switching to synth: mobil 1 10w30 or 5w30 and where to get in Bay Area?

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Sep 18, 2004 | 01:30 AM

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Dahveed aka Robin Hood

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I use Redline 10W40 in my STi (same thing I used in my WRX), and the cheapest place to get it is Monument Car Parts.

Sep 18, 2004 | 04:01 PM

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verc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dahveed

I use Redline 10W40 in my STi (same thing I used in my WRX), and the cheapest place to get it is Monument Car Parts.

I thought high viscosity was for high milege cars?

How much is Redline per quart? You are talking about the Monument on SRV blvd. near In n' Out, right?

Sep 18, 2004 | 04:38 PM

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Hollandaze

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Originally Posted by sonic_yellow

Takumi, read this website to get a better idea:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3014

there are a whole lot of threads focused on changing your oil. try scoobymods, nasioc and do a search here.

Oh, I'm aware of those DIY threads, there's plenty. I just don't have the driveway space nor the time to do it. I just got mine done for $13 today at some shop by my house. :P Thanks anyway. ^_^

Last edited by Hollandaze; Sep 18, 2004 at 04:42 PM.

Sep 24, 2004 | 01:05 AM

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Dahveed aka Robin Hood

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From: Robbin' the Hood (Claycord)

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Quote:

Originally Posted by verc

I thought high viscosity was for high milege cars?

How much is Redline per quart? You are talking about the Monument on SRV blvd. near In n' Out, right?

Synthetic oils tend to flow better at higher viscosities.

I've been doing this on the recommendation of my old mechanic, ckevin.

Yes ambert, that is the Monument I go to.

Redline there is like 5.90/qt. or something....I forget

(EDIT: I was told to use this because of the Turbo, I forgot that Takumi has an RS)

Sep 24, 2004 | 05:34 AM

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Roo

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Btw...

Target has Mobil 1 on sale for 3.44/qt.

For the mathematically challenged in here: 17.20 for 5 quarts.

Sep 24, 2004 | 09:25 AM

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BlingBlingBlue

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Originally Posted by Takumi

I just don't have the driveway space nor the time to do it. ^_^

Just do it in the street. You don't have to jack up the car, and the streets more level than your driveway, most likely. I've done dozens of oil changes on the street.
I can't help you with the time, but it *does* take less time to change your own oil than it does to drive to a Jiffy Lube or mechanic. Oil changes are super easy.

Sep 24, 2004 | 09:53 AM

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STi_or_EVO

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Mobil 1 all the way!! Since putting it in my wrx(is a peace of mind to me) and the fact that my evo comes with it from the factory says something to me..