Recent content by ltslimjim

I'm basically using it as a mid-OCI cleaner now with prioritizing PEA only the tank or 2 at the end of an interval for my perceived definition of optimal. ;)

I bought some from WalMart.com for $11.97 the other day. I was wondering when it would popup in stores. EDIT: it was delivered from a local store with my order of the Valvoline Restore and Protect oil, but I don’t know which one.

To be fair, we’ve got a world conditioned to look for answers to a specific thing without challenging their prior understanding or assumptions before asking such a question. It’s why AI slop is just that. Critical thinking isn’t as fast, but it’s accuracy is so much more likely to eventually...

Good replies already on that report. 7.5k is likely the sweet spot for repeatability and definitely consider going up to the 5w-30 flavor with that much fuel. What’s up with the Si reading? Seems a little high for the miles. Might be worth looking over the intake for good sealing. .02

Well, the only meaningful anecdote I can add to the topic is that my wife said this today; “go ahead and run it a 5th time to be sure we gave it the best shot since our car has a lot of miles”… So, when the wife is saying what to run regarding oil, you listen. 5th run it is!! 😎😂

Buying bottom barrel OTS oils aren't the way; especially if engine longevity and/or known consumption issues are a thing for subject vehicle/engine. That said, a lot of oils fall into the descriptive category of "better diet" in that analogy than the "college/budget diet" approach. It just...

If you don't mind, which flavor of Mobil 1 was used for those 10k mile intervals?

It’s still very good though. (Especially if extending intervals on the filter.)

A secure person can have the conversation and is willing to let their own thinking be challenged. Any thought or idea could make sense in a given context, and it's better to ask questions than misrepresent the position and beliefs others have than your own. One leads to more clarity and...

Define bad anyway. There can be oil that meets basic standards and isn’t as good for a specific engine or use case as other oils. Even “good” oil has a definition. Good enough? Good as in optimal? Vehicle makes it to 200k, 500k, a million miles? How many of those miles are a function of oil...

Exactly. 💯 The fuel price increases alone likely already has cleared this modest oil cost increase (for now) at least as seen in this thread. Saving on oil just to save isn’t a good enough reason; especially if overall quality and potentially the performance of the product could be...

Especially if other OTS oils have availability issues and/or what is available have to resort to reduced quality in formula wrt base oils. This of course assumes Amsoil sticks to their formulas as well, but regarding their products I’ve never had a basis to doubt any of their lineup and...

Any issues with the actual products?

“Another reason”? Please list your prior reasons. Will you have the same tune when others increase their prices too? 🤔

What if I could double or triple the intervals on a boutique and spend less time changing the oil and ATF? There are many ways to slice the “best maintenance practices” pie. If sticking to shorter intervals though, it’s hard to argue over that combo. :)