Best syn fluids???

JBeryleC · 03-16-2004, 01:05 AM

Hey all...

Opinions on the best fluids to run???

Engine oil
Tranny fluid
Rearend fluid

I think I wanna run synthetic in all, any suggestions??

The car only has 9800 miles on it. Is it to late to switch over to synthetic?

I've heard that you shouldnt switch from conventional oils to synthetic on a used vehicle. True?

Somethin about the build up that actually acts a seal around moving parts.

Let me know

Thanks in advance

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 03-16-2004, 07:50 AM

You can switch at anytime...I use Mobile 1 - Engine, Red Line - Trans, Red Line - Rear.

xxxBlakexxx · 03-16-2004, 12:41 PM

I concur with Red 100%

blue00gt · 03-16-2004, 02:38 PM

I have Mobil 1 synthetic in the engine, trans, and rear.

JBeryleC · 03-17-2004, 01:58 AM

So I'm asuming that Mobile1 makes synthetic diff & tranny fluid???
I havent seen it. Maybe not looking hard enough?

and it's a totally different thickness for each right?
3 seperate products?

Sorry, kinda new to this performance stuff

Jason1320 · 03-17-2004, 01:49 PM

Mobile 1 Syn...for the engine....I haven't change the others yet.

blue00gt · 03-17-2004, 02:58 PM

Yep, they are all different Mobil 1 products. Even your local oil change place should have the Mobil 1 synthetics for the entire drivetrain.

JBeryleC · 03-17-2004, 03:02 PM

Ok, awesome!

Thanks for the advice

explicitone · 03-17-2004, 04:06 PM

I run royal purple trans & rear and mobil 1 for oil
but after being at my buddys shop and seeing a motor that had run royal purple oil the whole life of the motor but the break in I will be switching over cause the motor had 70k on it and when we pulled it apart it looked like it 70 miles on it you could still see the hone marks and the bearings were in the best shape I have ever seem in a car that was raced and beat of for 70k miles they looked brand new

JBeryleC · 03-17-2004, 04:14 PM

Yes but have you seen a 70k motor torn apart, that has run mobile1 syn it's whole life???

Whos to say it's not as good, or if not better?

do you have something real to compare it to?

If so, I'll take your word for it and run purple
by the way... is the royal purple ACTUALLY purple?
or is it just the bottle thats purple?

if it is purple in color, thats kinda cool

explicitone · 03-17-2004, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JBeryleC
Yes but have you seen a 70k motor torn apart, that has run mobile1 syn it's whole life???

Whos to say it's not as good, or if not better?

do you have something real to compare it to?

If so, I'll take your word for it and run purple
by the way... is the royal purple ACTUALLY purple?
or is it just the bottle thats purple?

if it is purple in color, thats kinda cool

I have my buddy that works at that shop as well that all he ran untill he spun a rod bearing
we drained the oil(only 1500 old) and his bearings were scorched
and the cyl wall looked like someone stuck a rock in between the ring and the wall

that motor only had 25k on it went it let go since then he has been running R/P and with his new setup spinning the motor to 9500 all day long pulled it out over the winter to check everything before race season and it looked perfect mind this motor has a whole race season and maybe 20k on it and a lot of stop light runs

JBeryleC · 03-17-2004, 05:40 PM

So... is it actully purple in color?

Where can I buy this stuff? Do they have it all the oil change spots?

I've never heard of it.

explicitone · 03-17-2004, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JBeryleC
So... is it actully purple in color?

Where can I buy this stuff? Do they have it all the oil change spots?

I've never heard of it.

yes it is
I would look on ebay thats where i get mine through karl racing

they have great service
the 3 best oils
are amsoil
royal purple
redline
and no most oil change places dont have it

xxxBlakexxx · 03-17-2004, 09:10 PM

Speaking of amsoil, I here that stuff is good for one year OR 25,000 miles.

Anybody out there using this stuff? If so, how long you running it?

I am using Mobile I. I don't care about the cost of oil if it's worth it. I am ready for a sesonal oil change soon and may change based on some good advice.

explicitone · 03-17-2004, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xxxBlakexxx
Speaking of amsoil, I here that stuff is good for one year OR 25,000 miles.

Anybody out there using this stuff? If so, how long you running it?

I am using Mobile I. I don't care about the cost of oil if it's worth it. I am ready for a sesonal oil change soon and may change based on some good advice.

I would still change as the owner book says that came with car I dont care good a oil is I would never go that long without changing it

its not the oil breaking down that would bother me its the dirt that gets in the motor that the filter does not filter out that destroys bearings and rings so oils are just better againest friction then others

xxxBlakexxx · 03-17-2004, 09:40 PM

Amsoil recomends running a cleaner first before changing to their fluid AND filter changes during the 25,000 miles and topping off what you loose with the filter. Their filters are supposed to be really good too.

explicitone · 03-17-2004, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xxxBlakexxx
Amsoil recomends running a cleaner first before changing to their fluid AND filter changes during the 25,000 miles and topping off what you loose with the filter. Their filters are supposed to be really good too.

it maybe but I would never go that long between changes but to each there own

JBeryleC · 03-18-2004, 01:22 AM

Seriously check out royalpurple.com

I got sold on it! WOW!

Sounds like awesome stuff... I am ordering motor, tranny, and rear end fluids next pay day!

Anyone have an opinion on K&N air filters? I've heard they can screw up the MAF by coating it with the filiment oil it uses... true??

Also.. are the K&N oil filters good?

xxxBlakexxx · 03-18-2004, 07:38 AM

K&N are the standard for filter greatness. I too have heard that once before...I think it is just a rumor. May happen if someone over coats it with oil after cleaning it I suppose.

explicitone · 03-18-2004, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JBeryleC
Seriously check out royalpurple.com

I got sold on it! WOW!

Sounds like awesome stuff... I am ordering motor, tranny, and rear end fluids next pay day!

Anyone have an opinion on K&N air filters? I've heard they can screw up the MAF by coating it with the filiment oil it uses... true??

Also.. are the K&N oil filters good?

yes and no
what happens
is the oil coats the wire for the maf causing it to pick up and hold dirt but its not that big of a deal
what you do it wait about a month after you but the K&N in and then get some elec. contact cleaner spray it on let it dry and put it back on the car and do this again a month after you clean your K&N it has become a routine for me anyway

03-16-2004, 01:05 AM	#1
JBeryleC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 169	Best syn fluids??? Hey all... Opinions on the best fluids to run??? Engine oil Tranny fluid Rearend fluid I think I wanna run synthetic in all, any suggestions?? The car only has 9800 miles on it. Is it to late to switch over to synthetic? I've heard that you shouldnt switch from conventional oils to synthetic on a used vehicle. True? Somethin about the build up that actually acts a seal around moving parts. Let me know Thanks in advance __________________ Torch Red '02 GT Convertible 5 spd BBK long tubes, BBK h-pipe, MAC mufflers, K&N w/ silencer trimmed, FRPP 70mm throttle body, C&L plenum, Mobil1 synthetic fluids, FRPP aluminum drive shaft, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, FRPP 4.10's, 18x9 & 18x10 Saleens with Dunlop SP Super Sport Race rubber, Mach1 grill (GT delete), & Mach1 bumper chin! Click here for pictures & more info! If you are in Northern California, check out North Bay Mustang Club for local meets and cruises!

03-16-2004, 07:50 AM	#2
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	You can switch at anytime...I use Mobile 1 - Engine, Red Line - Trans, Red Line - Rear. __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

03-16-2004, 12:41 PM	#3
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	I concur with Red 100% __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

03-16-2004, 02:38 PM	#4
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	I have Mobil 1 synthetic in the engine, trans, and rear. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

03-17-2004, 01:58 AM	#5
JBeryleC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 169	So I'm asuming that Mobile1 makes synthetic diff & tranny fluid??? I havent seen it. Maybe not looking hard enough? and it's a totally different thickness for each right? 3 seperate products? Sorry, kinda new to this performance stuff __________________ Torch Red '02 GT Convertible 5 spd BBK long tubes, BBK h-pipe, MAC mufflers, K&N w/ silencer trimmed, FRPP 70mm throttle body, C&L plenum, Mobil1 synthetic fluids, FRPP aluminum drive shaft, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, FRPP 4.10's, 18x9 & 18x10 Saleens with Dunlop SP Super Sport Race rubber, Mach1 grill (GT delete), & Mach1 bumper chin! Click here for pictures & more info! If you are in Northern California, check out North Bay Mustang Club for local meets and cruises!

03-17-2004, 01:49 PM	#6
Jason1320 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 45	Mobile 1 Syn...for the engine....I haven't change the others yet. __________________ 2003 Mustang Cobra (Sonic Blue) - Bone Stock!!! Best 1/4 mile - ???

03-17-2004, 02:58 PM	#7
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Yep, they are all different Mobil 1 products. Even your local oil change place should have the Mobil 1 synthetics for the entire drivetrain. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

03-17-2004, 03:02 PM	#8
JBeryleC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 169	Ok, awesome! Thanks for the advice __________________ Torch Red '02 GT Convertible 5 spd BBK long tubes, BBK h-pipe, MAC mufflers, K&N w/ silencer trimmed, FRPP 70mm throttle body, C&L plenum, Mobil1 synthetic fluids, FRPP aluminum drive shaft, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, FRPP 4.10's, 18x9 & 18x10 Saleens with Dunlop SP Super Sport Race rubber, Mach1 grill (GT delete), & Mach1 bumper chin! Click here for pictures & more info! If you are in Northern California, check out North Bay Mustang Club for local meets and cruises!

03-17-2004, 04:06 PM	#9
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	I run royal purple trans & rear and mobil 1 for oil but after being at my buddys shop and seeing a motor that had run royal purple oil the whole life of the motor but the break in I will be switching over cause the motor had 70k on it and when we pulled it apart it looked like it 70 miles on it you could still see the hone marks and the bearings were in the best shape I have ever seem in a car that was raced and beat of for 70k miles they looked brand new __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

03-17-2004, 04:14 PM	#10
JBeryleC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 169	Yes but have you seen a 70k motor torn apart, that has run mobile1 syn it's whole life??? Whos to say it's not as good, or if not better? do you have something real to compare it to? If so, I'll take your word for it and run purple by the way... is the royal purple ACTUALLY purple? or is it just the bottle thats purple? if it is purple in color, thats kinda cool __________________ Torch Red '02 GT Convertible 5 spd BBK long tubes, BBK h-pipe, MAC mufflers, K&N w/ silencer trimmed, FRPP 70mm throttle body, C&L plenum, Mobil1 synthetic fluids, FRPP aluminum drive shaft, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, FRPP 4.10's, 18x9 & 18x10 Saleens with Dunlop SP Super Sport Race rubber, Mach1 grill (GT delete), & Mach1 bumper chin! Click here for pictures & more info! If you are in Northern California, check out North Bay Mustang Club for local meets and cruises!

03-17-2004, 05:40 PM	#12
JBeryleC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 169	So... is it actully purple in color? Where can I buy this stuff? Do they have it all the oil change spots? I've never heard of it. __________________ Torch Red '02 GT Convertible 5 spd BBK long tubes, BBK h-pipe, MAC mufflers, K&N w/ silencer trimmed, FRPP 70mm throttle body, C&L plenum, Mobil1 synthetic fluids, FRPP aluminum drive shaft, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, FRPP 4.10's, 18x9 & 18x10 Saleens with Dunlop SP Super Sport Race rubber, Mach1 grill (GT delete), & Mach1 bumper chin! Click here for pictures & more info! If you are in Northern California, check out North Bay Mustang Club for local meets and cruises!

03-17-2004, 09:10 PM	#14
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Speaking of amsoil, I here that stuff is good for one year OR 25,000 miles. Anybody out there using this stuff? If so, how long you running it? I am using Mobile I. I don't care about the cost of oil if it's worth it. I am ready for a sesonal oil change soon and may change based on some good advice. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

03-17-2004, 09:40 PM	#16
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Amsoil recomends running a cleaner first before changing to their fluid AND filter changes during the 25,000 miles and topping off what you loose with the filter. Their filters are supposed to be really good too. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

03-18-2004, 01:22 AM	#18
JBeryleC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 169	Seriously check out royalpurple.com I got sold on it! WOW! Sounds like awesome stuff... I am ordering motor, tranny, and rear end fluids next pay day! Anyone have an opinion on K&N air filters? I've heard they can screw up the MAF by coating it with the filiment oil it uses... true?? Also.. are the K&N oil filters good? __________________ Torch Red '02 GT Convertible 5 spd BBK long tubes, BBK h-pipe, MAC mufflers, K&N w/ silencer trimmed, FRPP 70mm throttle body, C&L plenum, Mobil1 synthetic fluids, FRPP aluminum drive shaft, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, FRPP 4.10's, 18x9 & 18x10 Saleens with Dunlop SP Super Sport Race rubber, Mach1 grill (GT delete), & Mach1 bumper chin! Click here for pictures & more info! If you are in Northern California, check out North Bay Mustang Club for local meets and cruises!

03-18-2004, 07:38 AM	#19
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	K&N are the standard for filter greatness. I too have heard that once before...I think it is just a rumor. May happen if someone over coats it with oil after cleaning it I suppose. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

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