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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Whats a good oil to run?
 
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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Price range,weights,need a little more detail
 
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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i run Mobil 1 5w-30 full syn with a K&N oil filter, but like previously stated a little information would be nice.
 
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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I dont really have any specific thing I was just wondering what would be a good oil to use, but price range I dont wana spend more then I need to.
 
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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what oil are you using now? if your current oil isnt giving you any problems i dont see any real reason to switch, but asking what oil is best to use is like asking what muffler sounds best everyone will have there own opinions and it usually turns into a never ending debate.
 
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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I dont even know they never told me when i got it but it needs an oil change so I was wondering what would be good.
 
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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i prefer synthetic oil, but dino oil will be just as good and as long as you go with a name brand youll be fine the 4.3's arent to picky when it comes to oil.
 
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Okay cool do like the way Mobil 1 runs?
 
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i like it alot and i cant see myself using anything other than Mobil1.
 
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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I think I may try it. I for sure getin a K@N oil filter tho I wana see how good they are.
 



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