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    Does the oil brand actually matter? Is this all just hyperbole?

    I just like changing around 5k. In my use that's still barely more than 1x a year. Do I advocate for other to do so? No. Do whatever makes you happy.
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    post your latest transmission lubricant change.

    Changed mine and wife's MTF lately. 2018 Mustang GT Out: ~2.7qt of some fluid, presumably the FF In: 2.75qt of Motorcraft XT-11-QDC 2013 Elantra GT Out: ~1.8qt Pennzoil synchromesh In: 2qt Amsoil MTG 75w-90.
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    Kirkland 5W30 for 2012 Honda Fit with 175k miles

    I change our Elantra GT back and forth from 20wt to 30wt seasonally and depending on what oil I have on hand. Same with my Mustang. Both list 5w20 and 5w30 in the owner's manual as options. I can't say I notice a big difference. Litte peppier with 20 little quieter with 30. But very little in...
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    Valvoline DCT fluid in Mustang MT-82

    Welp, good news and bad news. Good news first, I was able to grab XT-11-QDC for what I considered a reasonable price on Amazon: $13. At times I've seen it $30+ so I went ahead and nabbed some. By the time I went through the hassle of raising and supporting the car and rolling around underneath...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2018 Mustang GT Out: M1HM 5W-20, Fram Ultra. 4753mi oci. OLM @ 48% In: Castrol Magnatec Blend 5W-30, Motorcraft FL500S
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    Quietest oil used/oil recommendation for '16 KIA Forte

    I have not noticed a huge difference between oils in our ownership of wife's 2013 elantra GT with the nu 1.8. Now with 167,000mi. The valvoline maxlife blend 5w-30 and champ xl filter in it now runs a bit quieter and quiets down more quickly than the QSFS 5w-20 and champ non-xl filter that was...
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    Valvoline DCT fluid in Mustang MT-82

    I haven't had a chance to install it yet. There's been either something more pressing or bad weather on my days off lately. But I'll update the thread when I do.
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    Which HM oil for swelling rubber seals?

    I've had good luck with maxlife both Syn and Blend slowing small leaks on my jeep. One of them is at the oil filter adapter gasket on the side of the block. Later I got a great deal on some non-hm oil and used it, sure enough those leaks came back and if anything were worse. So if you have...
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    Economical 5w-30 Recommendations

    I somewhat agree with you but this OP has also stated that they are doing annual OCIs and only a few thousand miles a year. So there is no need for anything extended drain and as others have said, the commonly available oils are meeting specs that are more stringent than required by the 2008...
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    Economical 5w-30 Recommendations

    I just purchased two jugs of the quaker state full synthetic dexos high mileage in 5w-30 for $18.82 through walmart.com Cheaper than house brand equivalents right now and you get a Shell product. Or the valvoline maxlife garage box, 2x OCI worth of oil for ~$43. the QS has the dexos spec & is...
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    GMT 800 Suburban (Worth selling XJ Cherokee?)

    Yeah both our commutes get basically highway cycle mpg, thankfully. Just wasn't meant to be.. I liked it but not enough to commit to selling my Jeep.
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    GMT 800 Suburban (Worth selling XJ Cherokee?)

    Haha, not in my area. The Suburban or Tahoe is very popular with moms around here. But, she doesn't want an older vehicle for a DD, and not to mention the commute would not be great for a ~18mpg beast. I know! That's why it was a bummer to have to pass. I think honestly there was room for a...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback, with the stick Out: Quaker State Full Synthetic 5W-20, Champ PH2808. 6.5K mi OCI In: Valvoline Maxlife Blend 5W-30, Champ PH2808XL
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    GMT 800 Suburban (Worth selling XJ Cherokee?)

    I honestly believe this is the best opportunity I'll have. The miles and the shape it's in, one owner from new, I feel like you have to know the person or pay a huge premium that I would not pay. I guess it can't hurt now to say we had agreed on a price of $5600 because he's ready to move on, so...
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    GMT 800 Suburban (Worth selling XJ Cherokee?)

    Oh yeah no, I would have no concerns about the condition of the frame - it's solid. It's just not worth doing a deal on something that we can't agree on. 👍 Brb while I mourn. Lol
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    GMT 800 Suburban (Worth selling XJ Cherokee?)

    Well it's been a very frustrating night. I went to check out the Suburban and it's pretty great. literally 52,000mi, and near as I can tell everything works. There is some surface rust on the frame and the trans pan looks to need replacing (also rusty) but the body is very solid. There are a...
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    GMT 800 Suburban (Worth selling XJ Cherokee?)

    I would say most of our driving is highway or rural here in eastern North Carolina, with urban driving coming in only while traveling. Granted, if we are going to use it to travel in then that's a good point. I'm going to check it out in person today to make a final decision.
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