Humunculus
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• Raleigh, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 2/16/2012 |
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 Posted:2/16/2012 20:42 |
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I just got it a week ago. I don't know what kind of oil they used before (I guess I could call them and ask). I'm thinking about putting synthetic oil in there. My question is is it bad to change from regular to synthetic? What kind of viscosity should I use. Also, should I buy my own oil filter if I'm planning on having it serviced at a shop?
It has 125,00 miles. |
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oneford
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• Thomaston, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 12/6/2010 |
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 Posted:3/5/2012 13:48 |
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5/20 I use the Ford synthetic blend on my LX Sport & Ford filter since new 170k miles. I buy it at Walmart and change it myself. but with the new panther chassis in 03 it's tuff to get to and it runs down rack&pinion - such is life. My 99 linc tc way easier. |
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Snakeyes057
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• Fairfax, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/7/2012 |
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Posted:5/14/2012 14:43 |
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It says to use 10w20 because it was manufactured in Canada where the weather is a LOT colder.
I just bought a 2004 CVPI and I live in Virginia.. It has 104,000k on it and I switched it over to
Mobil one 5w30 synthetic (the 15,000k / high performance), and it's running great. Just drove to Durham NC last weekend with no problems. It couldn't hurt to do a quick engine flush with GB engine flush... That's what I did. Because of the weather here in America on the east coastal side, I would recommend 5w20 mobil one synthetic, and you will not ever have an oil related problem in the future and your engine will last longer.
I was so excited to get my new CVPI! Enjoy it, and take care of it so it will take care of you..
Peace |
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Snakeyes057
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• Fairfax, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/7/2012 |
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Posted:5/14/2012 14:45 |
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By the way, if you do switch to synthetic ( which I highly recommend ) you can't EVER go back to standard oil EVER again... Trust me it will screw you up. Switching over to synthetic will be better and run a lot smoother. |
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Snakeyes057
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• Fairfax, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/7/2012 |
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Posted:5/14/2012 14:49 |
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Sorry I messed up.. You want ( mobil one synthetic 5w30 ) that's what I got.. Dude I worked at Jiffy Lube your definably straight with that. |
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