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  1. Bear906

    What one oil would you pick if only one could be had?

    Let's see...my Kia Soul takes 5W20, and my Suzuki LS650 takes 10W40. If Motorcraft Synthetic Blend came in both weights, that would be my choice, but their 10W40 only comes in conventional. The only name-brand oils I've used that come in both weights are Mobil Super and plain ol' Pennzoil...
  2. Bear906

    First turbo vehicle for me....oil thoughts?

    Kia Soul + 2.0 non-turbo GDI owner here. Consulting with the owner's manual, I've concluded that my driving patterns are not quite severe service, but the oil in my car is absolutely shot by about 6000 miles with some engine clatter on cold starts. I follow the following maintenance schedule...
  3. Bear906

    5.7 Chevy oil

    I typically opt for Havoline when choosing a conventional oil, but it's becoming expensive and hard to find. My only local source is Napa and it's silly to pay $9.99 a quart for conventional Havoline when I can grab Motorcraft Synthetic Blend at Walmart for $5.62. Note that Traveller...
  4. Bear906

    Post your latest oil purchase or even filter.

    Had to top-off the oil in my 2018 Kia Soul + 2.0 GDI for the first time ever on 16 March. Car had 107,500 miles at the time and it was 4100 miles since the last oil change. I guess I'm doing better than most for oil consumption with this motor. Stopped at Walmart and picked up a quart of my...
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