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I trust the OLMs more than I do various oil company claims. They assume you use an oil that meets the spec they list in the owner's manual. The cheapest oil that meets the spec should last the life of the OLM. You don't need an analysis to tell you that. An oil analysis is a useful diagnostic...

I sought out the NA 3.7 without DI for the simple reason that my OCD won't permit me to sleep well with all the evil things modern engines are doing to my oil. LOL..

All of mine get Prestone once I flush the original OEM glycol out.

I'd start by investing $17.10 tonight on Amazon for Bogel on Mutual Funds. https://www.amazon.com/Bogle-Mutual-Funds-Perspectives-Intelligent/dp/111908833X Put the rest of your money into a bank account until such time as you have finished reading it.

Originally Posted by MParr For a $20,000 budget, I would recommend something like I just bought. I picked up a 2014 STX (4x4) with the 3.7 Duratec V-6. I love how quiet and refined that engine is. https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/5356025/1 I just bought a 2011 4x2...

That is gorgeous. I think I'm done chasing the Pennzoil & Mobil coupons. I got stiffed on the last Sopus buy because this year Walmart isn't on their "approved retailer" list. That is the last of the Pennzoil that I'll buy. SuperTech is all I need for my entire fleet.

There are more conspiracy theories on this forum than at a UFO convention. PUP is their bottle with more stars. All of the companies use their dumbed-down rating system because consumers are not all oil experts. And people have to understand that there is more to an add pack that what comes...

Originally Posted by BeerCan What am I missing? I have a DI Hyundai 3.8 withe over 120k Had a Hyundai DI 5.0 until recently with 70k An f150 3.5 eb that had over 100k An f150 3.5 eb with over 110k A mustang 2.3 eb with over 60k When is this massive carbon on the valves issue going to get me...

All my direct injection vehicles turn the oil black. We have a little Kia Rio in the fleet and it is just as bad as my 2.0 EB in that regards. Personally, I don't like straight GDI engines. The carbon issues on the intake valves are a real headache and while frequent oil changes help, it isn't...

Works for me.... just got my $48 check for the rebates. I got turned down on my SOPUS rebate because I forgot using it at the beginning of the year. But I have no problems using either PP or Mobil products.

Originally Posted by Virtus_Probi Originally Posted by JohnnyJohnson Problem with that is all their local stores have closed. I've had a lot of Die Hard batteries over the years and they all outlasted their warranty. Dad swore by DieHard batteries and he used to drive all over the Midwest for...

Originally Posted by BISCUT Crawford Notch sometime around 1995 I had an 89 Chevy Blazer. Hiked 1/2up Jackson set up camp and then went to summit. Returned and was frozen. Lit stove had tea and saw temp gauge reading high negative 20's. I was solo camping and just packed up like a banshee (just...

I do my initial oil change at 666 miles, the sign of the beast. Go past this and you risk [censored]'s displeasure.

Telling this group to "change their oil" is like telling an opioid addict to grab a needle.

My vote goes with the "It doesn't really matter". Sell your car and take an Uber. LOL....

Even if you use the dealer for changes check your level before you leave. They routinely overfill them. The reason I change my own fluids and do much of my own work is to make sure it is done right, not always to save money.

Originally Posted by Smith5361 Originally Posted by KevinP MaxLife ATF in both of my Kia transmissions. I have probably 70K on the fluid in both and notice no change in transmission behavior. I drain/fill every 25K. It is "lifetime" fluid but I just prefer to keep the fluids clean. Do the...

MaxLife ATF in both of my Kia transmissions. I have probably 70K on the fluid in both and notice no change in transmission behavior. I drain/fill every 25K. It is "lifetime" fluid but I just prefer to keep the fluids clean.

That is the same engine as used in my Focus ST. I use the FL-400S Motorcraft filter because it is larger, cheap, etc..etc.... I bought one for $4 at Walmart yesterday. Oil change intervals are a topic of much debate here and I tend to be conservative and go by the manual but these Ecoboost...

You can use either. If she has the dreaded dual clutch transmission tell her to get ready to spend money on that.