Motor Oil

[TCinPhilly]

Going to have to change the oil soon for the first time in my newly acquired '06 LTC.

What kind/brand of oil do you use in your late generation cars?

Also, I would imagine it would be necessary to hit the "reset" button on the oil life reading afterward?

 

[steve]

i use mobil 1, and yes you have to reset the oil life

 

[beerdog]

Many use mobile1. It is still the best synthetic. But really, any full synthetic is good. Just stick to the weight rating in your manual.

 

[tixer]

Ahem... "newly acquired '06 LTC??"

Do tell, do tell...

 

[beerdog]

Keep in mind you do not have to use synthetic, but it is more durable. If you are planning to keep the car a long time a full synthetic is a better choice.

 

[TCinPhilly]

Ahem... "newly acquired '06 LTC??"

Do tell, do tell...

The steering on my '99 Executive was just too sloppy and I had a bad feeling about the air suspension. I had been shopping for an '06 which seems to be one of the most trouble free years of the last generation TC. I found a 25th Anniversary car, Silver Birch, with 70k miles and snagged it just before the dealer sent the car to auction. I love this car. Pics to come.

Thanks for the oil suggestions. I have used Mobil1 in my Vette and will likely use the same in the TC.