Making the switch to Mobil 1 Synthetic !

Will06SI · 03-25-2007, 06:52 PM

I just picked up a case of mobil 1 synthetic and i plan on using it my next oil change i am at 11,400 miles as of right now. I have a few questions -

1.Will i really feel a difference with this oil ?

2.Will the honda oil filter work with this oil or do i need a mobil 1 filter ?

3.I changed my oil 1st at 4,500 miles then every 3,500 miles after that with synthetic should i continue every 3,500 miles or is that a waste of money because it will last much longer ?

honda06si · 03-25-2007, 06:54 PM

change your oil at regular intervals (3000) you can use the stock filter and no mobil 1 does not give you more horsepower.

sheek360 · 03-25-2007, 06:54 PM

i swear by mobile 1, you definately get what u pay for! oil filter wont really matter, just dont use a K&N oil filter, for some reason my car was throwing codes cuz of it. will u notice a diff? probably not. as far as when to change it, id go off ur maintanace reminder on ur dash. just reset with each oil change!

sheek360 · 03-25-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by honda06si

and no, mobil 1 does not give you more horsepower.

+1, dont believe what some companies, like royal purple, say. oil wont increase horse power

***Zeuceone*** · 03-25-2007, 06:56 PM

every 5000 miles. royal purple doesnt give hp. the mustang they put it in gained hp cus of everything else they did

***nighthawk06Si*** · 03-25-2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheek360

+1, dont believe what some companies, like royal purple, say. oil wont increase horse power

well according to horsepower tv episode i watched from their website... when you change like the oil, antifreeze, and differential fluids then you will gain like 3whp?
lol

***nighthawk06Si*** · 03-25-2007, 06:58 PM

i've been rp ever since my 3000 miles oil change. I just bought a case of mobil one cause it's cheaper and everyone says you can't go wrong with it. O well.
this is for my next oil change btw, 10,500.

sheek360 · 03-25-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nighthawk06Si

well according to horsepower tv episode i watched from their website... when you change like the oil, antifreeze, and differential fluids then you will gain like 3whp?
lol

same thing if u dyno your car, let it cool, then redyno LOL. im not saying royal purple is garbage, infact, ive read that it is litterally one of the best oils out there! but seriously, dont run 20w50, dyno, drop fluids, add royal purple or mobile 1 or whatever, and redyno LOL

***nighthawk06Si*** · 03-25-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sheek360

same thing if u dyno your car, let it cool, then redyno LOL. im not saying royal purple is garbage, infact, ive read that it is litterally one of the best oils out there! but seriously, dont run 20w50, dyno, drop fluids, add royal purple or mobile 1 or whatever, and redyno LOL

yeah. w.e. hahaha. at least it's PURPLE!!

Will06SI · 03-25-2007, 07:03 PM

Thanks guys !

sheek360 · 03-25-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nighthawk06Si

yeah. w.e. hahaha. at least it's PURPLE!!

actually, that is preety cool lol. have u ever seen redline brand oil? its red. its so scary cuz it looks like tranny fluid lol

***nighthawk06Si*** · 03-25-2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheek360

actually, that is preety cool lol. have u ever seen redline brand oil? its red. its so scary cuz it looks like tranny fluid lol

yeah actually i have haha. i would try it but i heard it's expensive as hell!

Will06SI · 03-25-2007, 07:11 PM

I am also going to go with the amsoil tranny fluid swap as soon as i get back from florida on easter sunday i am driving the SI to florida from weschester NY it should be fun.

sheek360 · 03-25-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nighthawk06Si

yeah actually i have haha. i would try it but i heard it's expensive as hell!

expensive as hell, but independant testing has proven royal purple to actually be better than it! iirc, mobile 1 and pennzoil full synthetic was better than it too!

***nighthawk06Si*** · 03-25-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sheek360

expensive as hell, but independant testing has proven royal purple to actually be better than it! iirc, mobile 1 and pennzoil full synthetic was better than it too!

lol

jdrumstik · 03-25-2007, 08:27 PM

A lot of member here have claimed that their cars feel smoother, but since its the same weight as the regular dino I doubt that. But the oil that comes in the Cars to begin with is a special formula to help break it in, maybe it has something to do with that.

Either way, the main diff with Mobile 1 is that it won't break down as fast (but will get dirty just as fast) and is said to have smaller tolerances. I believe that it will help you engine last longer, and will help it resist wear. However, most likely all the parts on your engine will wear out before Synthetic gets a chance to show its advantages.

I still use it though. I figure it takes about $300 to drive 3,000 miles, might as well put in an extra $10 for quality oil.

Will06SI · 03-25-2007, 09:13 PM

Thanks for your input i am sure it will run really smooth !

ADewan · 03-25-2007, 09:21 PM

For oil filter, use a genuine HONDA S2000 oil filter. i got the dealer to put the s2000 filter on my Si with 5w30 Mobil 1, and the engine feels smoother and better tamed at high revs. I think its a cheap and worthwhile upgrade to an awesome engine.

furrowjj · 03-25-2007, 09:26 PM

I used to run Mobil 1 but now I run Asmoil. I change mine when the engine tells me to

Kidekat · 03-26-2007, 05:36 AM

I;m a big fan of PureOne filters by Purolator. Mobile 1 Synthetic resist shearing forces better than regular oil, promotes easier start up, more uniform than conventional for tight tolerance motors...Blah blah blah.

03-25-2007, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Will06SI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "Most likey in VTAK" Age: 23 Posts: 9,477 Will iTrader: 3 / 100%	Making the switch to Mobil 1 Synthetic ! I just picked up a case of mobil 1 synthetic and i plan on using it my next oil change i am at 11,400 miles as of right now. I have a few questions - 1.Will i really feel a difference with this oil ? 2.Will the honda oil filter work with this oil or do i need a mobil 1 filter ? 3.I changed my oil 1st at 4,500 miles then every 3,500 miles after that with synthetic should i continue every 3,500 miles or is that a waste of money because it will last much longer ?

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honda06si Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 11,150 justin iTrader: 6 / 100%	change your oil at regular intervals (3000) you can use the stock filter and no mobil 1 does not give you more horsepower.

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sheek360 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 1,567 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i swear by mobile 1, you definately get what u pay for! oil filter wont really matter, just dont use a K&N oil filter, for some reason my car was throwing codes cuz of it. will u notice a diff? probably not. as far as when to change it, id go off ur maintanace reminder on ur dash. just reset with each oil change!

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*Zeuceone* Kill Your Self Krew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Killa Cali. Posts: 51,681 iTrader: 25 / 100%	every 5000 miles. royal purple doesnt give hp. the mustang they put it in gained hp cus of everything else they did

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Will06SI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "Most likey in VTAK" Age: 23 Posts: 9,477 Will iTrader: 3 / 100%	Thanks guys !

03-25-2007, 07:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Will06SI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "Most likey in VTAK" Age: 23 Posts: 9,477 Will iTrader: 3 / 100%	I am also going to go with the amsoil tranny fluid swap as soon as i get back from florida on easter sunday i am driving the SI to florida from weschester NY it should be fun.

03-25-2007, 08:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
jdrumstik Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rexburg ID Age: 20 Posts: 218 James W. Miller iTrader: 0 / 0%	A lot of member here have claimed that their cars feel smoother, but since its the same weight as the regular dino I doubt that. But the oil that comes in the Cars to begin with is a special formula to help break it in, maybe it has something to do with that. Either way, the main diff with Mobile 1 is that it won't break down as fast (but will get dirty just as fast) and is said to have smaller tolerances. I believe that it will help you engine last longer, and will help it resist wear. However, most likely all the parts on your engine will wear out before Synthetic gets a chance to show its advantages. I still use it though. I figure it takes about $300 to drive 3,000 miles, might as well put in an extra $10 for quality oil.

03-25-2007, 09:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
Will06SI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "Most likey in VTAK" Age: 23 Posts: 9,477 Will iTrader: 3 / 100%	Thanks for your input i am sure it will run really smooth !

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ADewan Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brampton Posts: 118 iTrader: 0 / 0%	For oil filter, use a genuine HONDA S2000 oil filter. i got the dealer to put the s2000 filter on my Si with 5w30 Mobil 1, and the engine feels smoother and better tamed at high revs. I think its a cheap and worthwhile upgrade to an awesome engine.

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furrowjj Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 219 Jeff iTrader: 1 / 100%	I used to run Mobil 1 but now I run Asmoil. I change mine when the engine tells me to

03-26-2007, 05:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
Kidekat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corona/Redlands, CA Posts: 693 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I;m a big fan of PureOne filters by Purolator. Mobile 1 Synthetic resist shearing forces better than regular oil, promotes easier start up, more uniform than conventional for tight tolerance motors...Blah blah blah.