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Like it just fine relative to what? Do you really think if you had been using some cheaper oil for the last 20,000 miles, your engine would have sieized up or started burning oil? :rolleyes: Just kidding :D I run 4 1/2 quarts of Mobil1 0W20 in my 2001 GT. Don't like to run it overfull...

Has anyone mounted a fullsize (I believe 2 3/8") Autometer guage (say a water temp) anywhere except on the upright post between the windshield and the door? Will the sensor for Autometer's standard water temp guage screw right in place of the current dash temp sensor? I'm not concerned whether...

Here's another one! Changed my oil today on my 2001 GT. Heated the old oil up real well before draining by taking a nice drive. Let the oil drain until it stopped dripping. Changed oil filter. Replaced pan plug. Added 4 quarts of Mobil 1 0W20 oil. I am going to run the car at the track with...

Snkypete, :nice:

Snkypete, You are right that most people don't NEED to change their oil (assuming they are using a good oil like Amsoil or Mobil1 synthetic) near as often as they do. A lot of them just WANT to because it makes them feel better. You are right when you state that people seem inclined to...

Tom, say what you really think! Don't hold back! :D Can't you get around those irritating disposal fees by digging a hole in your back yard and pouring the old oil in? Works out here in the country in Alabamy! Shouldn't bother your conscience since you got the red *** against California and...

Okay, long duration once versus short duration several times. Ladies, want to jump in here? :D All seriousness aside, I have a special lubrication case. Er, I mean the car! I basically only use my 2001 Mustang GT for bracket drag racing, including the drive back and forth to the track. The...

When my son used to run his 91 mustang 5.0 at the track, he changed to what he called a "short belt". I'm not sure, but I believe it bypassed the smog pump and the power steering. All I know is that it made a significant difference (>0.1 sec quicker ET in the 1/8th mile) on performance. Does...

Snkypete, Thanks for the reply. I'll try one more time to bring a little of the real world into this thread. First, a lot of car owners, including Mustang owners, have their oil changed at various businesses (dealers, oil express places, etc). They do this for various reasons; don't...

I have read through all of the posts on this topic, and I don't think the following questions have been brought up. No flame here, but I think a little more detailed facts about the analyses required for the long duration (ie, 25K) oil changes is in order. First, we are talking about at-home...

What is with you guys? Are all of you some kind of oil scientists or what? What do you mean by "it seems to be too thin" or "I haven't had any problems" since I changed oil. What is too thin? What kind of problems were you expecting? If you use a high quality oil like Mobil1 0w20 and they say on...