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Title: oil and filter?
Post by: squirrel-22 on March 27, 2008, 07:04:08 PM
What oil and filter do you guys use??
Title: Re: oil and filter?
Post by: scottpA_GS on March 27, 2008, 08:11:21 PM
 10W40 any of your favorite to cheapest brands. I use what I put in my car.. Pennzoil.. 10W40, its usually cheap and I buy by the case and use it it all my vehicles  :thumb: The GS isnt picky  :icon_mrgreen:

Filter wise, most here seem to like the Fram.. comes w/ a good replacement gasket  :thumb: I always buy the OEM filter.. its like $5 at the dealer  :thumb:
Title: Re: oil and filter?
Post by: GeeP on March 28, 2008, 05:46:36 AM
Rotella 15W40, Fram CH6000

The Fram brand seems to be the only brand that has a form gasket that fits.  The rest are too small and try to pop off when you install the cover.  :mad:
Title: Re: oil and filter?
Post by: ohgood on March 28, 2008, 06:18:21 AM
Quote from: GeeP on March 28, 2008, 05:46:36 AM
Rotella 15W40, Fram CH6000

The Fram brand seems to be the only brand that has a form gasket that fits.  The rest are too small and try to pop off when you install the cover.  :mad:

I dab of gasket sealant here and there and you can make the o-ring stay. shrug. i mean, if you -want- to use another brand of filters. :)
Title: Re: oil and filter?
Post by: ajaxgs on March 28, 2008, 07:25:02 AM
esso xd3 0w40 synthetic and wix filter (never have had a prob with the seal)



and now the can of worms opens up  ( oil debate ) :laugh:
Title: Re: oil and filter?
Post by: Affschnozel on March 28, 2008, 04:56:45 PM
Currently:

Silkolene 4T semi synthetic 10W40  --> http://www.silkolene.com/productlist.asp?SECTION_OBJ_ID=25244 (http://www.silkolene.com/productlist.asp?SECTION_OBJ_ID=25244)

and HifloFiltro filter --> http://www.hiflofiltro.com/17.0.html?&L=0&sel_uid=1195 (http://www.hiflofiltro.com/17.0.html?&L=0&sel_uid=1195)

:thumb:

Title: Re: oil and filter?
Post by: ben2go on March 28, 2008, 05:50:15 PM
I use Fram filters part number CH6000.Comes with gasket/O ring.I use 10-40 Valvoline motorcycle oil.Total for my oil change is around $11.