Changed the oil a little early this time around, meant to go 9K but was under the car changing the CVT fluid so did both at the same time. Driving habits typically do not involve short trips which helps minimize (so the boards say) the fuel dilution issue with these engines.
Whether I use Euro L, PP or PUP, this little engine seems to "like" it. So next ODI will feature a mixture of these oils... but not deliberately. I thought I had Euro L in my inventory but after draining the oil, I discovered I was just about out of Euro L. I intend to use PUP 5W20 going forward in all my cars (except the Porsche) so decided to use up the Euro L and PP I have lingering in my cabinet, so here's the mix:
- 2.0 qts PUP 5W30
- 1.4 qts PP 5W30
- 0.3 qts Euro L 5W30
... and a 7K OCI, that is if I remember t change it in time.
As I type this, and look at the recent history, does it appear that 5W20 performed better than the 5W30?
The iron wear is what's drawing my attention. I inserted a row into the spreadseet to show iron wear as PPM per 1K miles and you can clearly see the difference. I'd like to hear what the more seasoned and knowledgeable members have to say about this, and I'll take all feedback and recommendations.
At this point, I'm going to change the oil early at 5K and start using 5W20 @7K OCIs. I'm going right back to PUP but will look into PP High Mileage as an option as well.
Whether I use Euro L, PP or PUP, this little engine seems to "like" it. So next ODI will feature a mixture of these oils... but not deliberately. I thought I had Euro L in my inventory but after draining the oil, I discovered I was just about out of Euro L. I intend to use PUP 5W20 going forward in all my cars (except the Porsche) so decided to use up the Euro L and PP I have lingering in my cabinet, so here's the mix:
- 2.0 qts PUP 5W30
- 1.4 qts PP 5W30
- 0.3 qts Euro L 5W30
... and a 7K OCI, that is if I remember t change it in time.
As I type this, and look at the recent history, does it appear that 5W20 performed better than the 5W30?
The iron wear is what's drawing my attention. I inserted a row into the spreadseet to show iron wear as PPM per 1K miles and you can clearly see the difference. I'd like to hear what the more seasoned and knowledgeable members have to say about this, and I'll take all feedback and recommendations.
At this point, I'm going to change the oil early at 5K and start using 5W20 @7K OCIs. I'm going right back to PUP but will look into PP High Mileage as an option as well.
