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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Oil change today

Made the jump to Mobil 1 synthetic today. I here it is a good idea to make the jump before the 50,000 mile mark. I am at 39,000 now so why not. Not sure if I can tell any difference with only 12 miles on the oil change other than the motor seam to run bit smoother but it could just be me. I guess time will tell.

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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 10:59 PM
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The engine can tell...
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 12:13 AM
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Seems like they always run better when you change the oil. M-1 is like cheap insurance.
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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When I change oil on my bike I also did my 6hp 1 speed lawn mower! Before the change I had to refuel to finish the yard ! After changing to mobile 1 I could do both side on 1 tank! Got better yardage lol


I use Mobile 1 in my cars and motorcycles. I never noticed much MPG gain! All depends on the foot or wrist :) But my bikes shifted smoother and maybe a tad quieter. On my cars never noticed much change with RPM, BUT IMO Full Synthetic oil is the way to go no matter if you gain mpg or not , the added protection is cheap insurance.
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:57 AM
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Seems like they always run better when you change the oil. M-1 is like cheap insurance.
They also run better after you wash them as well :)
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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It's that feeling you get when you change your shorts after a shower.....

Even though Dexos is specified for 2011 and above I am using it in both my HHR's.

2011 2.4L
2010 2.4L

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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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That's a fact, washing mine gives me 4lbs more boost....
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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It's that feeling you get when you change your shorts after a shower.....

Even though Dexos is specified for 2011 and above I am using it in both my HHR's.

2011 2.4L
2010 2.4L

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Your supposed to change your shorts after a shower? I just turn mine inside out!
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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Would that be considered HyperMilling da shorts ??
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Would that be considered HyperMilling da shorts ??
Well the do have racing stripes so maybe! :)



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