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Old 07-23-2008
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I used Mobil 1 the whole time I have had my truck and last oil change I put in penzoil platinum and WILL NEVER USE IT AGAIN that stuff made my oil pressure super low. I am going back to Mobil 1!
 
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You won't go wrong with the Mobil 1 5w30 truck and suv and a K&N oil filter. Do not use the fram oil filters.
 
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I have heard that Fram is ****ty so I went with NAPA Gold. I my buddy workes at Auto Zone and he says they are the best so thats what I got.

All I know is that changing your own oil is one of the simplest things I have ever done to my truck. I wont ever get it changed again, granted if I have a place to do it myself. Its a total waste of money when you could get it done for half the cost.
 
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not me

Originally Posted by FireRanger
I go a minimum of 5-7k on an oil change. The whole 3,000 mile thing is a waste of money, especially with synthetic.
Idk about this one, my truck drives different after about 3,500 miles. And my gas mileage decreases. Unless your talking sythetic specific then I wouldnt know.
 
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I'm at 5000 on mine and still getting same mileage as when I put it in my synthetic. What oil are you using?
 
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