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Do you use synthetic oil?
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:48 am
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:48 am
I'm going to get an oil change and they always ask if I want regular or synthetic. I usually get synthetic but they say it's not necessary
I looked on an escalade forum and they said the same. I'm thinking about getting regular because synthetic is about $80 and I'm a poor college student
Is this a big mistake?
I looked on an escalade forum and they said the same. I'm thinking about getting regular because synthetic is about $80 and I'm a poor college student
Is this a big mistake?
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:49 am to Paige
Synthetic. Won't break down as fast if the vehicle sits I believe.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:49 am to Paige
If you have been using Syn, then yes it is.
Stick with what you have been using.
Plus, the syn is probably good for another 3k or so if you just change the filter.
Stick with what you have been using.
Plus, the syn is probably good for another 3k or so if you just change the filter.
This post was edited on 12/29/16 at 9:51 am
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:51 am to Paige
Coventional wisdom says if you start using synthetic oil you should stick with it.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:51 am to Paige
Go by whatever GM recommends. Full synthetic will last 10,000 miles as well.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:51 am to Paige
Use synthetic
but dont go back after
last longer
but dont go back after
last longer
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:52 am to Paige
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college student

Synthetic gets you more miles before next change 5000-8000 vs 3000-5000 depending on driving. Worth it imo.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:52 am to Paige
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escalade
quote:
I'm a poor college student
Uhhh? What?
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:52 am to shiftworker
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Coventional wisdom says if you start using synthetic oil you should stick with it.
Correct.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:53 am to Skillet
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Skillet
I see your Paige creeper thread disappeared
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:53 am to Paige
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$80
shop around and look for online coupons
I get synthetic oil changes for around $50
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:54 am to Paige
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escalade
quote:
I'm a poor college student
hmmmm
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:54 am to TrueTiger
About to change the oil in my wife's Tahoe (15) for the first time. What type of oil should I use?
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:55 am to Paige
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$80 and I'm a poor college student
You need some foldin money, friend?
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:55 am to Paige
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:56 am to poochie
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About to change the oil in my wife's Tahoe (15) for the first time. What type of oil should I use?
Look at the owner's manual.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:56 am to Paige
Do it yourself...Mobil One synthetic and oil filter from walmart $35
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:57 am to baseballmind1212
It's a 2002 that I paid cash for many years ago. Has 150k miles
Problem Winston? I am a poor college student
Ok, thanks all. I'll get the synthetic
Problem Winston? I am a poor college student
Ok, thanks all. I'll get the synthetic
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:57 am to Paige
The main reason to go synthetic is that it lasts longer and you don't have to change oil as often. You can easily go 10-12k miles on synthetic without an oil change. So if you do that it's cheaper and a time saver.
This post was edited on 12/29/16 at 10:20 am
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:57 am to Paige
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