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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, 4B11 [NA], CVT @ 121,821 mi Topside tube extraction, ~3.75qts of 7.5qt system capacity. 24,359 mi since prior topside partial change. Out: Castrol Transmax CVT In: Castrol Transmax AFT/CVT Universal

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, 4B11 [NA] @ 121,821 mi 5,802 miles on oil/filter Out: Kirkland FS 0W-20, FRAM TG7317 In: Kirkland FS 0W-20, FRAM TG7317

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, 4B11 [NA] @ 116,019 mi 9,334 miles on oil/filter Out: Kirkland FS 0W-20, FRAM TG7317 In: Kirkland FS 0W-20, FRAM TG7317

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, 4B11 [NA], CVT @ 97,462 mi Did a topside extraction of the transmission pan from the dipstick tube for this partial change, 6qts of 7.5qt system capacity. Out: Castrol Transmax CVT In: Castrol Transmax CVT

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, 4B11 [NA] @ 97,442 mi Did a quick and easy drain and distilled water flush of the radiator and reserve tank. Out: Factory fill In: ST OE Asian Blue (3.9qts of 7.4qt total capacity)

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, 4B11 [NA] @ 97,442 mi 7,511 miles on oil/filter Out: Kirkland FS 0W-20, FRAM TG7317 In: Kirkland FS 0W-20, FRAM TG7317

This was my first time running a Warren Distribution blend, resulting in another good, rather uninteresting report. While this engine seems to be pretty easy on oil, it took the 9k OCI like a champ.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, 4B11 [NA] @ 89,931 mi 9,196 miles on oil/filter Out: Kirkland FS 0W-20, FRAM XG7317 In: Kirkland FS 0W-20, FRAM TG7317

Managed to grab an extra case of some Kirkland FS 0W-20 just before the price hike for the 5qt-2pk, as well as three FRAM TG7317s. I should be set for the next 18 months or so.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, 4B11 [NA] @ 76,008 mi 6,423 miles on oil/filter Out: Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20, FRAM XG7317 In: Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20, FRAM XG7317

This looks to be a pretty uninteresting report -- at least in a good way. I was slightly concerned with the large hills on many of my drives, along with the consistent 90° - 100°F days that occur over the summer. This report makes me feel better about using a 0W-20 given my conditions. I will...

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, 4B11 [NA] @ 69,585 mi 6,232 miles on oil/filter Out: Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20, Mobil 1 EP M1-110A In: Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20, FRAM XG7317

I had awful luck with my Yokohama Avid S34's as far as winter performance; there was one instance I couldn't even make it up my snowy driveway. With that said, I'm not naive enough to presume this means that all Yokohama tires are poor in the snow, but I certainly would suggest staying away from...

Originally Posted by Oildudeny I'm no mechanic but I do think that motor is real easy on oil. It certainly would appear to be that way. There doesn't look to be a ton of other 4B11 UOAs on this site, but those that exist are similar. Realistically, I could throw any SN+ oil in it and get just...

No surprises in this report. I will feel completely comfortable extended the OCI to 8,000mi/1yr now that powertrain warranty has expired (at 60,000mi) and the Pennzoil Platinum 0W20 seems to be playing well with my 4B11. I recently moved from Chicago to Nashville, and filled the engine back up...

I'm not sure about on a state-to-state basis, but gasoline retailers are federally mandated to be selling summer-blend gasoline from May 1 to September 15.

Originally Posted by 1978elcamino Yeah, I agree with dogememe, report back with a snapshot of the dipstick after 500 miles with a hot engine. Will do. I've got a trip here in the next week or so that will get me to that 500mi point.

I take my 0W-20 on ice

You would be correct on the Pennzoil. I tried my best to give it a good shake before the fill, but it certainly could be the case that I didn't shake it enough, which would point to them being additives like you said. End of the day, looks like the consensus it to not worry about it regardless...

Recently changed the oil in my car and have driven about 10 miles on the new oil. After letting the vehicle cool, when I first check the dipstick there appears to some dark specks clinging to the dipstick within the oil. (See pictures) This has happened both times I've checked after the oil...