Dave’s Auto Center oil

[alarmguy]

I never believed in expensive oil. I get mainstream products and it could be anything from super tech to Kirkland to Mystic to mobil one. Anything priced within reason that typically exceeds the manufacturer requirements or in general motors Dexos requirement Same goes for oil filters.

When possible I do like to change before the oil life system says to change by a factor of 25% sooner as our cars don’t drive as much now that we’re retired.

I don’t believe oil fixes a poorly engineered engine. I’ve never had an engine failure and I never had an engine burn oil though I think the longest I ever held onto a vehicle was maybe 140,000 miles and then sold it.

I also used 5W-30 oil instead of 0/20 or 5/20 in my Dodge Durango before I sold it with, I forgot the engine, but it was the small V8.

The Chevy traverse that I replaced the Durango with calls for 5W-30 so I’m good with that.

However, right now with my wife’s new 2025 Equinox I did change with 0w20 and I have two more oil changes with 0w20 in my garage.
I’m uncomfortable running 0/20 in her turbo engine, but for lack of better reason, I was thinking what if something went wrong and what if a dealership tested the oil. So I’ll change it 25% before the oil system says too and eventually get up the nerve to put 5W-30 in it after two more changes

 

[danstraylee]

There is a big difference in repairing a side by side versus rebuilding a diesel engine. Not every machine shop has the knowledge to rebuild anything that comes in the door, I would prefer someone who specializes in what I need. Just because your mechanic can fix a lawn mower does not mean he can fix a Lamborghini.

Agree 100%!! I always take my vehicles or equipment to specialized facilities or do it myself. Back many years ago I had machine shop do the work and did the assembly myself. These days I'm fortunate to have places that do it right the first time and if not, will make it right.