Another point.
Oil filters have a valve to hold oil in the filter when the engine is not running.
Why have these valves if oil in the filter wasn't important???
I add some oil to the filter before I install it.
It helps get oil pressure up quickly when I start the car after the oil change.
It's not hard, and doesn't take a lot of time.
It's a little perk that comes from changing my own oil - I'm sure if I took it to someplace and had the oil changed...
Originally Posted By: sciphi
What vehicle is this going into? If it's a port-injected V8 in a pickup, mix away since the chances of an oil-related failure in those engines is quite low. If it's a DI and/or turbocharged engine, use full synthetic 5w-30 and change it religiously.
I think one of...
Originally Posted By: Donald
Originally Posted By: fsskier
This is why I try hard not to keep a "stash" or buy much extra oil ahead. I was always trying to use up either outdated or a no longer wanted oil my cars.
+1 on not having my "stash" at my house. My "stash" is on the Walmart shelf...
Is it possible to blend Chevron Supreme GF-5 with mobil 1 - say 50-50 and get a satisfactory DEXOS blend? Why? cause I have a case of Chevron I'd like to use up.
Chevron isn't on the DEXOS licensed brands yet.
Thanks.
Originally Posted By: yonyon
For cheap DexOS1 I would suggest Smitty's SuperS. The local NAPA stocks it and the price is a lot less than Mobil 1. Is it as good? I doubt it, but trust that it's certified as good enough. The DexOS logo is bigger than the brand name on the label if that's what you...
Originally Posted By: HollowEyes
Originally Posted By: MrDatabase
QDUD? You mean Quaker State? No dexos on Quaker States label.
False.
At least on the Quaker State Ultimate Durability SN jug sitting in my closet.
thanks - may have missed it - I'll check it out or the jug I was looking at...
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Does it even matter, as long as the product is on the official GM Dexos list?
Don't know - if dexos isn't on the label I'm I buying the right product? There was a post sometime ago that said GF-5 is not dexos - dexos is a higher standard, so no I'm not...
Originally Posted By: Hyde244
Originally Posted By: dishdude
Wal-mart used to carry a Pennzoil Dexos blend. Not sure if they still do or not.
+1
This is the cheapest Dexos1 I could find during my last visit to Walmart. It was retailing for $4.57 a quart, only 20 cents more than Motorcraft Syn...
My car is just a 2.5L 4cyl Malibu. Nothing special.
But I'll spend a couple extra $$ to get dexos on the label if that's what the owner's manual says to use.