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I want to start changing my own oil. I have a 95' 300i6. They have been putting regular 5W-30. Can and should I start using a synthetic oil? Truck has 120,000 miles. If so, what brand and how many quarts. What type of oil filter as well?
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Ryan
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Ryan
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I would say no problem with switching. Should hold 5 quarts. Personally use Fram filters. Have seen several people on here saying don't. Have used Fram all my life. Your truck, your choice.
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i agree, if there is no advantage to synthetic why waste the money. but if there is ANY advantage I am willing to pay the extra $$.
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I believe that you should use synthetics as soon as possible on a new engine. That's where you should see significant value for the "investment". I put M1 in my '01 Durango with 4.7 V8 at 500 miles and it still purrs like a kitten at 98K miles. I bet the innards are nice and clean.
In a high mileage or older engine I don't see the benefit. Good quality name brand oil will do just as well.
On the Fram - I've heard on a few forums about it's flaws.
I've been using Fram but on my next oil changes (both vehicles) I'll go with Motorcraft or Wix (sp?) or other high quality oil filter.
/Ricache
In a high mileage or older engine I don't see the benefit. Good quality name brand oil will do just as well.
On the Fram - I've heard on a few forums about it's flaws.
I've been using Fram but on my next oil changes (both vehicles) I'll go with Motorcraft or Wix (sp?) or other high quality oil filter.
/Ricache
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I would not switch to synthetic. Especially with 120k on the clock. Just keep your oil changed so its clean and that should be fine.
I have 275k on my truck with the original drivetrain. I have always just used conventional oil.
Don't use Fram. Use Motorcraft, Wix, or Purolator.
I have 275k on my truck with the original drivetrain. I have always just used conventional oil.
Don't use Fram. Use Motorcraft, Wix, or Purolator.