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ESP 0w30 is too thick and 0w20 too thin for my case. Also ESP's approval on Euro diesels makes me nervous to use it on my Japanese hybrid. But it is just me.I'd still rather pay a few bucks more and get M1 ESP 0W-20
Not a bad deal for EP though.
I'm sure the box helps to muffle the soundAs good as it gets, sealed Mobil 1 case. The mighty EP for 72 bucks delivered to your house.
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i rather use EP. got more additives, right? Either way, mobil 1 ep has been holding up real well in my TGDI engine.I'd still rather pay a few bucks more and get M1 ESP 0W-20
Not a bad deal for EP though.
What do you have going on with fuel?Mission 7,500 miles. Wish me luck, I am just worried about the fuel. If it slips from 8.8 to even 7.0 I am good with that.
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I am far from a short tripper and still end up with 3.5% fuel in the oil.What do you have going on with fuel?
What motor?I am far from a short tripper and still end up with 3.5% fuel in the oil.
2.5L hybrid in modern ToyotasWhat motor?
My wife has a GH with the 2.5 hybrid.2.5L hybrid in modern Toyotas
If she is a 12K miles per year kind of driver, then change the oil four or three times a year. Don't waste money on any Boutique oil, it's not needed. All is needed is fresh oil. You're welcome.My wife has a GH with the 2.5 hybrid.
There hasnt been a lot of proof that some fuel dilution isnt an instant killer for engines generally speaking. Who did your UOA? we all know that Blackstone isnt all that accurate on the dilution percentages.If she is a 12K miles per year kind of driver, then change the oil four or three times a year. Don't waste money on any Boutique oil, it's not needed. All is needed is fresh oil. You're welcome.
Oil Analyzers. Nothing is for sure. All I know for sure is that oil change every 6k weeks or 5k miles on average got my van to 200k trouble free miles. And I will stick to it. But you do you.There hasnt been a lot of proof that some fuel dilution isnt an instant killer for engines generally speaking. Who did your UOA? we all know that Blackstone isnt all that accurate on the dilution percentages.
kOil Analyzers. Nothing is for sure. All I know for sure is that oil change every 6k weeks or 5k miles on average got my van to 200k trouble free miles. And I will stick to it. But you do you.