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Hello Gents (and Kira), I've been doing a little experiment with my car. It's a Chevy Volt, so it's possible to drive the car without running the engine (it's electric). I put a Gold Plug magnetic drain plug on it, a Motion Pro Oil Filter Magnet next to the inlets of the filter, and two...

Here's a data point you can use: Car: Chevy Volt - An electric car, but it has an engine that goes along for the ride unless/until the battery runs down. Then the engine fires up. Oil: Any Dexos1 5w-30 Oil The car has an OLM. There are two things that can consume oil life, and it appears that...

Originally Posted By: Leo99 Originally Posted By: AirgunSavant I'd go by the OLM... There is enough technology in the car to run on batteries and then switch to a gas engine but somehow the OLM is just there for show. Aw, man! Buzzkill!

Originally Posted By: Dyusik Diphenhydramine, that should take care of the itch. Though, if it is the BITOG bug, Haloperidol is what I would suggest. I'm not sure the Haloperidol is strong enough for the BITOG bug!

Originally Posted By: raytseng I bet with only 1000miles the oil looks almost new...To help you through such mental issues, perhaps you can just go take a drop of your oil off the dipstick and judge it on color. Even though this is not a sign of oil quality, you're in mental health land anyway...

Originally Posted By: turnbowm We also have a 2015 Volt... We took advantage of the two free GM services (oil/filter change, tire rotation & inspection). Just had the second service done within the 2-year period, so we're good for another 2 years. As for oil choice, a good 5W-30 synthetic...

Gents (and the occasional lady): I have a '15 Chevy Volt. Electric until the battery runs flat, then the gas engine takes over. Current oil: About 1,000 engine miles on M1 5w-30 EP, and a MicroGreen filter (don't recall the size). I have some Pennzoil Ultra 5w-30 just itching to be used. I...

I lube up the gasket really well, and then I tighten them to first contact of the gasket plus 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn. I have quite a collection of cap wrenches, and since I use the cap wrench to tighten them, I'm always sure that I have the correct wrench to remove them. Using this technique, I've...

Originally Posted By: KingCake iphones are made in china And they don't filter worth a darn.

Originally Posted By: 2012AccentSE True...I was thinking for 2 vehicles. It would give me roughly 20 changes for both. Meaning, it would last a little over 2 years. Doing 4 changes each per yr I don't quite understand your math. If you're doing 4 changes per year, for 2 vehicles, for 2 years...

Originally Posted By: AirgunSavant What brand of motor oil do you always want to buy but your cheapness or lack of cash flow makes you buy the economy brand instead. https://jet.com/product/Krytox-Clear-Oil-860-x-1130/af35b4eff28e428c8db54820fe6d659b

Originally Posted By: jayg I wouldn't run anything other that a fully synth 0w20 in my Prius. The OP has a 2007 Prius. The factory recommended oil is 5W30. He also lives in Northern California, so it doesn't get cold enough to warrant a 0W oil. And as far as that goes, the Prius has such a...

Originally Posted By: Exit32 This time, I filled the sump with Mobil 1 15w-50 synthetic motor oil. Because of its cramped quarters, this engine tends to run a little hot and the higher viscosity of the 15w-50 oil should help maintain oil pressure a bit better. "Cramped Quarters?!?!" That...

Originally Posted By: KingCake DC motors can be more compact thanks to permanent magnets. (Think permanent magnet mini starter on a car and how much power it has) That's just part of the story. You're right, but a mini starter is so small because it only has to perform intermittent duty. A...

Originally Posted By: Marco620 Gonna run MOTUL brake fluid when its time for fluid service. But NOT in your crankcase, right?

I just remove the oil drain plug, let it drain overnight into a pan, remove the oil filter and then I drive the car normally for a week or so. By this time, the sump is good and empty. Then, I put a new filter on, replace the drain plug, and fill it with new oil. ...Not really, but with my...

Originally Posted By: DeafBrad Nice car! I would love to have one... but out of my price range. I could have lots of fun with it. About the car... I would follow Chevy's recommendation for oil changes. They know people are running long distances without using the engine, and they have...

Originally Posted By: Doog I would change the oil once a year regardless. I mean is "wasting" that amount of oil really going to break the bank? The OLM on the Volt works by a combination of mileage, and time. Even if you only drive 5 miles on the engine throughout the entire OCI, the OLM will...

Originally Posted By: AirgunSavant What's bad if memory serves me is the Volt takes premium gas and here that costs you a extra 70-80 cents a gallon. In So Cal, it's about 20¢ / gallon more. Certainly not a deal breaker given that I've only bought about 60 gallons during the car's lifetime. I...

Originally Posted By: wymi516 From what I'm reading it appears that the engine doesn't power the car, it just runs a generator that restores the battery. "When the battery runs low on electric charge, Volt seamlessly engages its gas-powered generator to keep you going for a total range of up to...