06-11-2021, 02:56 PM | #1 |
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Oil brand makes my car feel different
Just changed my oil yesterday with Castrol Edge 5W30. Previously had Redline in it.
Might just be a placebo effect, but I think it definitely ran smoother with the Redline oil. Strange since both of them are the same viscosity and Dexos1 approved. It’s not that it’s running bad now... but I do feel a difference. I think. Or it might be all in my head lol. Anyone else have the same experience when switching oil brands? |
06-11-2021, 02:59 PM | #2 |
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IME it's more likely to be gas but IDK... I just run the 0w40 M1 ESP that comes in the cars and is recommended by GM.
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06-11-2021, 03:06 PM | #3 |
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I could swear that my 2006 Pontiac GXP rode better/smooth right after I cleaned and vacuumed the interior.
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06-11-2021, 03:24 PM | #4 |
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Yep, my cars always handle better after a wash.
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06-11-2021, 03:29 PM | #5 | |
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True. Since I don't do much out of town traveling I try and stick with a single gas station. The Shell 93 octane seems to make my car run better. |
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06-11-2021, 03:30 PM | #6 |
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Yeah I think maybe my head was just trying to justify the 2.5x price I paid for the Redline LOL
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06-11-2021, 03:40 PM | #7 |
It's in your head. If you're actually feeling a difference, then that probably means it's eating itself now.
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06-11-2021, 04:32 PM | #8 |
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When I changed my Mobil 1 0-40ESP, the engine sounded more muted and wasn't as rev happy. It wasn't placebo I assure you. I'm going back to 5w-30 and will see what happens next week. It got better with a few thousand miles though, but I didn't like those first few thousand as it was so different.
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06-11-2021, 05:06 PM | #9 |
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i use torco sr1 5w40 they did dyno tests back in the day where some cars gained +5hp so it may be true!
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06-11-2021, 05:39 PM | #10 |
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My ZL1 seems to run better with Lucas Synthetic oil 5w30 in it. Maybe in my head but...
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06-11-2021, 06:26 PM | #11 |
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I used to run Valvoline 5w-40 MST before they changed it in my 2017 and it ran awesome for 50k miles before I traded it. Considering trying the Havoline Pro DS 5w-40 or this Amalie 5W-40 Dexos https://www.amazon.com/Amalie-Elixer...01N6X1R9Pafter I use the last of my old Valvoline 5w-30 MST next week.
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06-11-2021, 07:16 PM | #12 |
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Placebo.
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06-12-2021, 07:48 AM | #13 |
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Nope. I'm no stupid young kid. There is a difference.
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06-12-2021, 08:07 AM | #14 |
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Ofcourse you will feel different when switch grade but its very minimal.
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