Oil change

[monepit]

I just got an o4 last friday. DIC says 31% on oil. I usally change at 50% so I am going to change this week. Any tricks I need to know or is it just like all others. Also, Whats the best oil. I see they recomend Mobil 1. I use castrol syntec in the BMW and Orileys has it on sale for $4.99 right now. Any Thoughts

 

[Cadillac Tech]

It is a normal type oil change. I would stay with Mobil 1,you will need 8 qts.

Bruce

 

[HOMEGAMEROOM]

The oil life indicator is based on the use of a synthetic oil (Mobil 1, as you noticed). Theoretically, non-synthetic oils don't last as long. I think pretty much everyone on the Forum is a fan of synthetic oil; yes, I use Mobil 1 and have had no problems. The only thing you need to know (and you may already know it) is to have a LARGE oil pan to catch the used oil; Northstars hold about 8 quarts of oil. i also use the Mobil 1 filter, since I assume it's designed to last longer.

PS Welcome to the Forum!

 

[monepit]

I'll pick up the mobil 1 tomorrow. I do have a big oil pan, 4 northstars, a BMW, 8 quarts and the Allante used 7.5. The killer is the boat. 16 qts per engine. OUCH. Thanks Dave

 

[standby-V]

Dave, If it is still under warranty, we get a free oil change every 10,000 miles