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    New 2022 Kia Soul Turbo

    This is funny, the last time I was on here talking about my K5 GT and the response was all about the euro. As in 5w-30 or the M1 HM 10w-30 I was running before wasn’t enough. For the record my GT runs like a scalded cat on M1 0w-40 FS. I couldn’t tell a difference from the factory 0w-30 fill...
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    New 2022 Kia Soul Turbo

    And the 5w-40 Euro oils I’m looking at are all SN+ or SP so they passed the LSPI standard
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    New 2022 Kia Soul Turbo

    That doesn’t matter as much with the Xw-40 crowd. More ZDDP which reduces LSPI
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    New 2022 Kia Soul Turbo

    The lovely lady just bought this, 2nd turbo in the fleet. I’m running M1 FS 0w-40 in my K5, just want to confirm that a 5w-40 Euro (or the M1) will work for this 1.6L turbo engine. I mean, I know it will work, but is it an appropriate choice and blah blah blah. OM calls for A5/B5 5w-30...
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    Pondering HDEO for K5 GT

    6k intervals, yeah I’m wondering if I should be a bit thicker. 6k is factory oci
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    Pondering HDEO for K5 GT

    Kia K5 GT w/ 2.5L dual-injection turbo I4 Currently running M1 0w-40. I’m pondering the Euro vs the HDEO oils for the next change. Some specific oils would be Pennzoil Euro 5w-40. Stick with M1. QS Euro 5w-40. Rotella T6 Thoughts? She’s a fuel diluter. At 6k the oil smells of gas. I run...
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    K5 GT, Kia has impressed me

    I’m still loving my K5 GT. Got about 20k miles on her now. I haven’t had her on a dyno but I feel like she gives a bit more on 93 octane. Would be interested in your thoughts if you have tried it. There’s also a chip/harness kit available to dial it up to ludicrous speed…
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    Oil for 72 Corvette

    Some form of Xw-40 Euro or HDEO for the zinc on the assumption it is a flat tappet cam.
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    I over filled the engine

    Modern vehicles have baffles to prevent this. Not saying it’s ok to overfill but in a modern vehicle even if you fill a quart over you are probably ok. My fusion has a metal plate with slots at the bottom of the block/top of oil pan to block wind coming off the crank from churning up the oil...
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    Change type of oil or not.

    I’d run synthetic. You can get it just as cheap as the FoMoCo syn blend so why not?
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    Change type of oil or not.

    I’d be more worried about the water pump in that engine since it dumps coolant into the sump when it fails. Have you kept up with coolant changes to keep the water pump bearings happy? Not trying to hate, I love the EB 3.5 but that water pump design is a suicide bomb in each and every unit.
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    2021 Kia K5 GT oil filter recommendations

    I think the fuel dilution isn’t such a problem if you run premium. I’ve rolled 3k now and there is only the slightest hint of carbon on the exhaust tips. My dad has a 2019 sonata with the GDI 2.4 and his exhaust looks like a coal mine. I haven’t ragged on him about it because I’ve only gone 3k...
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    Kia K5 GT oil suggestions

    Thanks. I’m still loving it.
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    2021 Kia K5 GT oil filter recommendations

    Mileage seems unaffected. I can get 30+ cruising the interstate at 80mph
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    VQ37 oil recommendation

    M1 HM 10w-30 HTHS 3.5 12cst @100C ACEA A3/B3 API SP it’s good stuff. Ran it for years in my fusion.
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    Theta II 2.4 - straight fuel smell

    I believe M1 ESP 5w-30 is HTHS 3.5 I’m on my phone at the moment so I can’t easily check
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    Theta II 2.4 - straight fuel smell

    M1 HM 10w-30 and 4K if the dilution is that bad. Premium fuel may or may not reduce dilution. You will have to try it and see. Your biggest problem is short-tripping. Drive for 30 continuous minutes once a week to cook some of the fuel out of the oil. BTW smell is useful, but the only real way...
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    2021 Kia K5 GT oil filter recommendations

    Yeah I added a bit over 6qt. I just eyeball the "gauge" on the side of the jug. Give me a few days to come up with a reasonable MPG estimate... I had to go flog it a bit after I warmed her up :)
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    Kia K5 GT oil suggestions

    Oh well. Still cheaper than the quick change place by far. The EP is a couple dollars more on the initial purchase price as well, so the net gain is maybe $2 a jug?
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    Post your latest oil change

    Kia K5 GT 1800mi 2.5L Turbo I-4 Out: M1 HM 10w-30 In: M1 FS 0w-40 and OEM filter
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