Hi BITOG,
This is my first post so I thought I would share how I ended up here!
Just bought a 2019 Kia Sedona LX with the 3.3L Lamda GDI engine 27,000 miles. These are not known as the most reliable car, but my hope is that with correct maintenance it will last. After reading up on these engines I went down a rabbit hole on here trying to find the best oil to use with these.
I had narrowed it down to Mobil 1 5W-30 ESP after obsessing over VOA/UOA reports. I also thought about spending the money to use HPL oil but I don't have a place to store oil so I couldn't buy it in bulk to save on shipping.
After my oil research journey I heard about Valvoline Restore and Protect. whoops! Now a whole new rabbit hole has opened up. I have now thrown all the reasons why I should choose one oil over another out the window and have fixated on the VRP oil.
Why use this oil on such a low mileage car? to prevent the sludge and build up from ever occurring. Valvoline says this is fine to use as a regular oil. Also, I can get it for $5 a quart at Walmart right now.
I plan on changing the oil on a 5K mile OCI. How does this sound to you guys on here? Any thoughts on the KIA GDI engine?
This is my first post so I thought I would share how I ended up here!
Just bought a 2019 Kia Sedona LX with the 3.3L Lamda GDI engine 27,000 miles. These are not known as the most reliable car, but my hope is that with correct maintenance it will last. After reading up on these engines I went down a rabbit hole on here trying to find the best oil to use with these.
I had narrowed it down to Mobil 1 5W-30 ESP after obsessing over VOA/UOA reports. I also thought about spending the money to use HPL oil but I don't have a place to store oil so I couldn't buy it in bulk to save on shipping.
After my oil research journey I heard about Valvoline Restore and Protect. whoops! Now a whole new rabbit hole has opened up. I have now thrown all the reasons why I should choose one oil over another out the window and have fixated on the VRP oil.
Why use this oil on such a low mileage car? to prevent the sludge and build up from ever occurring. Valvoline says this is fine to use as a regular oil. Also, I can get it for $5 a quart at Walmart right now.
I plan on changing the oil on a 5K mile OCI. How does this sound to you guys on here? Any thoughts on the KIA GDI engine?