What would be the best oil for me to use?

2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
141,388 MILES
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GHOUL69
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I would like to know, this is a sports car, ive heard that the oil passage way in A mitsubishi is smaller than most others! Somepeople recommended
Pennzoil ultra ,
And mobil one 0w-30
Aug 26, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, the oil passages are the same as other comparable motors.

stick to the manufacturer reccomendations. a good 5-30 oil is sufficient.

Roy
Aug 26, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The manufacturer knows best and the key to long engine life is regular oil change and don't try fancy stuffs such additives.
Aug 27, 2012 at 12:24 AM
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