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    anyone have experience with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II? currently 35% off. 225/65r17

    How have they been? Grooved pavement an issue? Thanks!
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    Oil recommendation for 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

    Hi folks. My 2013 Elantra GT came with 5 years of oil changes for free, which has now run out. I always requested a synthetic oil from the dealer, and the invoice reads "Castrol Syntec". I will now be doing my own oil changes, and buying the Hyundai filter from the dealer as it is supposed to...
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    Oil recommendation for 2014 Kia Rondo (GDI engine)

    Thanks for the suggestions again folks. I have a couple of more questions, so bear with me If I were to discard my restriction on buying from Cdn Tire (and brands listed), and could get a good synthetic oil that was 5w-20 and met the A5 spec, which one would be suitable? Looks like the only...
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    Oil recommendation for 2014 Kia Rondo (GDI engine)

    Looking to pick some oil up for this car soon. Thanks for all the responses thus far. While I realize that most 5w-20 synthetic oils will be fine or even overkill, an enthusiast site like this is useful if one wants to be particular (I won't lose any sleep otherwise), a friend of mine...
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    Oil recommendation for 2014 Kia Rondo (GDI engine)

    Humm...I hear lots of good stuff about Amsoil, and as I mentioned the dealer offered it up to me. Is the A5 specification really important?
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    Oil recommendation for 2014 Kia Rondo (GDI engine)

    Originally Posted By: gregk24 From the choices you listed I would go with PP 5w20, especially since you are a short tripper the lower viscosity will help. Oh, and WELCOME to BITOG!! Thanks! Any particular reason, or just a tried and tested oil? BTW is just happens to be 40% off this week...
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    Oil recommendation for 2014 Kia Rondo (GDI engine)

    Hello. First post here at BITOG but long-time lurker. I have never done my own oil change, but I have access to a proper garage and a friend who is a mechanic who can show me how to do it. Going to start doing my own oil changes on my new 2014 Kia Rondo. It has the gasoline direct injection...
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