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Old May 16, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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10w30 Mobil 1.... it's in the manual.


btw... 280miles on a full tank? Nice. That's assuming u never hit boost..
I go about 19-20mpg depending on how heavy my right foot feels.

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hey guys do you know what weight to use synthetic oil for our cars?
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Old May 16, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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I belieive it is Mobil 1 10W30 is the recommendation. I don't have a owners manual with mine. Of course, depending on ambient temp it may change.
Any Evo owners up in Alaska? What oil you run? 0W0?
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Old May 16, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by PHL7445
Holy crap!!! I take it you or someone you know has been through this before... and about rotating & changing the tires.... you serious?? Sheesh. Well, I guess its all worth it for something you have a passion for. Thanks for the quick reply.
yep I've been through all including vandalism...

tires are all about OEM Advans...they don't last long...do a search.

But maintance costs are high as well as aftermarket parts are all marked up compared to other cars for the same brand of parts.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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matter of fact i went in today to a mitsu dealer around my way, i was about to get a oil change he told me to wait till 5000 miles schduled maintenece. but he told me 60 bucks for a oil change im just like ****!
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Old May 16, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by silvery_eagle
i filled full tank of gas yesterday @ $2.56 a gallon... and it's teh cheapest and closest i can find here in So Cal... 91 oct.
T_T
Dont forget to check your engine oil every 1000 miles... they eat oils quickly.
I'm not sure if it's normal for EVO's to "eat oil quickly". On my 03 EVO, I change my oil filter every 3000-3500 miles and the 5-30 Mobil 1 oil every 6000-7500 miles. The most I was down was 1/3 qt.

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