Asking for input on OCI and Filter

[BovineScapegoat]

Here's the situation.
My father's Kia Sedona doesn't see many miles. He's retired and unwell. Van is used to take him to appts, treatments and the occasional 50 mile highway trip to see my sister. Over the last 3 months it has only 900 KMs (560 miles). The projection is 3600 KMs (2200 miles) for a calender year. I Last changed the oil on a Cold Canadian Winter day with Quaker State conventional and Wix filter.

I am thinking of using QS Ultimate Durability/Q Horsepower 5W30 starting in July and doing annual OCIs. Also using a Wix filter. What are your thoughts BITOGers?

 

[Colt45ws]

When it is driven, what kind of use does it see? short trips to the store?

 

[BovineScapegoat]

About 4 short trips per week. Average 8 miles round trip. One 100 mile round trip on the highway every 2 months.

 

[VK56VD]

Sounds like a good plan.

 

[Oregoonian]

Ditto !

 

[Shannow]

A year on a synthetic and a good filter is a sound strategy.

 

[labman]

I drive my truck more than that, but hope to run the M1 I put in it in October far longer than the 3 months I did with Pennzoil conventional.

 

[The_Jeff]

I'd rig up a 2 amp battery charger underhood and block heater that both lead to one power cord. If he gets in a jam he can plug it in and go back inside. Charger will warm the battery too.

 

[BovineScapegoat]

Originally Posted By: eljefino
I'd rig up a 2 amp battery charger underhood and block heater that both lead to one power cord. If he gets in a jam he can plug it in and go back inside. Charger will warm the battery too.


Well it's nice to know what you'd do but how does your input help me make a decision about OCI? This vehicle is always in the garage.
I don't get it.