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I change my oil (mobil 1) every 4,000-5,000 miles.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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Originally posted by Dylan: Sounds like this Saturday I have a date with Mobil 1 5W30 and a Motorcraft filter. I can't wait.
i use a fram X2 filter, best one i have had so far, mine is getting changed this weekend as well...i should have done it when i had the engine out for the clutch change...hmmm
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Frams not a good filter, like I said, use motorcraft or better, or don't.....
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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why is that? for the price they charge (i believe it was 14.99 at AutoZone)...they should be one of the best...
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 yeah they SHOULD be.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" -George Santayana
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog: Frams not a good filter, like I said, use motorcraft or better, or don't.....
I have used Fram as long as I have had my car...over 70k.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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I'm not saying your car is gonna just blow up from using a fram filter, but they're not the best. I'm using motorcraft with 95k miles.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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Motorcraft 108K and going..lol sorry had to post
Alan
93 Acura Integra LS 5spd
Horizon Gray Metallic
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No matter the brand 5W30 is best all year protection, however if you are going to change viscosity grades 10W30 for late spring, summer and early fall, 5W30 for in-between. Good rule of thumb is to use viscosity that is best suited for the end of your change cycle.
By the way Valvoline.
99 Sport SE - Zetec
Mods: My wife vacuumed it last spring  , my son wiped up his hot chocolate spill  in December. My daughter found the tooth she lost last week  .
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