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02-20-2013, 04:09 AM
Hey guys since I've told u guys my car is getting boosted does it matter what oil I use cause I always get my oil changed at ford or should stick with another oil brand?
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02-20-2013, 04:13 AM
Any full synthetic is fine. I use royal purple HPS and a kn oil filter on all my cars

Mobil1 is also very good
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FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

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02-20-2013, 04:54 AM
Ok thank I got the Mobil 1 cause I know ford dealership does the oil change for that type of oil so when are u heading back down? My package just came in just waiting on ken to pick it up when he has a chance and what weekend are planning on doing it?
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02-20-2013, 10:11 AM
Test me. Ill be home this weekend
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

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02-20-2013, 03:26 PM
Mobil 1 is great , I was using royal purple but I found that if i went 1000kms over the oil change it really broke down. But I have had zero issues with mobil.
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#6
02-21-2013, 04:57 AM
For the past 30k i've put in whatevers on sale....honestly I haven't noticed a diff...lol
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02-21-2013, 09:22 AM
Mobil 1 is recommended by FS werks. I run it or RP 5W30.
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02-21-2013, 10:01 AM
So I would have to run 5w-30? Or stick with 5w20?
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#9
02-21-2013, 10:04 AM
See what your car likes better.
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#10
02-21-2013, 12:43 PM
New Pennzoil ultra is supposed to be the bombdiggity. Im switching from RP to either that, motul or enous (just cuz we carry those brands now, save some $$$ Tongue)
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#11
02-21-2013, 01:42 PM
I used 5-20 at the start but it burned it off and when I switched to 5-30 it stopped and seems to run better. I'd say 5-30, even my new st takes 5-30
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

2013 Focus ST Tuxedo Black - The daily
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02-22-2013, 01:48 PM
Costco sells Castrol by the jug or case of 9 for a good price, it even goes on sale some times.
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02-24-2013, 06:20 AM
I use Castrol in mine and ive always liked it. the shop i work for is also a large Castrol and Amsoil shop. Either is great in my books. i have used RP in the past and i was never really sold on it. still a good choice mind you but i cant justify spending the extra cash on it. i find Castrol Syntec does the same job but a little better.
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02-27-2013, 03:51 PM
castrol always.
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