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Originally Posted By: marine65 I did not do it this time. I had a quart of 5-20 and 5-30 Valvoline Synthetic and I bought a quart of SuperTech 5-20 synthetic. Mixed them together and changed the oil in the Sentra (it takes 3 quarts) The Fram Ultra filter only had 7K on it so I left it on. I...

Originally Posted By: BenzFella Hello BITOG community! Long time lurker, first time poster. I need your great advice on oil for my vehicle. It is a 2009 Mercedes G55. There are many viscosities listed for it, but I guess the main thing is for oil to meet the 229.5 specification. Is that right? I...

Originally Posted By: Danmark Traded in my Toyota Tacoma (2010) for an F 150. Needed more towing power and better fuel mileage. Love the truck! I'm puzzled by Ford's oil recommendation which is for [of course] their own oil, Motorcraft, but a synthetic BLEND 5W-30, rather than full synthetic...

Originally Posted By: Virtus_Probi I wouldn't get too excited about pour point for these oils...for example, M1 5W30 ESP has a lower pour point (-45C) than standard M1 5W30 (-42C), but has a CCS viscosity at -30C that is about 25% higher than the latter. Should be much more helpful to look at...

Originally Posted By: jstert hello, forgive me if im asking an oft answered question. what oil change and interval should i use for a 2014 toyota yaris that i keep garaged and undriven for 3-4 month intervals in las vegas? i got it used from hertz at 42000 miles in may (another tale). it drove...

Originally Posted By: Shata That's interesting I was wondering if oil companies actually look at results we are getting in extended drains and real world driving results in UOA and wear. Good to know. Hi Shata - The program is a great way to see how our oil is being used in real-life...

Originally Posted By: stoicb7 I own a 2004 Toyota Tacoma 2.4L with 85K and drive approx. 7.5K per year. Have used Amsoil Signatuure Series 5W30 and would like to try something more readily available. I run GC 0W40 in my Audi A4. I like to European rating systems. Oils under consideration: Mobil1...

Originally Posted By: datsago I have a Ford Focus 2.0L (4 cylinder Zetec engine, 5-speed manual) which is overdue for an oil change. In the past, I've gone with a synthetic blend 5W20 motor oil as that is what is recommended by Ford. But the car now has passed that magical 75,000 mile barrier...

Originally Posted By: ram_man I used Mobil 1 afe last time and after about 4,000 Miles you do hear an audible ticking from the engine I'm sure it's a non issue but I dont like it none the less. My olm will pretty much be at zero at around 7200 miles. That being said what options do I have that...

Originally Posted By: opus1 Did the Dakota over the weekend. Pennzoil 10w30 AC-Delco PF13. The Malibu is due next month, most likely will get some Supertech High-Mileage 10w30 with an AAP 3387A filter. Hey opus1! Have you considered trying Pennzoil Synthetics in your Malibu? We are currently...

Originally Posted By: youb824 Best oil recommended for mk 4 vw jetta 1.8t and 2.0 gas motul or liqui moly and which one in the product line Hey youb824! Since you're considering different motor oils for your next oil change, we wanted to reach out to you and offer you a chance to participate...

Originally Posted By: delasueno What do you all know or think about Kendall gt-1 full synthetic? I can get it from my work for $2.25 a quart for 0W-20, however this oil does not say DEXOS on the bottle. I'm wondering if its even worth putting into my 2014 Silverado or should I just stick with...

Originally Posted By: Ian1982 My first oil change is coming up soon for a 2013 GMC 1500 with a 5.3. I plan on running a Napa Gold Filter with either Pennzoil Plattinum or Mobil 1. For my friends that have had an oil analysis done on both what do you think? Also, I plan on changing at no more...

Originally Posted By: BradC I have a 2013 GMC Terrain with a 2.4L DI motor with 75,000 kms on it. It's had all of it's oil changes to date done at the dealership. When I asked them what they used, they told me they are using Shell supplied semi-synthetic oil, which would be either Quaker State...

Originally Posted By: NattyBoh So we got a new Edge with the 2.0t in it. The manual recommends 5w30 for it. Any ideas what works with the turbo etc or just in general for these engines? No towing lol just normal driving to work everyday. When searching I kept getting Castrol Edge results, so I...

Originally Posted By: kinch1 I totally made a compulsive purchase. I was celebrating not having a mini van for the first time in 19 years and purchased an 06 Range Rover HSE. It has the 4.4 L Jaguar motor and 125k on it. That's a lot of miles but the vehicle is pristine and runs like a top...

Originally Posted By: DrRoughneck Toyota calls for 5W30 in the 1GR-FE V6 of the 2nd gen Tacoma. Since after a few miles thousand miles dino oil tends to break down faster and have higher viscosity, I'm considering using synthetic M1 0W40 whose viscosity (hot) is likely close to that of used dino...

Originally Posted By: Spiffytexan Howdy! I have a Ford Focus 2005 with 160,000 miles. It doesn't use a single drop of oil, even over 10,000 mile OCIs. Would you recommend Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w-20, or Mobil 1 Advanced (the fuel economy stuff) 0w-20? I plan to keep doing 10,000 mile OCIs...

Originally Posted By: JS2000 Two Part Question: I'm in the early stages of owning my 2016 Honda Civic 1.5 L turbo motor. I'm preparing to find some fuel dilution when it comes to do a used oil analysis which may come around 10k kilometres give or take. I will likely pull a sample 1/2 way...

Originally Posted By: MZ-Bird I want to say I have been using M1 extended at walmart so I change less often but now I have reached 100K and I want to keep this wonderful motor running best it can. I get on it frequently and I drive a lot for work. city and highway . suggestions? been using...