Synthetic or not???

Seraph · 05-17-2000, 09:55 AM

I'm curious to what fellow mustang owners are using as far as oil. The owners manual calls for a 5w-30. Should I pay the little extra and use a synthetic??? And also some opinions of performance chips are needed.
Thanks,
Scott

97snakedriver · 05-17-2000, 03:30 PM

I did the break-in with mineral, then changed to Mobil 1 Synthetic. It cost a lot more, but it works a lot better.

macx · 05-20-2000, 08:06 PM

Go to the tech section on this site, under powertrain, there's an oil comparison test. Synthetics rate higher in heat capacity and in lubricating ability. Also do free up a little power - flow easier (also good for cold weather). In a new engine, should be worth it.

05-17-2000, 09:55 AM	#1
Seraph Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Manchester Ga. USA Posts: 4	Synthetic or not??? I'm curious to what fellow mustang owners are using as far as oil. The owners manual calls for a 5w-30. Should I pay the little extra and use a synthetic??? And also some opinions of performance chips are needed. Thanks, Scott

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05-17-2000, 03:30 PM	#2
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	I did the break-in with mineral, then changed to Mobil 1 Synthetic. It cost a lot more, but it works a lot better.

05-20-2000, 08:06 PM	#3
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	Go to the tech section on this site, under powertrain, there's an oil comparison test. Synthetics rate higher in heat capacity and in lubricating ability. Also do free up a little power - flow easier (also good for cold weather). In a new engine, should be worth it.