02-14-2016, 02:41 PM | #1 |
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Is it OK to switch synthetic oil brands?
I have been using Mobil 1 from day one. I was wondering if it's ok to switch to a different synthetic brand after 30,000 miles of using Mobil 1?
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02-14-2016, 03:05 PM | #2 |
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Yes, switch all you want.
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I know there are techs who swear by switching oil often.
Different detergent blends remove different deposits... Eh. Just what I've heard. I stick to two brands - Rotella T6 and Castrol Syntec.
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02-14-2016, 03:16 PM | #4 |
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02-14-2016, 03:33 PM | #5 |
I used mobile 1 for 30,000 then Royal purple for the next 40,000. By now a lot have read the article on oils that were tested and I was considering Pennzoil ultra platinum until I see it no longer carries the Dexos 5 rating. Since it seemed to be pure synthetic base made from natural gas I was interested. I am holding off for now to see where this is going.
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02-14-2016, 11:31 PM | #7 | |
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As for the OP question, I have switched a couple times, no problem. I just wouldn't switch to anything NON-synthetic or even a blend.
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02-15-2016, 09:19 AM | #8 |
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They have to pay every year to have the DEXOS logo on the label I believe.
I use Mobil 1 and Pennzoil Plat exclusively in all of my cars
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02-15-2016, 03:05 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for all the feedback. I am thinking about switching to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum.
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02-15-2016, 05:32 PM | #10 |
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Pennzoil Platinum, Ultra Platinum and Gold are on the current dexos1 list:
http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brand1/
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02-15-2016, 07:44 PM | #11 |
Seems I read somewhere that ultra platinum is no longer certified and next year platinum will no longer be certified.
I plan to try ultra anyway as I don't think the product changed, just their choice of wether to certify or not. |
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02-15-2016, 08:21 PM | #13 |
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I was a Mobil 1 guy until I started seeing the Amsoil test results and performance reports. I 'know a guy' that can help you if Amsoil is an option that's on the table.
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02-15-2016, 08:26 PM | #14 |
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Amsoil signature series here, until someone makes somthing better.
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