Recent content by tojo1968

I had a 84 Firebird and 88 S-10 with this motor. Both saw over 210k miles with zero oil issues using Castrol 5w30 GTX. Of course, this was during the 3k or 3 month OCI years..

One, 2006 Forester, used a quart every 3k miles. Belonged to many Subaru forums and it was a common topic.

Ill be honest with you, I have never seen a Boxer engine that didn't use oil.

Let me jump head first into this pool. Our fleet at work consist of 30+ Corollas and Prius. All have 10k changes at the dealer and we have cars with over 550k miles on them with zero issues. Our building manager is on his third Tundra, his last one he gave to his son at 300k two years ago and he...

2002 Nissan Frontier, 3.3 V6, 3.5 quart sump

My 2 cents....I used M1 in my forester for almost 10 years and 110k miles with zero issues using 5k OCI.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I was told that TGMO was just repackaged M1 EP.

The Sequoia's oil capacity is 6.6 to 7.4 quarts depending on the engine. My Tundra is 8.5 quarts. Not as much as the Porsche but still plenty big enough.

As a person who lives in central Florida, ride the oil here and change before you leave to go back home if you can. Heat index here right now is over 100 so the oil will get a good work out.

Originally Posted by hunter2929 I have an 86 GT with 14,000 original miles, this flat tappit engine has me a bit confused on what oil I should use. Can anyone help ? thanks I had an 84 Firebird and an 88 S-10 both with the 2.8 v6. Sold both with 220k on them with zero engine issues. Both got...

This is why I always pour my oil into a big pitcher first.

I have ownd over 20 vehicles that never used a noticeable amount of oil except one, a 2006 Forester. Used 1/2 quart every 4k miles. But, Boxer motors are known oil users.

UPDATE: I contacted an employee that works in the service department that I have known for 5 yrs. The tech did put 5w30 in and the invoice was incorrect. As there is zero difference in performance and no additional startup or running noises, I am going to run it for 5 months until my next OC...

Originally Posted by ARCOgraphite Originally Posted by tojo1968 Well I used my last free oil change at the dealer. When I got home I noticed the invoice said they used 0w20 when the manual calls for 5w30 ... I only have a one mile commute to work and drive maybe 50 miles on the weekend. Your...

Originally Posted by PimTac Another benefit of doing your own changes is that you become familiar with your car. While you are underneath take a look around. See how things are assembled. This way you might catch problems early on. Also, check your fluids and tire pressures while you wait for...