Recent content by edyvw

I would run Mobil1 ESP 0W30.

In Europe was backward compatible since 2009. In the US it is since 2017. The US does not have an official TSB; the EU always had. Both oils are minimum 3.5 HTHS. The difference is in the additive pack, and since the US has ULSG since 2017, using VW504.00 is not an issue in gas engines. The VW...

PPE met SQ long before it was official. It is same formula as was their SN+.

I used oil stored 5yrs. It will be fine.

Maybe on Amazon. When I checked Amazon last time (few weeks back) it was not. If it is, stock up.

Redline also offers 10W60, so does Amsoil, with really high HTHS.

Yes. 502 had, as far as I remember 162% more IVD.

So, cold start? 10W60 will be better in really cold temperatures. 32f? Who knows without test, but would not be surprised if RL is outperforming standard 15W or 10W. Lower pour point indicates better base stocks, ester and PAO. Yes, 15W50 will be more shear stable. Many 10W60 oils end up as...

2011 Honda Pilot, 109,200mls. One year on oil, maybe 1,500mls. Out: Mobil 1 ESP 0W20 and FRAM Ultra Filter. In: Mobil 1 ESP 0W20 and CarQuest Extended Performance Filter.

2011 Honda Pilot: Out: Honda rear shocks. They did not leak, but no rebound. In: Bilstein B6:

Generally undersized, cheap rotors prone to warping, then feel.

Motomaster is repackaged Pennzoil. Motomaster 5W40 will serve you well. Shell (Pennzoil) 0W40 is generally a step down from 5W40. Each company has its horse for a race, and in ACEA A3 category, that is SHell Helix PurePlus 5W40 (Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40, Motomaster Euro 5W40). Mobil 1 horse...

OK, what do you think, how much will you increase consumption? I am really interested in your assessment.

Yes, those 0.5% will really make a dent.

Toyota and good brakes don't go into the same sentence.