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Key points, 3000 OCI Lower viscosity / Faster Flow to important engine areas

Thanks for the test, I will stick with Techron

I am looking forward to this test, Redline and Techron are the two brands that I have used, I feel like the engine runs better after Techron, not so much after Redline.

Obvious question, how many miles on the odometer ?

The guy at work who is using this method of alternating, see's it as beneficial.

Talking with a guy at work and he likes to alternate oil brands every oil change, so he will switch between Mobil 1 and Valvoline. Is there any benefit to this ?

I would think the EP has a better base oil compared to AFE, for the small price difference I would use the EP.

Twice a year, every 6 months, Mobil 1 EP Your car calls for 0w20, the bigger question is should you use 5w30 ?

What is the goal when a Manufacturer specs 0w40 ?

What is the goal when a manufacturer specs 0w20 vs 5w30 ?

Contacted Shell, their response Thank you for contacting Shell Technical. This is to confirm that the kinematic viscosity of Quaker State Ultimate Protection Full Synthetic 5W-30 at 100°C is 11.7 cSt. The information in the TDS is up to date. Hope this helps. Kind regards, Shell Technical...

I find it suspect based on other shell products of 5w30

its stated on the Technical Data Sheet that 5w30 viscosity @100c is 11.7 Do you think this is correct ? https://www.shell-livedocs.com/data/published/en/d3a5f5df-85c5-4d48-b076-bca08bbfaec6.pdf

How long should the factory oil stay in the engine ?

Interesting that KIA specs 5w30 for their 3.8l v6 non turbo Good golly Miss Moly

Just got back from the store, maybe its my imagination, but I think the engine sounds just a bit quieter and smoother during light acceleration, certainly dont feel anything negative.

Mobil 1 EP 0w20 came out, Valvoline EP 5w30 is IN, now lets see how she drives. CAFE no longer has a hold on me, I feel liberated !

Ok boys, just got back from Walmart, went with Valvoline EP 5w30, I have some factory nissan filters in stock. Lets see how my "Butt Dyno" feels after this oil change, wish me luck .... I'm goin in !

I dont know if your serious or just messing with me ! Have mercy on my OCD

I need to go THICKER than 5W30 ? 😲