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speedblue88
09-28-2006, 02:38 AM
Did my first oil change on my new P5 and maybe I'm just imagining things, but the car seems to be running a little smoother now that I put Mobil 1 in it. I'm not sure what the previous owner had in there, but the oil filter he had on there was an A/C Delco if that tells you anything. This is also the first time I've ever put full synthetic in a vehicle I own, so perhaps I'm just used to crappy oil. The change was a breeze in general, much easier than my old Cavalier. Only difficult part was locating the filter, but once I found it, the rest was a snap. I'd say this car is fairly easy to work on. Now to get ready for a tranny flush & fill :)
L8R
09-28-2006, 03:51 AM
Congrats :] My first change was nerve recking 'cause I had no idea if I'd break anything or not.
fonzinator
09-28-2006, 09:34 AM
Congrats on the switch to snythetic!

What tranny fluid are you going to use? I'm about to change mine and I'm thinking Redline MT-90...
i12drivemyMP5
09-28-2006, 11:41 AM
AMSOIL ftw if auto or sport-auto...
Thekid760
09-29-2006, 03:19 AM
What kind of filter did your use?

I'm getting ready to do this with mobil 1 extended performane (15k miles, but i'll chance it at 10k) and a K&N oil filter.

I also have some Mobil 1 ATF on the way!
Thekid760
09-29-2006, 03:20 AM
Has anyone used Mobil 1 ATF?????

how do you like it?
fonzinator
09-29-2006, 09:24 AM
What kind of filter did your use?

I'm getting ready to do this with mobil 1 extended performane (15k miles, but i'll chance it at 10k) and a K&N oil filter.

I also have some Mobil 1 ATF on the way!I'm using Mobil 1 Syn EP oil and EP filter in my P5. I'm only 2K miles into it, but so far - no issues. It will be interesting to see how the oil holds up closer to 8K - 10K of use.
speedblue88
09-29-2006, 04:42 PM
TheKid....I used a Mobil 1 EP filter. Was a bit pricey at $11, but figured I should use a good filter with good oil.
speedblue88
09-29-2006, 04:44 PM
I was also talking to a buddy of mine who used to work on trucks in the army. He told me that synthetic is the best oil to use, but it tends to evaporate for some reason, so I should be sure to keep a close eye on the oil level and add as necessary between changes. Not sure if he's right, but he has plenty of experience with this stuff.