I've been scanning through these forums for days now learning about different use cases for different products (Wix vs Wix XP for instance) and have come to the conclusion that someone here is already going to know the information I seek and will be able to come to a more educated opinion even if I continue down this rabbit hole for weeks.
So I'll provide my OCI, and how I use my vehicles and hope some knowledgeable folks deign to enlightenment me.
First off is that I keep my cars basically until they're practically worn out. Just recently lost my '05 Civic @ 348k due to loaning it to a relative for a few months and they couldn't be bothered to check the oil at fill ups as I asked (burned 1qt every 1k). That car ran Denso filters from new, and started with 5w20 cheap dino oil, ended with 5w30 Amsoil OE with 4-5k intervals.
So, I replaced it with a 2020 Kia Forte FE that carries me 600mi/week 95% highway. I've been using Wix/Wix XP filters, Amsoil Signature 5w20 (got a stellar 1 time deal) but will be switching to Pennzoil Ultra 5w20 with 5k OCIs. I get Wix filters in bulk for $5.30/unit and Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic for $68 for 3x5qt I'm open to suggestions for anything better for a similar price.
Now for the tricky car.. a 2018 BMW M550i, N63TU2 engine. I don't drive this one a ton, and when I do I usually drive it pretty hard. It currently has a BMW filter (which I'm fine with continuing to use factory filters unless someone knows of anything better) but the oil is where I need the most help. I'd like to put the best stuff I can in this car. I don't care much about fuel economy in a car that I don't often use. It's currently running BMWs LL-01FE 0w20. Probably going to run a 5k OCI on this as well, which means annually. Noticed from my research Amsoil Signature (which is the best I can find, generally) doesn't have the LL-01 cert which may mean nothing, so next change I'm going with 5w20 Pennzoil Euro.. though I gather that heavier weight oil is better for harder use? What oil should I target here if price is no object and longevity is the goal? I'm not tied to any brand either.
So I'll provide my OCI, and how I use my vehicles and hope some knowledgeable folks deign to enlightenment me.
First off is that I keep my cars basically until they're practically worn out. Just recently lost my '05 Civic @ 348k due to loaning it to a relative for a few months and they couldn't be bothered to check the oil at fill ups as I asked (burned 1qt every 1k). That car ran Denso filters from new, and started with 5w20 cheap dino oil, ended with 5w30 Amsoil OE with 4-5k intervals.
So, I replaced it with a 2020 Kia Forte FE that carries me 600mi/week 95% highway. I've been using Wix/Wix XP filters, Amsoil Signature 5w20 (got a stellar 1 time deal) but will be switching to Pennzoil Ultra 5w20 with 5k OCIs. I get Wix filters in bulk for $5.30/unit and Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic for $68 for 3x5qt I'm open to suggestions for anything better for a similar price.
Now for the tricky car.. a 2018 BMW M550i, N63TU2 engine. I don't drive this one a ton, and when I do I usually drive it pretty hard. It currently has a BMW filter (which I'm fine with continuing to use factory filters unless someone knows of anything better) but the oil is where I need the most help. I'd like to put the best stuff I can in this car. I don't care much about fuel economy in a car that I don't often use. It's currently running BMWs LL-01FE 0w20. Probably going to run a 5k OCI on this as well, which means annually. Noticed from my research Amsoil Signature (which is the best I can find, generally) doesn't have the LL-01 cert which may mean nothing, so next change I'm going with 5w20 Pennzoil Euro.. though I gather that heavier weight oil is better for harder use? What oil should I target here if price is no object and longevity is the goal? I'm not tied to any brand either.