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    Best option for oil and filter 2022 Kia Seltos EX (heavy usage)? Inline 4 base AWD model no turbo. 0W-20 oil

    Care to point me in a good direction for learning about these topics? I'm here to learn. Thanks!
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    Best option for oil and filter 2022 Kia Seltos EX (heavy usage)? Inline 4 base AWD model no turbo. 0W-20 oil

    Excellent advice! Any technical/testing/comparison information on this brand of oil? Why change the filter every other oil change? How often on the oil drain plug washer/gasket? I do both every time. Every 3750 miles due to severe use requirements.
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    Best option for oil and filter 2022 Kia Seltos EX (heavy usage)? Inline 4 base AWD model no turbo. 0W-20 oil

    Not so much as the others had no factory warranty or extended warranty consideration. I still looked into it but just got what was speced that I could afford. Looked at oil filter reviews but mainly went OEM on that. You sound like a nice guy or gal.
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    Best option for oil and filter 2022 Kia Seltos EX (heavy usage)? Inline 4 base AWD model no turbo. 0W-20 oil

    If I trusted the dealership (non corporate) in my current location I'd do that. Instead I feel safer with Ford dealership quick Lane for the next couple months until I move. I'll check out the kia dealer in my new area after the move.
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    Best option for oil and filter 2022 Kia Seltos EX (heavy usage)? Inline 4 base AWD model no turbo. 0W-20 oil

    Unfortunately for me I might not be capable of this. For now yes, I'm just doing safe enough for now...in the long run I am not capable of avoiding overthinking it. I know myself well enough haha
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    Best option for oil and filter 2022 Kia Seltos EX (heavy usage)? Inline 4 base AWD model no turbo. 0W-20 oil

    Thanks 😊 There's a high mileage extended performance and an extended performance. Not sure what the exact difference is here other than one being marketed for 75k up mileage. My understanding is that the advanced fuel economy is specifically for hybrids with lots of starts and stops with...
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    Best option for oil and filter 2022 Kia Seltos EX (heavy usage)? Inline 4 base AWD model no turbo. 0W-20 oil

    I thought it wasn't api sp or dexos or the other one. It just occurred to me... From what I am heading it sounds like a more viscous oil would benefit the engine protection but it would void the warranty. Could I possibly try looking for the most viscous 0-w20 available? Or are the differences...
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