Recent content by lawrencerd

I just like changing around 5k. In my use that's still barely more than 1x a year. Do I advocate for other to do so? No. Do whatever makes you happy.

Counterpoint, Costco is also an S&P component.

Changed mine and wife's MTF lately. 2018 Mustang GT Out: ~2.7qt of some fluid, presumably the FF In: 2.75qt of Motorcraft XT-11-QDC 2013 Elantra GT Out: ~1.8qt Pennzoil synchromesh In: 2qt Amsoil MTG 75w-90.

I change our Elantra GT back and forth from 20wt to 30wt seasonally and depending on what oil I have on hand. Same with my Mustang. Both list 5w20 and 5w30 in the owner's manual as options. I can't say I notice a big difference. Litte peppier with 20 little quieter with 30. But very little in...

Welp, good news and bad news. Good news first, I was able to grab XT-11-QDC for what I considered a reasonable price on Amazon: $13. At times I've seen it $30+ so I went ahead and nabbed some. By the time I went through the hassle of raising and supporting the car and rolling around underneath...

I would use the Quaker State.

2018 Mustang GT Out: M1HM 5W-20, Fram Ultra. 4753mi oci. OLM @ 48% In: Castrol Magnatec Blend 5W-30, Motorcraft FL500S

I have not noticed a huge difference between oils in our ownership of wife's 2013 elantra GT with the nu 1.8. Now with 167,000mi. The valvoline maxlife blend 5w-30 and champ xl filter in it now runs a bit quieter and quiets down more quickly than the QSFS 5w-20 and champ non-xl filter that was...

I haven't had a chance to install it yet. There's been either something more pressing or bad weather on my days off lately. But I'll update the thread when I do.

I've had good luck with maxlife both Syn and Blend slowing small leaks on my jeep. One of them is at the oil filter adapter gasket on the side of the block. Later I got a great deal on some non-hm oil and used it, sure enough those leaks came back and if anything were worse. So if you have...

Quaker State Euro 5w40

I somewhat agree with you but this OP has also stated that they are doing annual OCIs and only a few thousand miles a year. So there is no need for anything extended drain and as others have said, the commonly available oils are meeting specs that are more stringent than required by the 2008...

I just purchased two jugs of the quaker state full synthetic dexos high mileage in 5w-30 for $18.82 through walmart.com Cheaper than house brand equivalents right now and you get a Shell product. Or the valvoline maxlife garage box, 2x OCI worth of oil for ~$43. the QS has the dexos spec & is...

Yeah both our commutes get basically highway cycle mpg, thankfully. Just wasn't meant to be.. I liked it but not enough to commit to selling my Jeep.

Haha, not in my area. The Suburban or Tahoe is very popular with moms around here. But, she doesn't want an older vehicle for a DD, and not to mention the commute would not be great for a ~18mpg beast. I know! That's why it was a bummer to have to pass. I think honestly there was room for a...