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2016 Acura RDX 132k miles. 5154 mile oci. Out: M1 ESP 0w-30 Off: Pentius PLXL 7317 In: M1 ESP 0w-30 On: Carquest Premium 84356

As some of you know I’ve added a Jeep Wrangler to my fleet with the Pentastar 3.6L V6. Here is a look at a Carquest Premium. 10,000 mile/99.5%@20 micron rating. Quality looks great which is typical for PGI made filters. Enjoy!

Friends 2015 Subaru Forester 6984 mile oci. Out:ESP 0w30 Off:CQP 84712 In:ESP 0w30 On: Pentius PLXL 7317 A little extra glue but held up well. This engine is highly varnished from a life of QS Synthetic 0w20. It’s my test subject for an ESP cleanup test. Full details in the fall.

Added this to my fleet. 2021 Pentastar 30k miles certified pre owned. Won’t be driven much, probably explore some back mountain class 4 roads to fishing spots.

For those that own Pentastar’s have you experienced any oil usage? Just checking if they are known oil burners as I’m looking at some Jeep products

Purchased at Walmart for $11.44. Definitely gives me Pentius vibes to be honest. Most likely VAFI built(made in Vietnam). Some models are made in South Korea. A little extra glue but otherwise a high quality build. Much better than the previous M+H made M1 filters. Highline Warren is handling...

2018 Subaru Outback 130594 miles Out: Valvoline R&P 5W30 Off: Microgard Select 57055 In: Mobil 1 ESP 0W30 On: Carquest Premium 84712

Over the last 4-5 months I’ve been reporting here that the Endurance shelf at my local Walmart has been shrinking. Today it was totally gone and replaced with a new 20k mile Purolator. I’m guessing it’s a new Walmart exclusive.

Looks like South Africa can make a decent filter.

Just passed 5k miles on my 4th and final oci of Valvoline R&P for a total of 20k miles. It’s been hard to keep my mouth shut but here are the details and results!! 2018 Subaru Outback that I bought new. Started burning oil right at about 60k miles. Before that it only used about a 1/4 quart in...

2016 Acura RDX 126k miles 6303 mile oci. Out: M1 ESP 0w30 Off: Carquest Premium 84356 In: M1 ESP 0w30 On: Pentius PLXL 7317 Filter was on all winter. Temp range 60f to -20f.

My granddaughter called me today. Took her 2017 VW Tiguan 2.0T with 125k miles to her local shop because it’s running rough. They told her cylinder #3 has a cracked valve and it’s common on these? Quoted her $9100 for a used engine. She’s having it towed to me to check it out.

I’m under 1,000 miles on my 4th and final Valvoline R&P oci on my 2018 Subaru Outback oil burner(130k). Full details and results coming soon!! My next uncontrolled experiment will be to run an OTC oil long term to see if my rings stay clean. I’m willing to be a guinea pig here. My question for...

Starting my research to see if Fleetguard and Donaldson are a viable option for passenger cars. Another great vid by WCW.

Pentius PLXL 7317 99%@20 microns 10,000 mile filter. Very well built. Almost if not identical to PG built XL filters.

I received a case of Pentius PLXL 7317 oil filters for Christmas!! Cost from Amazon was $52 or about $4.33 per filter. Packaging was good with no damage. Pentius is a US company but the filters are made in South Korea with some kind of partnership with GM/Deawoo. Claimed efficiency is 99%@20...

Anyone own the direct injection version of the 3.5 V6? Curious if fuel dilution is a problem? Family member is considering 2024/2025 Acura MDX.

Some really good info scattered throughout this vid.

New to me 2013 Subaru Forester Limited with 145113 miles. Approximately 4,000 mile oci. Off: Fram Ultra XG 7317 On: Carquest Premium 84712 Out: Unknown In: Mobil 1 ESP 0w30

Off my daughter’s 2016 Acura RDX 120245 miles, 5048 mile oci. Last Endurance in my fleet. Everything now has officially been switched over to PG filters. Off: Fram Endurance FE7317 On: Carquest Premium 84356 Out: Mobil 1 ESP 0w30 In: Mobil 1 ESP 0w30