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I was going to mention it would depend on how many plug/patches or other issues they had (age and such). But yeah, definitely time to start Googling and figuring out what you want to buy in the nearish future.

Oil temps get to about 215+ in my wife's naturally aspirated 2017 Forester if it's over about 70 degrees and we're freeway driving about 70mph. I haven't checked it doing 85+ through the barren wastelands into a 20+mph wind climbing decent hills and mountain passes. I just figure it's getting...

And that's why it's more complicated than just getting a second card with your wife's membership 😉

I'm aware. But that's not a business membership, correct?

It's slightly more complicated than that. Long story...

So you weren't out there with a box of Techron unscrewing and dumping them into the tank as it filled from the truck? 🤣 My wife fills at Costco most of the time, I tend to frequent Arco or 76 just often (all based on price and the fact I don't have a Costco card).

In the Midwest used to wash when it was supposed to be near freezing for highs or all kinds of annoying things freeze up. Maybe a couple times from November - March. Salt. Yuck. Now I basically wash with an auto wash when it's "free" with a dealer oil change. Or myself at home. I get the Black...

Missed that reply. If a quart over full on the old milky stuff, I'd be more concerned, personally, it might be more than super short trips causing it. I have no idea her or your financial situation but I'd want to get it checked over by someone I trusted if it's a car she needs or you don't...

Depends what the cause is. I mean, I'm sure in general it's worse than oil that doesn't look like that. I'm very much a "slap some oil in and go" personality, but I'm anal about checking my cars over. I just don't worry about the petty stuff like so many people on these forums. But even I'd want...

What kind of container? Can you estimate if it's about the correct amount (4-ish quarts)?

Does she know how to check fluid levels? If not I'd hesitate to not check everything over in the cooling system before handing it back. Will she keep a watchful eye on the temp gauge? If not, again, might be best to check it before she possibly ruins it worse if it's major engine issues. If...

Does it smell strongly of gas?

Having lived in the Upper Midwest, yes, I've seen fuel dilution/short tripped oil look like this. Decades ago. Wasn't quite that diluted, but I drained about 6 quarts of gas, oil, moisture in a car that we supposed to have 4 quarts of oil. Check the radiator for weird colors and smells, same...

I'd watch the coolant level, personally. And if short tripped like that (where do you live? Cold winters?) change it much more often than once per year (6 months?) Did she or someone add something by accident? Fuel dilution? I've seen fuel dilution like that in old carbed cars. I would ask...

@dishdude I could teach you. But I'd have to charge.