If you bought a new vehicle today?

[George_Neighbros69]

If you purchased a new car today and planned to handle all the oil and filter services yourself, what would be your oil change schedule, mileage interval, and preferred brands for oil and filters? For my personal vehicles, I use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum oil and a mix of Carquest, Mircoguard, Fram endurance, and Mobil filters. Years ago I used Mobil oil and purolator filters.

 

[demarpaint]

I'd follow a severe service interval and probably use one of the ESP offerings from Mobil. Viscosity would be determined by which vehicle and engine we end up purchasing.

 

[Glenda W.]

Recently bought a Jeep Wrangler. 7 year 100k warranty.

5k oci
M1 ESP 0W-30
Carquest Premium oil filter

 

[Blagoje]

I did buy a new 2025 Outback Wilderness recently and did this routine myself:

Microgard Select MSL57055 filters

PENNZOIL ULTRA PLATINUM 0W20
or
Castrol Edge EP 0W20

6000 mile OCI as recommended by Subaru

 

[George_Neighbros69]

Recently bought a Jeep Wrangler. 7 year 100k warranty.

5k oci
M1 ESP 0W-30
Carquest Premium oil filter

Is there a thread about M1 ESP? A lot of members post about it. I’m definitely interested in learning more about it

 

[supton]

5k OCI, maybe an OEM filter, probably Supertech if available.

 

[CKN]

Too many manufacturer specific oils needed to mention a brand. GM Dexos, European Spec'ed oil for some makes, etc. Obviously-some on here haven't bought a new vehicle in a while.......

 

[LeeA]

I have a 2022 Toyota RAV4 I bought new and I have done my own services. First oil change at 1,500 miles and then every 4~5,000 miles there after. I use Toyota filters and Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w~20 oil mostly. I did use Toyota 0w~6 for the first few changes.
So, to answer the question; OEM filter, Mobil 1 oil and 4~5k OCI.

 

[Leo99]

We do a lot of highway driving so I'd follow the Toyota recommended 10,000 mile OCI with either OEM or Fram Ultra filters and Kirkland/Supertech oil. I have 170,000 miles on my Camry is runs great so I don't see a need to do anything extraordinary. If I bought a more "delicate" car that had a turbo or high output engine or was known for potential engine issues, I'd adjust my OCI. I was gung-ho and changed the Camry's oil at 5000 miles the first oil change, then 10,000 at the dealer then I changed it myself every 10,000 miles since.

 

[tig1]

Like my last 47 years I would continue to use only M1 oils and my OCI would continue to be 10K.

 

[ATex7239]

We have a ‘24 and ‘23 in the driveway.

I follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for interval based on the driving conditions. If it falls into the normal category, then I go by that, if it falls into the severe category, then I go by that. If in doubt, I just default to serve.

As far as filters and fluids, I use whatever is on sale and available which meets the required spec. Or whatever peaks my interest at the time like VRP as long as it also meets spec. I tend to lean towards mid tier name brand oils and OEM filters in newer vehicles. Not always though. Depends on how long I plan to keep it. If I’m not planning to keep it long term, the cheapest which meets spec is all it’s gonna get.

 

[nomas]

We just bought a Nissan Pathfinder . I get four free oil changes from the dealer and I'll probably go with a 4k interval due to the fact that most trips are local . Very little Interstate driving . After the freebies are over I'll go with Mobil 1 or PUP .

 

[skyactiv]

My wife bought a new car a few weeks ago and it comes with free oil changes for 3/36 and specs a stupid 0W12, so I'm not touching it anytime soon. If I was to change oil on it, I'd use Mobil1 ESP X2 0W20.

 

[repairman54]

5-6k engine oil intervals. NO 0w bottom number oils, minimum 5w.
Full synth. Warren made oils have not let me down over 500k miles in various vehicles. Severe schedule for all other fluids.
Multiple vehicles taken over 200k miles and sold running fine.
Chevy 6.2 running fine at 35k miles on 5-30w.

 

[WeyounDS9]

I would do an early oil change at 500 miles and then another at 1500 miles and then switch to a 5000 mile interval (or 7000 if there was a lot of highway) for the rest of the engine's life.
Oil might be Mobil 1 0w-40 or a similar Euro Oil (Castrol, Valvoline or Royal Purple depending on local availability and price) no matter what the OEM "recommends".
Filter might be OEM Nissan or Fram Ultraguard or K&N.

 

[Glenda W.]

Is there a thread about M1 ESP? A lot of members post about it. I’m definitely interested in learning more about it

It’s talked about a lot here in multiple threads. Probably a search will bring up a ton. Basic breakdown is GTL/PAO/Ester formula(excluding 5W-30 version) with some great approvals. @OVERKILL posted a chart (but was removed) from Porsche breaking down the different ESP’s. Excels in wear protection and engine cleanliness in high performance and normal engines.

 

[George_Neighbros69]

It’s talked about a lot here in multiple threads. Probably a search will bring up a ton. Basic breakdown is GTL/PAO/Ester formula(excluding 5W-30 version) with some great approvals. @OVERKILL posted a chart (but was removed) from Porsche breaking down the different ESP’s. Excels in wear protection and engine cleanliness in high performance and normal engines.

I'm intrigued by M1 ESP option and wonder which path is best. Here are my thoughts.

(1)Continue with Valvoline Restore and Protect5w30 and then switch back to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30

(2)Complete the Valvoline Restore and Protect and then transition to M1 ESP 0w30.

(3)Skip the Valvoline Restore and Protect and switch to M1 ESP 0w30 at the next oil service.

I maintain both a 4Runner and a Crosstrek, and most of my driving takes place in the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia, mostly highway driving.

 

[2005jettatdi]

24 Accord Hybrid gets 5,000 mile oil changes with Mobil 1 0w-20 and a Honda oil filter. 21 Mach E gets plugged in to the garage charger every so often.

 

[Glenda W.]

I'm intrigued by M1 ESP option and wonder which path is best. Here are my thoughts.

(1)Continue with Valvoline Restore and Protect5w30 and then switch back to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30

(2)Complete the Valvoline Restore and Protect and then transition to M1 ESP 0w30.

(3)Skip the Valvoline Restore and Protect and switch to M1 ESP 0w30 at the next oil service.

I maintain both a 4Runner and a Crosstrek, and most of my driving takes place in the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia, mostly highway driving.

You have the exact same conditions as me(mountainous terrain). Options 1 or 2 would be my choice. Option 2 is what I did for my oil burner Subaru.

 

[BHopkins]

It depends. If I bought a European car, I would use OEM spec'd filters, such as Purflux, Mahle, Mann Hummel, Hengst, or UFI. Whichever one makes the OEM filter. Motor oil would depend upon the OEM spec. M1 Euro 0W-40 FS would be my first choice, if it met the spec. Motul 8100 would be my alternate, if needed to meet a spec. The OCI would depend upon the total oil capacity of the engine. Euro cars tend to hold a lot of oil, so I'd probably stay with 10k mile OCI, unless the manufacturers service interval was less, in which case I would follow that, until the warranty period was over. I've had excellent success with this so far, and see no reason to deviate from it.

If I bought Asian or American, I would use either M1 ESP 0w30 or M1 Euro 0W-40 FS. Filters would be a Carquest Select, but I would have to consider this info, before deciding which one for sure.


Since Asian and American cars tend to have a smaller total oil capacity than Euro cars, I would probably use a 6000 - 7500 mile OCI.