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    PP 0W20 vs M1 AFE 0W20

    Would love to see the evidence that Mobil 1 0w20 AFE triple action shears significantly or shears on purpose. Happy to have a stash of it.
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    Ford 3.5L / 3.7L water pump failures?

    I've had issued a 2015 and 2017 Explorer. I also have a personally owned 2015, have a buddy with a 2015 as well. My 15 never had the water pump issue. My 2017 failed at 75,000 miles. Fleet mechanic caught it when he saw coolant during oil change/ inspection. Motor was ok. Have 120,000 on...
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    High mile 4.6 Ford - Ok to use heavier oil?

    Twisted, as best as I can recall I had issued to me a 97, a 99, an 00, an 02 and an 04. Three were brand new. Fleet vehicles that used Delvac 5w40. Never had oil related problems. Used and abused in the worst way imaginable. The trannys are weak spot in those cars. I killed a lot of them.
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    Real life experience with the oil life monitor system.

    My son is driving my father in laws former work vehicle, a 2014 Chevy Equinox V6. It now has 270,000 miles on it. It goes off at 5,000 miles and has been fed a diet of dealer and various quick lube 5w30 synthetics. Drives wonderfully.
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    Amsoil 5-30W Signature Series Vs Mobil 1 0-30W AFE

    I am looking to forward to folks experience with the triple action 0W30. Can't really make conclusions based on the old version. I have had good luck with the old formula in a 3.5 V6 Explorer.
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    Oil for 2.7 ecoboost

    Not me, the fleet mechanic who pumps it out of a 55 gallon drum. Just like he does for Explorers and Tahoes that spec 0W20. If I have an oil related issue not my problem, but it won't. When under warranty I'd prefer to stay with the recommended grade on my dime. That said if a 55 gallon drum...
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    Oil for 2.7 ecoboost

    Take a look at the numerous oil analysis done here in ecoboosts. The Castrol products consistently demonstrate low wear metals, not that big a deal but more importantly they stay in grade. Consistently. Agree the Delvac has a ton of data to support its use. This is my 11th work vehicle using...
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    Oil for 2.7 ecoboost

    I run Castrol Edge EP 5w30 in my 2022 F150 2.7. Normally a M1 guy but the results folks have on here with the magnetic/Edge oils in these motors sold me. I also have a 2020 F150 3.5 issued to me that I've had since new that runs 0W40 Delvac with an 8,000 OCI. I remote start it in cold weather...
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    Any Castrol fans on here?

    Always been a M1 guy but for my F150 Ecoboost Castrol Edge EP gets the nod, too many good reports to ignore.
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    Any cars you regret buying? - My '14 CR-V experience

    Yeah. Bought a 2004 Ford Explorer Limited on hold over. Transmission failed at 59,000, I then bough an extended warranty through Ford (live and learn) and it started doing it again awhile later, exact same symptoms but they said it was likely something not to do with drivetrerrain so the...
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    S2021 Toyota Highlander long term rental review

    We bought a dark blue 22 xle in April. Now have 13,000 on it. We love it. Getting 24.5 with it, first Toyota.
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    Michelin CrossClimate2 Installed

    Ok guys, update. My son had some front end work done and had the tires on for awhile before the work. After seeing them off the car it would appear to be a car issue with uneven, albeit all in a similar way, wear.
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    Michelin CrossClimate2 Installed

    No, he has had them about a year.
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    Michelin CrossClimate2 Installed

    Sending my son to the dealership, his are done at less than 20,000 on his Equinox. We'll see what they say.
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    2020 Tacoma oil

    Just drained the oil from my wife's new Highlander with the 3.5, 4,400 miles on it. Factory fill out, M1 0W20 EP in. :)
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    Mobil 1 EP 0W-20, 5000 miles, 2019 Lexus RX 350

    Looks nice, TBN won't be a problem but Visc might be worth keeping an eye on as you go beyond 5,000, the Castrol should handle that as best as can be expected. I just put up 20 quarts of the Mobil 1 0w20 ep for the wife's Highlander, will look forward to a UOA if you do one with the Castrol!
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    Meguiar's or Collinite

    Meguiars hybrid ceramic spray $15 at Walmart and go right over what you have. Easy on you and you will like it.
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    Lets talk about new vehicles

    Bought two new vehicle this year. Found both on dealer websites on inventory coming in. I put a deposit down on both and got exactly what I wanted. A 2022 Ford 150 extended cab with 2.7 Ecoboost in Antimatter blue and a 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE in Blueprint. I lucked out both times and had...
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    Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20 availability

    Just had 2 5q's delivered from Amazon, found 2 single quarts at a Walmart 150 miles from home, they had not 5q jugs though, so I'm good for 2 changes for the wife's highlander.
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