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bk3939 · August 1st, 2011, 03:48 PM

I have an 08gt and I was wondering what type of oil people use and how many miles you wait to change it. Synthec is expensive.

dejectedangle · August 1st, 2011, 04:06 PM

Not another

zedawg · August 1st, 2011, 04:14 PM

i used Mobil1 5W-20 syntec...what do you call expensive??? a oil change cost me 50$ with that oil...

Projectmurder eclipse · August 1st, 2011, 04:18 PM

Royal purple 5w20

TrainerZak · August 1st, 2011, 04:19 PM

Mobil 1 5w-20. Cost about 27ish bucks at walmart. Get the extended guard filter by fram. It's the most expensive one. Should cost about 9 bucks. It's for synthetic. Change every 3750 miles is what is recommended by mitsubishi. Just make it every 4k, depending on your driving habbits.

bk3939 · August 1st, 2011, 04:25 PM

Its about $55 for syntheic. Isn't it usually good for 8k miles

FeaRlezZ · August 1st, 2011, 04:29 PM

mobil 1 extended performance 5w-20 . . on advanced auto parts and auto zone computer programs they say to use 5w-30

zedawg · August 1st, 2011, 04:32 PM

if you don't do a lot of milage you don't need a lot of oil changes(i do less than 10k in a year) except for winter. Always respect the 3 months limit or 4k during winter because your engine is getting more humidity during winter.

JoeyC · August 1st, 2011, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dejectedangle

Not another

Elemenohpee · August 1st, 2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bk3939

I have an 08gt and I was wondering what type of oil people use and how many miles you wait to change it. Synthec is expensive.

omfg please use the search feature next time this thread has been made forever and ever ago.

I will be productive and answer though,
Mobile-1 Extended performance 10w-30... dont use the oil I do, I have special circumstances

09EclipseGT · August 1st, 2011, 04:56 PM

Mobil one extended performance with a K&N HP-1010 Oil filter.
BEST OIL IMO. I was using Castrol Syntec, Mobil One EP is sooooo much better.
The car runs like a sewing machine now

TrainerZak · August 1st, 2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FeaRlezZ

mobil 1 extended performance 5w-20 . . on advanced auto parts and auto zone computer programs they say to use 5w-30

So would you rather trust autozone/advance auto, or what mitsubishi(the ones who built the car) recommend?

@ bk3939 Where do you buy your oil? I could get royal purple for cheaper, but mobil 1 has never let me down. Yes, you can go longer between changes, but if you change every 4k your engine is like new inside and you wont build up any performance robbing composites in your engine.

FeaRlezZ · August 1st, 2011, 05:00 PM

^ thats wut im saying dont go by wut a parts store tells u . . even though if u accidentally took 5w-30 it will not do anything wrong

FeaRlezZ · August 1st, 2011, 05:00 PM

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TrainerZak · August 1st, 2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeaRlezZ

^ thats wut im saying dont go by wut a parts store tells u . . even though if u accidentally took 5w-30 it will not do anything wrong

Elemenohpee · August 1st, 2011, 05:12 PM

Advanced auto parts > Auto zone.. in this area at least. they have better products and a smarter staff, but again that is just where I am from it could flip in a heart beat

snakeeyes · August 1st, 2011, 05:31 PM

i use the oil that has the less friction between the block and pistons

.seriously,mobile 1 syn is what i use

tjh · August 1st, 2011, 06:24 PM

I too use mobile 1 full syn and change it every 3k same for the wifeys civic and soon on her optima turbo

jarhead0321usmc · August 1st, 2011, 09:21 PM

Royal purple

hellcat · August 2nd, 2011, 09:29 AM

I use Royal Purple 5w20 also. I have to change it about every 6K miles. I am a heavy driver and drive about 50K miles a year.

FeaRlezZ · August 2nd, 2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hellcat

I use Royal Purple 5w20 also. I have to change it about every 6K miles. I am a heavy driver and drive about 50K miles a year.

u go 6k miles on royal purple. . seems kinda high

amb7247 · August 4th, 2011, 10:33 AM

Amsoil 5w-20. Just used their 7500 mile. Change coming up next week. I also use amsoil Ea oil Filter

synthetic · August 4th, 2011, 10:40 AM

rockin some castrol full synthetic, usually just get the dealership to do the maintenance, though i'm thinking the next change will be royal purple (not due for another 2500km)
my oil changes with full synthetic are around 75$ (CAD)

Kingjames359 · August 9th, 2011, 04:03 AM

If im runnin conventinal oil and switch to full synthetic will my car start to leek or will it harm it in anyway?? Im at 46,000 milies

zedawg · August 9th, 2011, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingjames359

If im runnin conventinal oil and switch to full synthetic will my car start to leek or will it harm it in anyway?? Im at 46,000 milies

if you keep the same viscosity why would you car leek???? and syntetic is better for your engine than mineral oil.

Kingjames359 · August 9th, 2011, 05:34 AM

Ive heard when u switch, your car is more prone to leek

zedawg · August 9th, 2011, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingjames359

Ive heard when u switch, your car is more prone to leek

if you don't go with less viscosity there is no reason for your car to leek...your factory oil is 5W-20 so keep it to 5W-20.

Kingjames359 · August 9th, 2011, 05:38 AM

Sounds good thanks

vel7wil · August 9th, 2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amb7247

Amsoil 5w-20. Just used their 7500 mile. Change coming up next week. I also use amsoil Ea oil Filter

Same here.....Started using it back in 05 in my Jag....great oil and filter

Clovisman · August 9th, 2011, 05:45 PM

Back in the old-days when syntetic's first came out and many engines still used cork seals, there was a problem sometimes when you switched from fosil to syntetics, no so anymore.

Mitsu recommends 7500 mile oil changes for normal driving, anyone here drive normal

!! But if you drive it hard, keep it simple... 5000, 10,000, 15,000, 20,000, etc. you can't go wrong and forget when you need an oil change. But if you're a pusher and drive track ect. well you need to be doing it a lot sooner!! Oil is cheap compared to an $8000.00 engine.

5w-20, or 5w-30 and a good oil filter.

Torque on the drain plug is 30 ft/lb

A light coat of new oil on the filter seal, hand tight until it seats, then 1/4 turn with the wrench.

And if this is you first oil change, mitsu uses a sealant on the oil filter seal, and it's goiing to be a bitch to remove the first time!! So borrow your friends gorilla to remove it!!

229boss · August 9th, 2011, 05:47 PM

i do evry 5k

zedawg · August 9th, 2011, 05:51 PM

doing an oil change on our cars is so easy...im doing my oil changes in my gravel driveway and it takes me 15 minutes. 5L of mobil1 5W20 cost me 50$ at canadian tire(try to find one in US if you want to have fun XD)

FeaRlezZ · August 9th, 2011, 07:04 PM

i get my oil and filter for $24 with my discount

mikes07 · August 9th, 2011, 07:28 PM

I use mobil full synthetic and the m1-104 filter here at autozone. I pour an extra q or two thru it to get any remaining sludge tho before i cap it off and filk it til next time

Clovisman · August 10th, 2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikes07

I use mobil full synthetic and the m1-104 filter here at autozone. I pour an extra q or two thru it to get any remaining sludge tho before i cap it off and filk it til next time

Pouring extra oil though the engine will not get rid of any sludge!! Regular oil changes with quality oil is the best way to keep your engine clean and sludge-free. Penzoil has a good syntethic oil with cleaning agents that will help clean your engine.

amb7247 · August 15th, 2011, 02:03 PM

hey zedawg do you use a different jack than the pain in the ass one our cars come with? If so what do you use?

zedawg · August 15th, 2011, 02:57 PM

once i started playing in cars i bought a little kit for something like 80$ with a small 1 ton jack and 2 stands but i died under the heavy eclipse weight so now i bought a new one for 160$ that is a michelin 3 1/2 ton wich is sooooooooo great

this is what it looks like

some extra pictures of an oil change i did at 7:30 AM XD

too lazy to go the the 1$ shop and buy a dish pan to put my oil in

the oil filter

the oil pan

gc33550 · August 18th, 2011, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zedawg

if you don't do a lot of milage you don't need a lot of oil changes(i do less than 10k in a year) except for winter. Always respect the 3 months limit or 4k during winter because your engine is getting more humidity during winter.

Are you sure about this??? I am fairly certain the air is dryer in the winter.

Xero · August 18th, 2011, 08:00 AM

AMsoil. Good stuff.

On a side note, call Advance Auto Parts or Autozone and ask for a head gasket for a 1997 RX7 and see how long they search. Not the sharpest of tools.

FeaRlezZ · August 18th, 2011, 10:03 AM

^^ i am 100% certain that the air is dryer in winter

August 1st, 2011, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
bk3939 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Vehicle: 2008 GT Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	what type of oil do you use? I have an 08gt and I was wondering what type of oil people use and how many miles you wait to change it. Synthec is expensive.

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zedawg Quebec Light Source Name: Olivier Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Québec(canada) Vehicle: Lancer ES/AWC 2012 Posts: 673 Rep Power: 2	i used Mobil1 5W-20 syntec...what do you call expensive??? a oil change cost me 50$ with that oil... __________________ www.quebeclightsource.com Find LEDs for your car

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Projectmurder eclipse Senior Member Name: Andrew Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Casper wy Vehicle: 2008 eclipse Posts: 147 Rep Power: 2	Royal purple 5w20 __________________

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FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,999 Rep Power: 4	mobil 1 extended performance 5w-20 . . on advanced auto parts and auto zone computer programs they say to use 5w-30 __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted Last edited by FeaRlezZ; August 1st, 2011 at 04:39 PM.

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August 1st, 2011, 04:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
TrainerZak Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse Gt Posts: 150 Rep Power: 2	Mobil 1 5w-20. Cost about 27ish bucks at walmart. Get the extended guard filter by fram. It's the most expensive one. Should cost about 9 bucks. It's for synthetic. Change every 3750 miles is what is recommended by mitsubishi. Just make it every 4k, depending on your driving habbits.

August 1st, 2011, 04:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
bk3939 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Vehicle: 2008 GT Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	Its about $55 for syntheic. Isn't it usually good for 8k miles

August 1st, 2011, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
zedawg Quebec Light Source Name: Olivier Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Québec(canada) Vehicle: Lancer ES/AWC 2012 Posts: 673 Rep Power: 2	if you don't do a lot of milage you don't need a lot of oil changes(i do less than 10k in a year) except for winter. Always respect the 3 months limit or 4k during winter because your engine is getting more humidity during winter. __________________ www.quebeclightsource.com Find LEDs for your car

August 1st, 2011, 04:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
09EclipseGT Speed Fanatic Name: Thomas Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tennessee Vehicle: 2003 350z Touring Posts: 172 Rep Power: 2	Mobil one extended performance with a K&N HP-1010 Oil filter. BEST OIL IMO. I was using Castrol Syntec, Mobil One EP is sooooo much better. The car runs like a sewing machine now

August 1st, 2011, 05:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,999 Rep Power: 4	^ thats wut im saying dont go by wut a parts store tells u . . even though if u accidentally took 5w-30 it will not do anything wrong __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted

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FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,999 Rep Power: 4	. __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted Last edited by FeaRlezZ; August 1st, 2011 at 05:03 PM.

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Elemenohpee Perfection over power Name: Trevin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Vehicle: 06 GS-Turbo Posts: 2,331 Rep Power: 4	Advanced auto parts > Auto zone.. in this area at least. they have better products and a smarter staff, but again that is just where I am from it could flip in a heart beat __________________ My Ride ---> http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...d-06-gs-d.html

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snakeeyes 4g Fanatic Name: Loves haters ! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: TN hills Vehicle: 09 5 speed manual Posts: 3,153 Rep Power: 5	i use the oil that has the less friction between the block and pistons .seriously,mobile 1 syn is what i use __________________ Modified Last edited by snakeeyes; August 1st, 2011 at 05:44 PM.

August 1st, 2011, 06:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
tjh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe NM Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GT Posts: 790 Rep Power: 5	I too use mobile 1 full syn and change it every 3k same for the wifeys civic and soon on her optima turbo __________________ http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...h_8eaef76f.jpg Current mods: F5 CAI, tint, Ruffracing R281 19x8.5 RRE [update coming]

August 9th, 2011, 04:03 AM	#24 (permalink)
Kingjames359 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: EaSt VaLlEy ArIzoNa Vehicle: 2007 eclipse se 2.4l Posts: 373 Rep Power: 2	If im runnin conventinal oil and switch to full synthetic will my car start to leek or will it harm it in anyway?? Im at 46,000 milies __________________ Magnaflow catback 2.50 , GT tb (thermal spacer), Injen sri, RRe headers (jet hot coated),RRe underdrive pulley, cf/gunmetal oil cap, pulstar sparkplugs, ss brake lines, pro-kit drop, Halo projectors, projector eyelids, 6000k hid,Led taillights, Disabled DRL, Oem fogs blacked out, 5% Tint, debadged, 18x8 matte black Rohana rims, Falken 912 tires.

August 1st, 2011, 09:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
jarhead0321usmc Celer, Silens, Mortalis Name: Rob Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maine Vehicle: 2006 GT Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 3	Royal purple

August 2nd, 2011, 09:29 AM	#20 (permalink)
hellcat Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Vehicle: 2006/Eclipse/GT Posts: 79 Rep Power: 1	I use Royal Purple 5w20 also. I have to change it about every 6K miles. I am a heavy driver and drive about 50K miles a year.

August 4th, 2011, 10:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
amb7247 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GT Posts: 109 Rep Power: 3	Amsoil 5w-20. Just used their 7500 mile. Change coming up next week. I also use amsoil Ea oil Filter

August 4th, 2011, 10:40 AM	#23 (permalink)
synthetic Senior Member Name: Brandon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Vehicle: 2011/GT/6MT Posts: 397 Rep Power: 2	rockin some castrol full synthetic, usually just get the dealership to do the maintenance, though i'm thinking the next change will be royal purple (not due for another 2500km) my oil changes with full synthetic are around 75$ (CAD)

August 9th, 2011, 05:34 AM	#26 (permalink)
Kingjames359 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: EaSt VaLlEy ArIzoNa Vehicle: 2007 eclipse se 2.4l Posts: 373 Rep Power: 2	Ive heard when u switch, your car is more prone to leek __________________ Magnaflow catback 2.50 , GT tb (thermal spacer), Injen sri, RRe headers (jet hot coated),RRe underdrive pulley, cf/gunmetal oil cap, pulstar sparkplugs, ss brake lines, pro-kit drop, Halo projectors, projector eyelids, 6000k hid,Led taillights, Disabled DRL, Oem fogs blacked out, 5% Tint, debadged, 18x8 matte black Rohana rims, Falken 912 tires.

August 9th, 2011, 05:38 AM	#28 (permalink)
Kingjames359 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: EaSt VaLlEy ArIzoNa Vehicle: 2007 eclipse se 2.4l Posts: 373 Rep Power: 2	Sounds good thanks __________________ Magnaflow catback 2.50 , GT tb (thermal spacer), Injen sri, RRe headers (jet hot coated),RRe underdrive pulley, cf/gunmetal oil cap, pulstar sparkplugs, ss brake lines, pro-kit drop, Halo projectors, projector eyelids, 6000k hid,Led taillights, Disabled DRL, Oem fogs blacked out, 5% Tint, debadged, 18x8 matte black Rohana rims, Falken 912 tires.

August 9th, 2011, 05:45 PM	#30 (permalink)
Clovisman Senior Member Name: John Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Clovis, NM Vehicle: 2007 Eclipse GT Posts: 2,045 Rep Power: 6	Back in the old-days when syntetic's first came out and many engines still used cork seals, there was a problem sometimes when you switched from fosil to syntetics, no so anymore. Mitsu recommends 7500 mile oil changes for normal driving, anyone here drive normal !! But if you drive it hard, keep it simple... 5000, 10,000, 15,000, 20,000, etc. you can't go wrong and forget when you need an oil change. But if you're a pusher and drive track ect. well you need to be doing it a lot sooner!! Oil is cheap compared to an $8000.00 engine. 5w-20, or 5w-30 and a good oil filter. Torque on the drain plug is 30 ft/lb A light coat of new oil on the filter seal, hand tight until it seats, then 1/4 turn with the wrench. And if this is you first oil change, mitsu uses a sealant on the oil filter seal, and it's goiing to be a bitch to remove the first time!! So borrow your friends gorilla to remove it!! __________________ 2007 Eclipse GT=Sunset=Auto--20% Tint=Injen CAI=RIPP Long Tube Headers (Jet-Hot Coated)=RIPP High Flow Cat=RIPP BRAT Box=Magnaflow Cat Back Exhaust=Energy Motor Mounts=Ingalls Stiffy=Megan Coilover Suspension=Progress Rear Sway Bar=SP Performance Diamond Cut & Slotted Rotors=EBC Yellow Stuff Kevlar Pads=Diamond Lower Grill=Konig Illusion Wheels=BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sport Tires

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229boss Senior Member Name: James Alphadawg Jones Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: jacksonville , florida Vehicle: 2007 eclipse spyder gs Posts: 657 Rep Power: 2	i do evry 5k

August 9th, 2011, 05:51 PM	#32 (permalink)
zedawg Quebec Light Source Name: Olivier Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Québec(canada) Vehicle: Lancer ES/AWC 2012 Posts: 673 Rep Power: 2	doing an oil change on our cars is so easy...im doing my oil changes in my gravel driveway and it takes me 15 minutes. 5L of mobil1 5W20 cost me 50$ at canadian tire(try to find one in US if you want to have fun XD) __________________ www.quebeclightsource.com Find LEDs for your car

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FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,999 Rep Power: 4	i get my oil and filter for $24 with my discount __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted

August 9th, 2011, 07:28 PM	#34 (permalink)
mikes07 Member Name: mike Join Date: May 2011 Location: woodbriiiiiidge Vehicle: 07/Eclipse/GS Posts: 96 Rep Power: 2	I use mobil full synthetic and the m1-104 filter here at autozone. I pour an extra q or two thru it to get any remaining sludge tho before i cap it off and filk it til next time

August 15th, 2011, 02:03 PM	#36 (permalink)
amb7247 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GT Posts: 109 Rep Power: 3	hey zedawg do you use a different jack than the pain in the ass one our cars come with? If so what do you use?

August 15th, 2011, 02:57 PM	#37 (permalink)
zedawg Quebec Light Source Name: Olivier Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Québec(canada) Vehicle: Lancer ES/AWC 2012 Posts: 673 Rep Power: 2	once i started playing in cars i bought a little kit for something like 80$ with a small 1 ton jack and 2 stands but i died under the heavy eclipse weight so now i bought a new one for 160$ that is a michelin 3 1/2 ton wich is sooooooooo great this is what it looks like some extra pictures of an oil change i did at 7:30 AM XD too lazy to go the the 1$ shop and buy a dish pan to put my oil in the oil filter the oil pan __________________ www.quebeclightsource.com Find LEDs for your car Last edited by zedawg; August 15th, 2011 at 02:59 PM.

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Xero Elitist Prick Name: Jason Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cincinnati Vehicle: 2011/Eclipse GS Posts: 1,247 Rep Power: 3	AMsoil. Good stuff. On a side note, call Advance Auto Parts or Autozone and ask for a head gasket for a 1997 RX7 and see how long they search. Not the sharpest of tools. __________________ RRE UPD, Custom Exhaust, CAI, Megan Racing Springs, Ralco Short Shifter, Eibach Rear Sway, HID Projectors, LED Tails, AIC CF Hood, Vortex Generators, Rear Seat Delete, Grillecraft Grille, Big Cock

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FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,999 Rep Power: 4	^^ i am 100% certain that the air is dryer in winter __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted

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