Currently I have M1 EP 0w20 with a quart of HPL EC 30 weight / grade. I have ran the EC for the recommended 2000 mile interval and and ready to change the oil / filter. I do plan on reducing the OCI as changing annually has resulted in some level of discoloration or varnish under the valve cover which was never present before I started extending the OCI.
At any rate, I'm looking for an oil that will do a good job of cleaning and keeping the engine clean, which I realize most oils SHOULD do well. I was originally considering sticking with M1 AFE 0w20 / M1 EP 0w20, but am open to other options and even other weights. I have always been a stickler for using 0w20 per the manual but have read plenty of K24 owners running 30 and even 40 grade oils. At this point the car is nearing 11 years old so I don't feel as bad branching out from the factory recommendation.
Currently considering M1 AFE 0w30 and PP 5w30. What are your thoughts?
At any rate, I'm looking for an oil that will do a good job of cleaning and keeping the engine clean, which I realize most oils SHOULD do well. I was originally considering sticking with M1 AFE 0w20 / M1 EP 0w20, but am open to other options and even other weights. I have always been a stickler for using 0w20 per the manual but have read plenty of K24 owners running 30 and even 40 grade oils. At this point the car is nearing 11 years old so I don't feel as bad branching out from the factory recommendation.
Currently considering M1 AFE 0w30 and PP 5w30. What are your thoughts?