Doing The Big Switch To Syn Tomorow

[tanked_darren]

2007 GMC 1500 GMT-900. 2wd reg cab V-8 4.8

 

 

Ok so I'm doing the synthetic oil switch tomorow on my 4.8L tomorow, I'm gonna go with Mobil 1, but I get my filters from NAPA so I think what I'll do is switch the filters every 5000km and change the oil every second time (10000km)

I got 85000kms already and seem to use about 5/8 a liter between changes, will this amplify?

 

Anyways just wondering, is there a place to get a better quality filter? I know NAPA is built by WIX which is very reputable. I prefer to be able to go to a store I'm in BC Canada

 

INPUT APPRECIATED.

[jro909]

get a mobil one filter...one made for synthetic oil and extended changes...uh oil consumption may increase a tad with synthetic but no worries its good stuff

[tanked_darren]

get a mobil one filter...one made for synthetic oil and extended changes...uh oil consumption may increase a tad with synthetic but no worries its good stuff

 

 

Mobil 1 do they sell in stores?? This is the thing I want to buy from a store, I guess I might have to check Mopac, I live in BC Canada we don't have much other than Crap Tire Lordco and NAPA

[jro909]

uh yeah? most auto parts stores that carry mobil one also carry their filters...it may cost you a bit more but its worth it, i've never had any personal experience with their filters as i run an ac delco filter, but all i can say is their oil is divine

[txab]

You might want to consider having an oil sample sent off and checked after your first oil change with synth. You may find you can go bit longer or you may find you need to shorten your change interval. It all depends on your engine and your driving habits.

[Nytemare]

get a mobil one filter...one made for synthetic oil and extended changes...uh oil consumption may increase a tad with synthetic but no worries its good stuff

 

 

Mobil 1 do they sell in stores?? This is the thing I want to buy from a store, I guess I might have to check Mopac, I live in BC Canada we don't have much other than Crap Tire Lordco and NAPA

 

Go to either and get a K&N filter man...well worth the money, and will last the entire 10K your planning on keeping the oil in. They are made for extended OCI's

[tanked_darren]

get a mobil one filter...one made for synthetic oil and extended changes...uh oil consumption may increase a tad with synthetic but no worries its good stuff

 

 

Mobil 1 do they sell in stores?? This is the thing I want to buy from a store, I guess I might have to check Mopac, I live in BC Canada we don't have much other than Crap Tire Lordco and NAPA

 

Go to either and get a K&N filter man...well worth the money, and will last the entire 10K your planning on keeping the oil in. They are made for extended OCI's

 

 

Yeah I went with K&N this time, I've heard good things!

[Nytemare]

get a mobil one filter...one made for synthetic oil and extended changes...uh oil consumption may increase a tad with synthetic but no worries its good stuff

 

 

Mobil 1 do they sell in stores?? This is the thing I want to buy from a store, I guess I might have to check Mopac, I live in BC Canada we don't have much other than Crap Tire Lordco and NAPA

 

Go to either and get a K&N filter man...well worth the money, and will last the entire 10K your planning on keeping the oil in. They are made for extended OCI's

 

 

Yeah I went with K&N this time, I've heard good things!

 

I'm gonna go with one next change...let me know if you have any bad luck with it.

[tanked_darren]

So far I'm really impressed with this synthetic oil, never used synthetic before, at first it felt like a fresh oil change, but its better than that. Engine seems to run a little quieter, its just plain better, we will see as time goes on, but I think that this was a good choice, although I doubt it would be worth it at full price, I only buy my oil on sale at crappy tire, anyone know of cheap places for mobil 1?

[Nytemare]

So far I'm really impressed with this synthetic oil, never used synthetic before, at first it felt like a fresh oil change, but its better than that. Engine seems to run a little quieter, its just plain better, we will see as time goes on, but I think that this was a good choice, although I doubt it would be worth it at full price, I only buy my oil on sale at crappy tire, anyone know of cheap places for mobil 1?

Walmart has it on sale some times.

as does crappy

 

do you have a Lordco account that you can use? I get Mobil 1 for less than conventional oil with my discount.

[XYZ]

The NAPA Gold oil filter is a good one, it is basically a Wix filter with the NAPA decal on it....#1042 will fit the 4.8L in your truck.

[gmtech4]

GM sells Corvettes,they use Mobil 1,and GM sells it

 

where in BC are ya?

[Black02Silverado]

You might get an increase in oil consumption running Mobil 1. For some reason the LS engines seem to have high iron wear when running Mobil 1. Nothing major but higher than other oils.

 

You will be happy with it. You also can go the full 10,000 kilometers on the Napa filter with no issues, no need to change it out.

[PwrdByWinchester]

If you want the absolute best added insurance for your oil filter.....look into these Filter Mag. I was skeptical at 1st, then I cut open an oil filter that had one on it. Made me a believer. They actually work as advertised. I'd say keep running the Wix filter. I also recommend having an oil analysis done on your oil if you plan on keeping it for a long time. It's well worth your time and money.

[gravitywell]

I'm not trying to hijack, but I have a synthetic question. 

 

 

 

 

I take possession of my new truck tomorrow, I've been dying to use synthetic in my car and never did. Is there any reason at all I can't go synthetic right from the dealer with less than 50 miles on the engine?