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    Fuel Economy with Mobil 1 Extended Perfomance

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wolf_06</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was wondering if it has any other benefits, like fuel economy, versus the regular Mobil 1. Thanks! </div></div> Not that I've ever noticed. Never noticed on Mobil AFE either.
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    Post your latest oil change

    2015 Nissan Juke. Out came whatever the stealership put in a few thousand miles ago, in went: 4-1/2 quarts of Mobil7500 in 5w-30 (last of old stash) Nissan filter. No more Mobil Clean 7500. An era has passed.
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    Got a score of Mobil 1 0w30 AFE

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: exman123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Went to all the local Auto Zones today and scored 29 quarts for $2 bucks a piece! My dilema.,,,2014 Toyota Sienna XLE speced for 0w20. Do ya all think 0w30 will hurt anything...
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    What's in your oil stash?

    I've got 100+ quarts of Pennzoil Ultra (the old, good stuff) laying around, as the primary stash component. Maybe 40+ quarts of Mobil AFE collected at $1/qt, and then some QSUD, 4 qts of MC7500 (last of the last stash of 200+ quarts), and some odds and ends Castrol Titanium stuff.
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    GTL = higher PVC = a lot less wear says Chevron

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gokhan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I am now considering the switch to the new generation of oil technology using GTL base stocks, currently available in Pennzoil Platinum PurePlus products. </div></div> Those of us...
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    Confused between PP & PUP

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: donnyj08</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Be careful not to get hung up on certain values such as NOACK, VI etc. It is about the entire package as a whole. </div></div> True. But also keep in mind why a low Noack is...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2014 Ford Mustang v6 Out- MC7500 5w-30 In - Castrol Edge Titanium 1/2 5w-20, 1/2 5w-30 MC filter. Oil looked good, will probably consider running TBN with Blackstone to get a feel for this whole longer drain thing, the engine after a few UOAs looks easy peasey on oil.
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    how much oil usage is 'normal'? '15 Jeep Patriot

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kmrcstintn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> now with that said...how much oil usage is 'normal' for this engine during break-in during a mixed variety of driving conditions (easy does it, moderate acceleration, highway...
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    Why not super tech syn

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jake777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone have a bad experience with this Supertech Synthetic? </div></div> I used it in 2 different cars, and they drank the stuff like water. Don't know why.
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    PQIA tests seven more oils, 9/19

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CT8</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There seems to be too much difference over the other brands lets call it a mistake until proven different. </div></div> That was the solution to the same controversy with PU, and it...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2014 Ford Fusion Energi 11 bolts need removed to pull the fiberboard engine undercover. What a [censored]. Dealership oil change around 11K 4.5 qts PU 5w-30, Motorcraft filter at 14.5k
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    Question - ATF instead of Motor oil in engine?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jdavis</div><div class="ubbcode-body">your engine that calls for 0w-20? <a href="http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9" target="_blank">http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9</a> Will it...
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    2014 Jeep Wrangler (3.6L Pentastar) Oil Rec.

    I put various sizes and shapes of 5w-20 and 5w-30 in my 2014 Wrangler with the Pentastar and it didn't care in the least. Cold or hot. UOAs were fine with all of them, motor might have been a hair quieter with 5w-30 but that is purely a subjective thing, in either case it wasn't so much a...
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    Pennzoil

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bvance554</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Paid advertisement... </div></div> Certainly the first video was. The second was a complete reasonable explanation on how to build a synthetic base oil from smaller chain...
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    Safe to use up my 5w30 in 5w20 spec vehicle?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hatt</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stchman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If something goes wrong, are the BITOG forum people going to pay...
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    Nissan dealer can't even do a simple oil change

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NormanBuntz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> This is a perfect example of why I like DIY, even at age 64. If a Nissan dealer can't do a simple oil change correctly, what can they do right?</div></div> I would say the...
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    Anyone remember when Mobil Clean 5,000 came out?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: car51</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Didn't know they made a Mobil Clean 7,500</div></div> I've got about 9 quarts left ( MC 7500 5w-30 SM) from my original 200+ quart stash. Advance Auto or someone was doing internet...
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    First oil change at 10,000 miles?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tamedcowboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have about 700 miles on my 2015 Ford Focus SE with the 2.0L Ti-VCT I-4 Flex Fuel (not the EcoBoost). Should I do my first oil change when the oil life monitor tells me (which...
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    Judge's Take - Honeymoon Over With EVs

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nate1979</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why are you responding to an old thread? </div></div> Historical understanding. Once upon a time, people had this interesting idea on EVs. Then they became more popular, things...
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    Judge's Take - Honeymoon Over With EVs

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JustinH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Electric only cars are toys for rich people. </div></div> So us solidly middle class folks aren't allowed to buy them!! What is this country coming to, limiting the wise car...
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