Do the brands of the Engine Oil makes a difference when choosing?
2007-04-09 17:39:01 · 7 answers · asked by wings2fly4 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
i own a shop and yes it does,i always try to stay with a major brand if possible,there are cheaper brands on the market ,but not all of them are worth buying,id try and stay with something like Pennzoil if possible or castrol.any one of the major brands are good Mobil one is a real good oil,especially their synthetic oil, i use it in everything i own,but as long as you stay with a good name brand you,ll be alright ,good luck i hope this helps.
2007-04-09 17:46:07 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The simple answers is; these days not really. The premium oils are all about the same. The big differnce is between ssynthetic, full synthetic, some syntheic etc etc. Use a good oil which ever you choose and make sure its the proper weight as per yoour owners manual change it regular and you cant go wrong.
2007-04-09 17:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by pappy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
indirectly but yes. oil in its production stages, takes on some attributes. the chemicals in the oil will do one of two things, either cause gaskets and seals to swell or shrink (recess.) although not very quickly, it will take some time but eventually, this can cause a leak. that tied to the fact that every time we heat and cool the engine, we compress the seals and gaskets again.
2007-04-09 21:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by mdk68gto, ase certified m tech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yessssssssss stick with the name brands. some "off" brands are really "recycled" dirty motor oil !!! they filter it and claim to make it "just like new oil"......... yea right !!!!! and change it every 3,000 miles no matter what fool tells you that you do not need to. yes the oil will last longer than that BUT it will be contaminated by fuel slowely blowing past the cylinder rings. so 3,000 miles then get rid of it !!!! /
2007-04-09 17:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, if you are not into syntetic or semi syntetic brands, look at the sae ratings of each one, they are all the same. but one to each own... each one has a favorite brand. i myself get the cheapest and the savings i get i reward myself with a chalupa and soda.. but i also use semi syntetic on my newer vehicles.. :)
2007-04-16 23:35:30 · answer #5 · answered by charlie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES
go with Castrol
2007-04-09 17:44:34 · answer #6 · answered by M B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sometimes...depends on your car...(like some gas...some cars don't like some kinds of gas...I know MINE doesn't like Shell, Mobile and Exxon...)
Honda's like Penzoil...
I had a Ford Truck that liked Quaker State...
2007-04-09 17:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋