Oil change = car running better. WTF?!?!

[Lemmy]

I changed the oil in my car yesterday evening and today, even though I know it's all in my head, I swear it feels zippier and more eager to rev than it did yesterday. I'm a maintenance freak so it's not like the engine was all sludged up (Mobil 1 every 7500 miles). Just weird.

[Jack-A-Roe]

I changed the oil in my car yesterday evening and today, even though I know it's all in my head, I swear it feels zippier and more eager to rev than it did yesterday. I'm a maintenance freak so it's not like the engine was all sludged up (Mobil 1 every 7500 miles). Just weird.

changed your oil, now just go wash your pussy and you're all set

[Lemmy]

changed your oil, now just go wash your pussy and you're all set

From you I'll take that as a nothing.

[Jack-A-Roe]

From you I'll take that as a nothing.

you got pwnd bro, just take it. and then go wash your pussy looooooooool

[Lemmy]

you got pwnd bro, just take it. and then go wash your pussy looooooooool

If I had a pussy I'd be fisting it.

[RiotGrip]

What kind of car? There is a lot of confusion and worship of mobil1 that is unwarranted. Your particular engine may do better with conventional oil and a shorter interval.

[Lemmy]

What kind of car? There is a lot of confusion and worship of mobil1 that is unwarranted. Your particular engine may do better with conventional oil and a shorter interval.

I observed noticable temperature drops in air cooled motors with Mobil 1 and ran it in my Buick GN (street/strip) for years (along with a few other high HP cars) with zero oil related issues so I'm a loyal customer based on my own history. Royal Purple and AmsOil are great too but the added expense, for my use, isn't justified. My use is 90% highway and I drive in a "spirited" fashion, the engine is in proper tune with no issues. With non-synthetic I'd probably change at 5k since it's a turbo motor (another reason for synthetic).

'09 MINI JCW (1.6 liter/turbo)

[RiotGrip]

I observed noticable temperature drops in air cooled motors with Mobil 1 and ran it in my Buick GN (street/strip) for years (along with a few other high HP cars) with zero oil related issues so I'm a loyal customer based on my own history. Royal Purple and AmsOil are great too but the added expense, for my use, isn't justified. My use is 90% highway and I drive in a "spirited" fashion, the engine is in proper tune with no issues. With non-synthetic I'd probably change at 5k since it's a turbo motor (another reason for synthetic).

'09 MINI JCW (1.6 liter/turbo)

Mobil1 was a group IV base stock back when you used it in your GN it is only groupIII(with a small amount of group IV) now unless you are using one of their more specialty formulas. Amsoil and RP remain mostly group IV. Today's mobil1 is still good, but their is much less difference between it and modern conventional oils compared to 12 or 15 years ago.

As for the difference in how your car runs, I'd consider an oil analysis. With your driving style and miles, I wouldn't expect a big difference to be noticed with just an oil change. If you have a small coolant or air leak it could be causing issues that would appear to get better with an oil change--oil analysis can shed light on the issue

[Super Mario]

I changed the oil in my car yesterday evening and today, even though I know it's all in my head, I swear it feels zippier and more eager to rev than it did yesterday. I'm a maintenance freak so it's not like the engine was all sludged up (Mobil 1 every 7500 miles). Just weird.

there are so many great gay jokes for this But I am way to tired right now

[artiesoffspring]

there are so many great gay jokes for this But I am way to tired right now

No you aren't. Begin.

[Lemmy]

there are so many great gay jokes for this But I am way to tired right now

You are too tired to heckle me? Not being a productive member of society must be more exhausting than I thought?

[Super Mario]

You are too tired to heckle me? Not being a productive member of society must be more exhausting than I thought?

It really is. I have to work tonight so Im trying to stay up a little later. Ill be working till three am.I saw the zipper and the Rev and was thinking of some funny stuff but the sleeping pills are kicking in

[Jack-A-Roe]

It really is. I have to work tonight so Im trying to stay up a little later. Ill be working till three am.I saw the zipper and the Rev and was thinking of some funny stuff but the sleeping pills are kicking in

where the hell did you get a job?

[Super Mario]

where the hell did you get a job?

Fridays and saturdays Im barbacking. not barebacking thats on my time off. Its one of the busiest places in the city that I live in and they loved me last week and want me to possibly be a bouncer for st . pattys. day. it is just part time so Im still looking for a full time gig.

[Stew Nod]

LOL, I have experienced this phenomenon

I always thought it was in my head

[artiesoffspring]

LOL, I have experienced this phenomenon

I always thought it was in my head

Too bad pop ruined Jon Voight's car.

[artiesoffspring]

I changed the oil in my car yesterday evening and today, even though I know it's all in my head, I swear it feels zippier and more eager to rev than it did yesterday. I'm a maintenance freak so it's not like the engine was all sludged up (Mobil 1 every 7500 miles). Just weird.

Whatever you do, don't use Penzoil.

[RiotGrip]

Whatever you do, don't use Penzoil.

Yah because it will cause a waxy sludge to develop

[stripes]

on the news last night, waitress checked a girls id & realized it was fake when she saw her own pic on it...

[Phil McKrakin]

I changed the oil in my car yesterday evening and today, even though I know it's all in my head, I swear it feels zippier and more eager to rev than it did yesterday. I'm a maintenance freak so it's not like the engine was all sludged up (Mobil 1 every 7500 miles). Just weird.

1)Answered. 2) Oh, good for you... 3)