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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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Do you use the full synthetic in your car that's rated for 25k mi. Or the regular 7500 mi. stuff. Thanks for your input. And please, I am not asking opinions on what y'all think is the best engine lubricant. Thanks again.
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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I used the 7500mile one, now use the Turbo formulated one. Both work great. Unlike what you will hear from others, I did/do notice the motor runs smoother, and my mpg went up by at least 5. I get about 25-27 city, 29-35 highway. My most recent tank filled 10.2 gallons, and had 314 miles on the trip computer.

I drain it every 7500 give or take a few miles. For the record, when I drain it, my oil is never pitch black. Its a dark caramel brown.
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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its the amsoil "ATM" 10w-30 you want. it comes out on top of every test for motor oils I've ever read. and yes I do notice a small difference. I change it at about 5-6k or you can leave it in for maybe 10k.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 04:04 AM
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Thanks for the reply guys. Guess I'll be using the "good" stuff.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by rajun asian,Mar 2 2006, 09:04 AM
Thanks for the reply guys. Guess I'll be using the "good" stuff.
I'd like to try a fill of this as well. I'm running Redline right now, but have been meaning to give Amsoil a try. Where is the best place to order this stuff? I want the ATM 10W30.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by vbeachboy,Mar 2 2006, 09:08 AM
I'd like to try a fill of this as well. I'm running Redline right now, but have been meaning to give Amsoil a try. Where is the best place to order this stuff? I want the ATM 10W30.
There are independant dealers if you can find one. Or, you can just go through Amsoil.com. That's what I'm doing. I'm also gonna get a quart of diff fluid too.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 05:00 AM
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Also, is the diff fluid you use the SVG (severe gear) 75w90? Thanks again.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rajun asian,Mar 2 2006, 06:00 AM
Also, is the diff fluid you use the SVG (severe gear) 75w90? Thanks again.
the SVG 75w-90 will work in the diff, but ask amsoil to be sure. if you drive in the warmer climates, use LE 607. its a true 90w gear oil and is available from our s2ki.com vendor. BTW im going to try the amsoil MTL in the tranny at the next change.
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