Whats your favorite oil, oil filter, spark, and spark plugs, why?

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08-01-04 | 08:47 AM

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Sgtblue

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After going over the Synthetic/non-synthetic info in the forum I'm currently using Mobil 1 15w50. Generally OEM filters. Reading with interest the info on plugs and wires as that's on my "to do" list.

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08-01-04 | 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ManGaZeRo

Do you guys use anti sieze on your sparks?

If you don't, you'll have a really hard time removing siezed plugs from the rotor housing. Don't overdo it though.

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08-01-04 | 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rynberg

My mechanic, who has built hundreds of engines over the course of 20 years or so doesn't recommend 20w50. If I lived in a very hot climate, I would use that weight for summer months only. 20 is too high of a rating for colder weather.

Oh, yeah? My mechanic can kick your mechanic's butt. LOL! Just playing with ya.

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Originally Posted by rynberg

There is no reason to be constantly changing the oil. It's wasteful and is harmful to the environment. 3 months/3k miles is a good interval. Synthetic is MUCH better for the turbos than dino juice (and is much better for the motor when tracking the car) and doesn't really add that much to maintenance costs if you aren't changing your oil every 1000 miles (which is insane).

I never said I changed it that frequently, I'm too lazy. I change it around the 2,500-3,000 interval. But the cost of regular oil $1.50 (approx.) and synthetic $4.00 (approx.). Not gonna really break the bank, but is the extra money really worth it? My opinon...no. Your opinon...yes. So let's just leave it at that.

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08-01-04 | 05:46 PM

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I have used many brands of 20w/50, ngk plugs and all different brands of oil filters. Why? Because if aint broken why fix it......90+ original miles and still pulling strong

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08-04-04 | 11:48 PM

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From: springfield MO

does anyone use high milage oil? I dont know if it would help with apex seals or not.

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08-04-04 | 11:50 PM

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From: springfield MO

do any of you put any thing in your oil like lucas?

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08-07-04 | 04:15 PM

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From: Longview, Texas

Mobil 1 15W-50
Mobil 1 & OEM filters
OEM plugs (plat) and wires
plus
Redline MT-90 Trans Oil
Redline 75W-90NS Diff Oil ( Torsens do not need Limited Slip friction modifiers)
Redline Waterwetter

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