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jwillimas1981@bellsouth.net - 18 Dec 2003 21:37 GMT

Does anyone use a Mobil 1 Syntheic Oil in their 3.5 SE ALtima. I have the
new 2004 with V6. If not mobil any other brand of syntheic. Is there any
performace, fuel ecomony, or life span benefits for using a syntheic or
should i still with a good grade of dino oil. And if so which dino oil is
best.

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Martin - 19 Dec 2003 21:42 GMT

Synthetic oil is always better. Mobil 1 or Syntec are great.

I have a 1994 Honda Civic with about 350,000 km which I used Synthetic oils
on since about 30,000 kms. The only things replaced on it was an oil pan (a
huge rock damaged it) and the original battery about 3 years ago.

I also have a 2000 Nissan Altima with about 80,000 kms, used synthetic oils
after about 14,000 kms. "Experts" say not to start using synthetic oils
until after 10,000 kms.

I've used Mobil 1, Syntec, Quaker State, and Canadian Tire brand 5W30
synthetic oils without ANY problems. All great products, I usually get
whatever oil is on sale.

> Does anyone use a Mobil 1 Syntheic Oil in their 3.5 SE ALtima. I have the
> new 2004 with V6. If not mobil any other brand of syntheic. Is there any
> performace, fuel ecomony, or life span benefits for using a syntheic or
> should i still with a good grade of dino oil. And if so which dino oil is
> best.

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WindsorFox[SS] - 19 Dec 2003 23:21 GMT

> Synthetic oil is always better. Mobil 1 or Syntec are great.
>
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>>should i still with a good grade of dino oil. And if so which dino oil is
>>best.

Syntec is not a true synthetic and it left the non-wear surfaces in
my Mustang coated with varnish. I plan to start my 3.5 V6 on Amsoil
with the second change, only because I have a free change I got when
I bought it.

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jwillimas1981@bellsouth.net - 20 Dec 2003 06:34 GMT

Winndsor, is that something new nissan is doing now. Giving free oil changes
with the purchase of a new nissan. I know i have a offer for my nissan to
recive free oil change and transsimission flush for life of my ownership.
I'm also doing research in Amsoil Oil also. IS i worth the extra $1.50 in
cost per quart for this oil. If so, how long do you plan on running your
car between oil changes on Amsoil. I have read and heard from dealer that
Amsoil recommend 25000 miles/once a year changes but dealers say around
15-20000 between changes. Is it really worth the extra cost and above mobil
1 with short drail intervals.

> > Synthetic oil is always better. Mobil 1 or Syntec are great.
> >
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> with the second change, only because I have a free change I got when
> I bought it.

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WindsorFox[SS] - 20 Dec 2003 14:32 GMT

> Winndsor, is that something new nissan is doing now. Giving free oil changes
> with the purchase of a new nissan. I know i have a offer for my nissan to
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> 15-20000 between changes. Is it really worth the extra cost and above mobil
> 1 with short drail intervals.

I got a cupon from my dealer for an oil change when I bought it. I
change the oil in the Mustang one time each year and the filters
every 6 months. The Series 2000 is rated for 35,000 miles or one year
so I go one year which equaled about 9 to 11 thousand miles on it
before I bought the Nissan. I will most likely follow the same
schedual for it.

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