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Small update. After the engine flushes (2x), I drove around 200 miles then drained 1 quart of oil and refilled it with MMO. The oil weight per MMO drop around 4, so I was essentially running something around a 36W oil for the past 4500 miles. It finally got time to change the oil again so I used...

I'm leaning towards doing shorter OCI's with MMO and conventional ST HM 10W-40. Since MMO is being added, I think a slightly higher viscosity oil might be prudent though outside of US, the same engine calls for 30w or 40w oil. Oil capacity is just around 6.1 quarts, so MMO 1 quart and the rest...

Originally Posted by nthach Originally Posted by writes123 Also cheaper oil like Supertech? High mileage or regular? Conventional or synthetic? Slight concern about hdeo is the talk of issues with cat converters. I think they hold paeticulate better but with a short oci is that worth it? Oil...

Thanks for all the responses and suggestions! The mechanic cleaned what he could from both valve covers and used brake cleaner as well. The valve covers were cleabed by engine degreaser, brake cleaner and a strong pressure washer before being allowed to dry prior to reinstall. The mechanic...

Originally Posted by SatinSilver Originally Posted by writes123 The day before I just did an oil change and the filter housing cap was a pain to get loose How much oil drained out? Any oil change sticker on the windshield? Close to 7 quarts were drained out; so I'm guessing a bit overfilled...

Hi all. Recently acquired a 2015 Kia Sedona with 101k miles. Van was bought off Manheim from a bank repo and looked pretty clean. Out of the abundance of caution, I scheduled a ATF and coolant fluid exchange along with spark plugs replacements (105k due) and valve cover gasket with plug seals...

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ahh missed that comment. my bad

Not sure if they are in your size but look into General Altimax RT43's.

I have a 2013 Ford C-max 2.0L I4 Atkinson engine with 180k miles. It used Motorcraft 5W-20 till 118k miles conventional. Once I got it, I have been using 5W-30 Valvoline MaxLife Semi-Syn 5W-30 for the past 60k miles these last 2 years. Factory recommends 5W-20 or 0W-20 with 10k intervals. I've...

I've been using Valvoline Maxlife Full Syn 10W-30 in my 5.0L V8 that is originally speced in the US for 0W-20. Runs like a dream. $18 per 5 quart when bought as a 4 pack from Walmart.

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season Plus 235/60R18 107V BSW Touring tire for 140 each at a national retailer that Americas Tire would pricematch. Tied for 2nd best with 72 rating on recent CR SUV tires report and 65k warranty. Can't go wrong with Michelin's but have to pay the premium...

Originally Posted by madeej11 Who ever said the oil level wasn't going to be monitored? We all know here that checking the oil level say every week or so is a given. I already mentioned factoring in the makeup oil just above. Besides the Fumoto locking clip, the rest of your post is just common...

The Fumoto has a clip you can buy and add for extra peace of mind. I think the filter and oil may hold up but the main thing would be to monitor oil consumption and add oil as necessary. Not checking the oil levels every 10k miles sounds risky, even for Toyota engines. Perhaps topping off to...

I have a '13 C-max with 180k on the engine. It was dealer serviced for the first 118k at 10k OCI at the local Ford dealer, so MC stock 5W-20 most likely. Since getting the car 2 years ago, I have put on 62k and used Fram Ultra Filters XG3614 and Valvoline Maxlife Semi-Syn 5W-30. Been changing...