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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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what is the best oil to use on a 1.6L with more than 150 hp? any help given is much appreciated.
Old Mar 5, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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synthetic
Old Mar 5, 2003 | 05:05 PM
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mobil 1 tri-synthetic
Old Mar 5, 2003 | 05:06 PM
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if youre gonna take my advice and go synthetic, fuck mobil 1, go with redline.
Old Mar 5, 2003 | 05:14 PM
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how would u know? he asked for advice for a car with more than 150 hp
Old Mar 5, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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dont you drive a del sol?
Old Mar 5, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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yes, with more than 150 hp
Old Mar 5, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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either way, redline is a better synthetic than mobil 1.
Old Mar 5, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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and i would know because i work at a place that only uses redline.
Old Mar 5, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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ok, if it only uses redline, then how would u know mobil 1 doesnt perform better?



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