Syntec 5w-30 and the smoothness felt the same. I doubt i'd feel any difference cause its so small but the oil wasn't burning as fast. I heard Castrol also had the best flashpoint ratings. I think it ranked second vs. Mobil 1 which ranked 6th i think. What would the advantage be if i ran 10w-30? I ran 10w-30 and i didn't feel too much of a difference power wise but i think my gas mileage went up.
Can anyone out there confirm that?
Can anyone out there confirm that?
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Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (SurferX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SurferX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Schaeffer's seems to be very highly recommended by almost every oil expert. Unfortunately I can't figure out where I'm supposed to buy it 
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Try http://www.bobistheoilguy.com
Lots of motor oil info on that site as well
</TD></TR></TABLE>Try http://www.bobistheoilguy.com
Lots of motor oil info on that site as well
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Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (Al Bundy)
not to hijack or anything but i used to use mobil 1 and i am now using the valvoline synthetic...how would you guys compare the castrol to the valvoline
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Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (JuzOmni)
I wonder whats in it that causes it not to burn as bad. Probably something that will gum everything up, and screw you engines all up 
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Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The owner's manual specifies only 5W30 below freezing, and prefers 5W30 above freezing, too.
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10W30 has less addidtives so I'd rather run that if you had to run mixed weight. Maybe in the north during winter I'd do 5W-30.. but otherwise..
The owner's manual specifies only 5W30 below freezing, and prefers 5W30 above freezing, too.
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10W30 has less addidtives so I'd rather run that if you had to run mixed weight. Maybe in the north during winter I'd do 5W-30.. but otherwise..
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Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (Dr Pooface)
My friends and me using Castrol Synthec RS Racing 10W60 on track.
Oil temp is a little bit higher but we burn almost no oil...
5W30 is for street application, I think... It`s too thin and I`d had no peace of mind with a viscosity of only 30 on track
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Oil temp is a little bit higher but we burn almost no oil...
5W30 is for street application, I think... It`s too thin and I`d had no peace of mind with a viscosity of only 30 on track
Castrol
works for me
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Re: Well, I finally stopped using Mobil 1 (EbboyPSi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EbboyPSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I too used to use Mobil 1.
I know its pricey but I am loving Red Line synthetic. One plus is that I don't have to change my oil as often </TD></TR></TABLE>
Does oil such as Red Line and/or Amsoil burn up as fast as Mobil 1?
I know its pricey but I am loving Red Line synthetic. One plus is that I don't have to change my oil as often
</TD></TR></TABLE>Does oil such as Red Line and/or Amsoil burn up as fast as Mobil 1?