Hi guys - occasional BITOG reader - 1st post! (2007 Accord, 2.4/5mt)
For as long as I've been going to my independent mechanic, he's done my oil changes with 5w20 conventional oil.
Until recently.
I noticed on the last oil change he used semi-synthetic oil + BG MOA 115 additive. Apparently I can go 10,000 km.
On conventional oil, I'd usually have the oil changed between 7-8,000 km, before it would be time to get the summer/winter tires swapped. The oil life indicator would show ~ 15-20%, so I'm sure it could go a little further.
Price difference: Increase of ~ $30 Canadian. It was a noticeable % increase in price, yet his shop is bigger, so I presume he needs to increase prices.
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I do plenty of short trips around town so I'm sure it's better for the car anyway.
Do you think mechanics are getting away from conventional oil these days?
For as long as I've been going to my independent mechanic, he's done my oil changes with 5w20 conventional oil.
Until recently.
I noticed on the last oil change he used semi-synthetic oil + BG MOA 115 additive. Apparently I can go 10,000 km.
On conventional oil, I'd usually have the oil changed between 7-8,000 km, before it would be time to get the summer/winter tires swapped. The oil life indicator would show ~ 15-20%, so I'm sure it could go a little further.
Price difference: Increase of ~ $30 Canadian. It was a noticeable % increase in price, yet his shop is bigger, so I presume he needs to increase prices.
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I do plenty of short trips around town so I'm sure it's better for the car anyway.
Do you think mechanics are getting away from conventional oil these days?