Recent content by ToadyJanker

Nice passive aggressive snark. Just because I'm new doesn't mean I haven't read all of it. But I do understand the difference between what shouldn't matter for a warranty claim vs what a company can claim is the issue, I also know from a friend's experience that if I do have to make a claim, I...

My manual says If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. Now I will confess this feels off... that if 0w-20 synthetic isn't available to top off with a conventional...

Thx... I kept my last WRX 17 years. My issue is that I know 0w-20 is not a great choice, but I also know that while using 5w-30 shouldn't cause me warranty issues, I had a friend get into a really difficult battle with a car company over a warranty claim when all he did was add a cold air...

I'm in a similiar situation (2026 WRX still under 300 miles), but more than a bit overwelmed by everything here. Why are you choosing Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w-20 over Mobil 1 ESP x2 0w-20 (I think that's the Mobil 1 Euro 0w-20)? To be clear, I'm not trying to change your mind, I'm looking...