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Would use of 5W-40 oil be a problem for cars with GDIT prone to intake valve deposits (IVD). No concern about warranty. Why could or couldn't 5W-40 be used in such applications? Would it really be better to use Dexos 1 Gen. 2.?

I see that many on here select the cheapest oil that meets specification. I'm not criticizing that because it seems to work perfectly for them. I don't shop by price on this. My engines cost me a good bit of money and most any oil is cheap in comparison.

Me ? I'd use the Magnatec only because it's 5W-30. Yes, I know. I read all the posts on this forum. It's my preference and I sleep better at night and don't have bad dreams.

I'm in my 80s and still do my oil/filter changes. So, I've been around long enough to have purchased a good number of new cars. I am well aware that many, if not most, people use a different brand on each change. I had one new VW Beetle for which the manual instructed the owner to "Select...

I don't think I could live with myself if I missed one oil and filter change. My wife's car is now due a one years change and she is questioning me about doing it. Advantage of an OLM.

After reading all these posts I think maybe I should use the Magnatec and see if my car likes it. Good comments.

I'm not comfortable with a 0/5W-20 in my cars. I'm old school and I'm using 5W-30 because it provides at least a little more wear protection and I sleep better for it.

I had a 2017 Equinox with the 2.4L engine that call for 5W-30. I now have a 2020 Equinox with the 1.5L Turbo that calls for 0W-20. I'm using 5W-30 because I'm a bit old school and I feel better with it.

I might run some of this in the 5W-30. Looks good.

My car manual calls for a 0W-20 oil but I'm using 5W-30 because I feel better about it. I'm not sure what's best for the Corolla.

I started using synthetics in the mid '70s when a lot of attention started being written about them. I think I might have started out with Mobil One. More recently I have used Pennzoil. Right now I have Valvoline Advanced 5W-30 in one of my cars.

What will OP give up by using an oil of choice that isn't Dexos. What would a Dexos do for him that a Euro won't do? For some reason I understood his engine to be a GM but looking back at his post he doesn't say it is.

I agree with ZZman. If it makes you feel better use it. I have no doubt that these pricey oils will perform excellently in your vehicles while off the shelf products might also do quite well. When it comes to sleeping well...........

That's a beautiful photo of a carrier. Love it.

I was a member of the 48th Armored Division (National Guard) a long time ago. If this meets your approval I'd like to use it as an avatar. I joined BITOG when Bob Winters started it in 2002. My screen name was krholm. When this new format was installed I was unable to access the site and...