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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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need some help with engine oil

my car has 900 miles and im going to change it myself at 1k. im just curious if people wait a lil bit before they switch to a new oil on a new car? i plan on switching to amsoil sso 0-w30. anyone have some experience with this?
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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I cannot think of a reason why you couldn't change oils. Especially from mobile1 to amsoil.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Just stick with synthetic. That dinosaur **** isnt good for these cars.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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thats the same oil i use. love it. warms up quickly and no problems for the past 1300 miles. got their oil filter and tranny fluid at the same time.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Junkyard
Just stick with synthetic. That dinosaur **** isnt good for these cars.
amsoil sso 0-30 is synthetic.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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I know. Dinosaur ****=non synthetic. Sorry if that was a lil over your head.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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alright thank you
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Junkyard
I know. Dinosaur ****=non synthetic. Sorry if that was a lil over your head.
no one mentioned "dino ****"

hey also use premium gas in the car! see how that does not apply to this thread.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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You can as long as u use synthetic. Have u looked into the 10w 30 dominator..
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Yes SSO is a great oil, it holds up to whatever you can throw at it.

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