Good afternoon everyone...it has been years since I have been on the board with an actual posting to discuss.
So, based on all of the beaten-down dead horse discussions of thick vs. thin, may I present my current experiment if you will. I am currently trying a 0w-20 year-round oil viscosity regimen, but with one exception: I am using different formulations of this...such as European vs. standard API style vs. Diesel formulations.
I am running this in a 2015 Kia Soul which yes, has the 2.0L Direct Injection Gasoline engine. Yes, I do frequent changes due to the fuel dilution issues, always keep her topped up, but not overfilled, with standard medium grade oil filters like Fram Force right now, but have ran Mann, Baldwin, Pure Ones, and a coiple of higher end ones such as Amsoil and Royal Purple. I have settled on the medium ones due to the fact most of my changes are done between 2500-4500 miles based on the type of miles that I have put on the vehicle.
For the sake of not starting battles, I welcome all advice and opinions, no matter how simple or complex the responses are. Discuss away!!
So, based on all of the beaten-down dead horse discussions of thick vs. thin, may I present my current experiment if you will. I am currently trying a 0w-20 year-round oil viscosity regimen, but with one exception: I am using different formulations of this...such as European vs. standard API style vs. Diesel formulations.
I am running this in a 2015 Kia Soul which yes, has the 2.0L Direct Injection Gasoline engine. Yes, I do frequent changes due to the fuel dilution issues, always keep her topped up, but not overfilled, with standard medium grade oil filters like Fram Force right now, but have ran Mann, Baldwin, Pure Ones, and a coiple of higher end ones such as Amsoil and Royal Purple. I have settled on the medium ones due to the fact most of my changes are done between 2500-4500 miles based on the type of miles that I have put on the vehicle.
For the sake of not starting battles, I welcome all advice and opinions, no matter how simple or complex the responses are. Discuss away!!