My lazy butt goes to the Valvoline Instant Oil Change places (I know, I know....) and gets Valvoline Full Synthetic (5w30) with a Valvoline oil filter (of course) and my vulcan idles and purrs silky smooth.

If you want to spend the money and time, find an oil analysis lab. You can probably find a link at www.bobistheoilguy.com. Unless you live in a dusty area, you are wasting your money. And at almost $5 a quart..... that's a little extra money you'll be saving.Originally posted by jason8225@Apr 24 2004, 09:25 PM
So I could be going longer than 3k miles on oil changes with my Valvoline Synthetic?Well, the owner's manual says to change every 5k even on dino oil, so I guess I'm doing good since I religiously change it every 3k.![]()
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when you live in a place that sees subzero temperatures daily.. synthetics are a good thing to have..even in family sedans.Originally posted by Draconix@Apr 24 2004, 11:42 PM
I'm horrible on my cars, so when I got the Taurus, I decided to change that... I'm with Jason8225, I change every 3K... and I also put 120Mi./Day on my car... Jus regular Dino for me... synths and conditioners are ok, but in the long run, more people have problems with it than regular dino people do... Maxlife can overbloat seals and cause havoc, and synths are great for the race track, but not needed in day-to-day low performance drivers...
If it makes you feel any better, I switched over to Mobil 1 a little bit over 100,000 miles with no leaking problems at all. If you've changed your oil regularly and want to switch, go for it. If it leaks, just switch back. Also, if you switch, change the oil and filter after about 2,000 miles for the first time because you'll clear out some crud and build up in the engine.Originally posted by sundarpn@Apr 24 2004, 06:57 PM
I wanna use Mobile 1 syn.. 5w30 but damm scared to put that in my 132 k mile vulcan....if it leaked I am screwed.![]()
I am running V. Maxlife 5w30 since 1 yr now.
Max life can over bloat seals??Originally posted by Draconix@Apr 24 2004, 11:42 PM
I'm horrible on my cars, so when I got the Taurus, I decided to change that... I'm with Jason8225, I change every 3K... and I also put 120Mi./Day on my car... Jus regular Dino for me... synths and conditioners are ok, but in the long run, more people have problems with it than regular dino people do... Maxlife can overbloat seals and cause havoc, and synths are great for the race track, but not needed in day-to-day low performance drivers...
I run the Synpower stuff about every other oil change, too. Changing my oil every 3k puts me in there every month for an oil change... I gotta stop piling up miles... <_<Originally posted by mwt@Apr 25 2004, 07:50 AM
I have changed to synthetic on several used cars after I purchased. One thing you will notice is after first couple of changes the synthetic oil will be dirtier. I guess the syntheti really helps clean the engine.
btw I run Valvoline Synpower and I run it between 5500 to 6500 miles. I would be changing it every two weeks if I did the 3000 mile thing. I also like the Wix or Purolator filters![]()
I never had a problem with MaxLife when I ran it in my Gen 3. It was probably the most poorly taken care of car I ever had (previous owner didn't take care of it at all). When I rolled over 75k I started running Maxlife and ran it through 100k, but then I got rid of the car b/c the tranny started going out. I am convinced the MaxLife products truly helped my Gen 3. It seemed to run better after using them, I think they really do work with the whole restoring lost power thing and everything.Originally posted by sundarpn+Apr 25 2004, 10:49 AM-->QUOTE (sundarpn @ Apr 25 2004, 10:49 AM)<!--QuoteBegin-DraconixMax life can over bloat seals??@Apr 24 2004, 11:42 PM
I'm horrible on my cars, so when I got the Taurus, I decided to change that... I'm with Jason8225, I change every 3K... and I also put 120Mi./Day on my car... Jus regular Dino for me... synths and conditioners are ok, but in the long run, more people have problems with it than regular dino people do... Maxlife can overbloat seals and cause havoc, and synths are great for the race track, but not needed in day-to-day low performance drivers...![]()
How true is that... any experiences? [/b]![]()
Not true at all!! MaxLife oils work very well!!Originally posted by sundarpn+Apr 25 2004, 09:49 AM-->QUOTE (sundarpn @ Apr 25 2004, 09:49 AM)<!--QuoteBegin-DraconixMax life can over bloat seals??@Apr 24 2004, 11:42 PM
I'm horrible on my cars, so when I got the Taurus, I decided to change that... I'm with Jason8225, I change every 3K... and I also put 120Mi./Day on my car... Jus regular Dino for me... synths and conditioners are ok, but in the long run, more people have problems with it than regular dino people do... Maxlife can overbloat seals and cause havoc, and synths are great for the race track, but not needed in day-to-day low performance drivers...![]()
How true is that... any experiences? [/b]![]()