Recent content by Adkcedarman

True, I know it’s possible, but I presume / expect anyone who knows enough to care about using a high quality oil will also know that extended drain intervals are not very often a wise choice, even with a premium boutique oil.

I have not tried PUP but I very much would like to get some ESP 0W30. For cleaning though, nothing touches VRP as far as I know. Mobil’s new one is pretty good but VRP is the cleaning king. If engine is already clean I would say Mobil1 ESP 0W30 is the best reasonably priced option. If you...

Yeah I kinda go off the res for fluids because I do my oil at 500mi, diffs at 1,500mi, CVT or AT before 10k on any new car. It’s always in rough enough shape to justify the change, so I wish it was common practice for dealerships to do all drivetrain fluids by 5-10k miles, it would likely make a...

I heard about the louvre issues - any concerns on the synthetic endurance? I haven’t seen any complaints about them. And FWIW mine are cartridge for the Sienna and Spin on for the crosstrek. I’ll check the Crosstrek ones for louvre issues.

My FB20D in the Subaru Crosstrek had a similar process which I followed as closely as I could - especially because it has a CVT so the RPM range is less fluctuated during operation than with a traditional AT. I apparently did it right, as I have zero fuel dilution and zero oil consumption at 42k...

Yeah, also almost every break in procedure specifically indicates not allowing constant engine speed, there’s a heavy focus on varying RPM as much as possible during break in.

I had some TokyoRokis but the Fram Syn Endurance was too good a deal to pass up for a highly loved high mile capacity filler while still having excellent filtration.

Depending on the base oil and modifiers used yes - so it depends largely on brand and formulation not just the 5w20 label…

Can’t wait to hear this! Both being a 20 grade there is essentially no meaningful difference in operating temp protection, only cold start.

Can you explain why that would be good for break in? I’ve never heard that take before…

This is a good visual on the fact that short tripping is rough on engines.

Cam lobes look normal to me for the mileage, but I’m no pentastar expert. I’m curious also as @walterjay asked - why was it opened up?

Picture 4 shows the front timing chain and oil pump. - nothing abnormal here, camera angle just makes it appear wonky. The last two photos are showing the hydraulic timing chain tensioners - it’s normal to have buildup on them like this - the timing cover area collects a lot of varnish in many...

I know the Fram synthetic endurance I bought FE7317 are a lower bypass than the OEM filters - but do you think that’s an issue? From what I understand, Subaru sets the bypass really high, and at 15psi my FB20D even in winter with a 0W30 should not be in bypass… thoughts?

Not bad for a Pentastar with this mileage, but i would get on the Valvoline Restore and Protect for a few oil changes to clean things up before it gets much further along!