If you bought a new vehicle today?
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Kirkland at 20% OLM remaining (typically 5000 miles) and AC Delco filters.
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Step one take the manufactures recommendations and ignore them completely. As they push oils to the edge, and running thinnest oil they think they can get away with.
So I would run thicker oil than they recommend unless they recommend a 40 weight or thicker, and I would change the oil every 5 to 6k
So I would run thicker oil than they recommend unless they recommend a 40 weight or thicker, and I would change the oil every 5 to 6k
Oil change after the first 1000 miles. Then at 5k and every 5k interval afterwards.
I wouldn't be aligned with any specific motor oil or filter. I tend to get synthetic oils that offer rebates. This year it was two 5 quart bottles of 5W-30 PUP full synthetic that netted out at only $10.80 per jug.
I would also go for maximum filtration levels (99% and 20 microns) without aligning with any particular brand. Just whatever is reasonably priced.
I would organize all my maintenance in 5k intervals.Tire rotations. Other fluid and filter replacements.
You can always change this to every 7500 or 10000 if you drive a lot on the highways, or have a hybrid or PHEV that's easy on oil.
The only new vehicle I ever bought is still on the road over 30 years later with what must be over 400,000 miles. By the time my new vehicle is that old, I'll probably be walking and taking buses. I'll give it to a grandkid if that hypothetical time ever comes.
I wouldn't be aligned with any specific motor oil or filter. I tend to get synthetic oils that offer rebates. This year it was two 5 quart bottles of 5W-30 PUP full synthetic that netted out at only $10.80 per jug.
I would also go for maximum filtration levels (99% and 20 microns) without aligning with any particular brand. Just whatever is reasonably priced.
I would organize all my maintenance in 5k intervals.Tire rotations. Other fluid and filter replacements.
You can always change this to every 7500 or 10000 if you drive a lot on the highways, or have a hybrid or PHEV that's easy on oil.
The only new vehicle I ever bought is still on the road over 30 years later with what must be over 400,000 miles. By the time my new vehicle is that old, I'll probably be walking and taking buses. I'll give it to a grandkid if that hypothetical time ever comes.
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I drive 110 + miles a day on interstates. I will run out of paint on my hood before I have an engine issue. With 10 k normal service oil changes in naturally aspirated Toyotas. I do tend to bump up viscosity a little and would again. At this point, my 2023 will probably get me to retirement. Even with. 36k miles a year.
I drove my new car home and drained out the 20 grade that it came with. I then replaced that with Mobil 1 0w30 for better moft and wear protection. I also changed out the original filter with a new OEM one. My OCI will be 5K miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.
Maybe white rogues do that to you?
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btw what did the 500 UOA show vs. subsequent ones, if you recall...
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If I bought a new car I would definitely do the first oil change somewhere between 500 and 1000 miles, that’s something I have always done and always will do.
As far as the choice of viscosity, brand of oil and interval, that’s completely dependent upon what car it is. If it has an OLM I would follow that, if not I would do at minimum 6k intervals.
As far as the choice of viscosity, brand of oil and interval, that’s completely dependent upon what car it is. If it has an OLM I would follow that, if not I would do at minimum 6k intervals.
C. Fla vegetation 101 there.
Use the PENNZOIL Ultra Platinum 0w-20 ( S.P. , GF-6A ) with HYUNDAI / KIA 26300-35503 oil filter for both new '25 KIA SOUL LXs' .
GRAVITY GRAY oil with filter change at 612 miles and the MARS ORANGE @ 880 miles . The Gravity Gray is on its second O.C. and the Mars Orange is due for its second O.C. within a month or 1+1/2 months . Next spring may start to use V.R.P. 0w-20 .
GRAVITY GRAY oil with filter change at 612 miles and the MARS ORANGE @ 880 miles . The Gravity Gray is on its second O.C. and the Mars Orange is due for its second O.C. within a month or 1+1/2 months . Next spring may start to use V.R.P. 0w-20 .
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There’s a lot of evidence to suggest hybrids and PHEV’s are not at all easy on oil. Condensation and fuel dilution from a lack of consistent running seems to be common.
Got back the UOA results after a 4k miles' trip. From right to left, VOA Amsoil SS 0w-20, UOA Honda OEM 0w-20 @500 miles, and UOA Amsoil 0w-20. Can see wear metals trending downward as expected. Based on the latest samples' properties, it looks like there may be some blending of the Amsoil and OEM oil that was left in the engine after draining and filter replacement. I'll send another sample of the used Amsoil currently in the engine after another 4k miles. Yes, Fuel Dilution: should be zero on the Amsoil VOA. Email sent to Lake to correct this and verify oxidation.
Your Mobil 1 photos were impressive.
i use the cheapest whatever i can find....
in store parts:
mobil super
super tech oil
quaker state regular
super tech filters
fram filters (just cuz i can get at walmart every day cheap)
mail oil filters:
i cant remember the name.
the ones made in korea had good pleating and came sealed. came from rock auto. those are good and cheap.
Premium Guard...? i think they are called.
i like those a lot. since theyre sealed i dont gotta worry putting them in storage.
mail Air filters:
I have used the Beck/Arnley filters in my nissan. so far so good. the
$6 no name fits my AC box good too.
from rock auto.
the premium gard air filter is good too.
in store parts:
mobil super
super tech oil
quaker state regular
super tech filters
fram filters (just cuz i can get at walmart every day cheap)
mail oil filters:
i cant remember the name.
the ones made in korea had good pleating and came sealed. came from rock auto. those are good and cheap.
Premium Guard...? i think they are called.
i like those a lot. since theyre sealed i dont gotta worry putting them in storage.
mail Air filters:
I have used the Beck/Arnley filters in my nissan. so far so good. the
$6 no name fits my AC box good too.
from rock auto.
the premium gard air filter is good too.
I’m about to buy a new Toyota Sienna, if the right one comes soon. It will have 2 changes at 10000 miles come with it.
I’ll do a change at 1000 miles, then at 5000 miles, let them do the 10000 mile change ,and continue the 5000 mile pattern.
I’m debating between Pennzoil and Mobil1 0w-16 oils, leaning towards Mobil1. I don’t even own the car yet and I’m looking at oil….
I’ll do a change at 1000 miles, then at 5000 miles, let them do the 10000 mile change ,and continue the 5000 mile pattern.
I’m debating between Pennzoil and Mobil1 0w-16 oils, leaning towards Mobil1. I don’t even own the car yet and I’m looking at oil….
I ordered the Amsoil before we picked up the car, just to make sure I had it on hand for its first oil change.
My local Honda dealership uses bulk Pennzoil Full Synthetic for their oil changes. You might want to call yours and ask if they use bulk or bottles of Toyota-branded oil, and if bulk, what brand.
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