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Old 10-14-2006, 12:31 AM
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Once again a newbie questions : Is it okay to use Synthetic Oil in a 2001 S40 1.9T with 60,000 miles ?
Also what oil brand and oil filters are you'll using ? Can a person use Synthetic oil on a turbo car?
 
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Old 10-14-2006, 12:07 PM
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IMO synthetic is better to use in a turbo car.
Use a OEM filter or a Mann filter. (Mann is OEM)

The brand of oil is up to you. It is what ever you like.
 
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Old 10-14-2006, 03:28 PM
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Why a OEM Oil Filter ?
 
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Old 10-14-2006, 05:01 PM
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Synthetic all the way and please don't use Castrol some of the worst oil out there. Use Mobil 1 full synthetic.
 
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Old 10-15-2006, 12:33 PM
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Because the other Brands are Junk.
Most don't fit properly.
Since they are inserts the aftermarkets don't slide in tight allowing the oil to bypass the filter.
 
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Old 10-15-2006, 09:48 PM
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That's good because I use Mobil 1 Synthetic oil in my other vehicles anyway . Thanks for the Information
 
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