Just purchased a new Kia Telluride for the family. It's the first vehicle we've ever purchased new, and we are really enjoying the car so far. Any reason to
not use Mobil 1 HM 5W30 in this? The owner's manual states ACEA A5 or above (*whatever "above" means), which HM does meet according to Exxon/Mobil - as well as SN Plus and SP.
Why you may ask? Well the Telluride takes 6.5-6.8 quarts. My '98 Chevy takes 5 quarts. I've been running the HM in the '98 and like it. I can buy the 12 quart box of M1 HM from Walmart and it's the perfect amount for both vehicles. I can get the Vanilla M1 in the same box, for the same price, but I like the HM in the pickup. I also like the slightly thicker formulation of the HM version over the Vanilla M1. I guess I am a thickie after all! I think I already know it's fine - I just want a sanity check I guess. I'll put Vanilla M1 in the pickup if it means doing what's best for the newer and much more expensive vehicle.
Also, if any other Telluride/3.8 Lambda owners have any previous experience they'd like to share, please do! This is our first Kia (owned several GMs and Hondas in the past). It's also our first GDi vehicle.
Oh - pics are always required for these kind of posts!
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