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Quick back story: Bought a Kia Telluride which uses an Atkinson Cycle 3.8L V6. Ive got experience working on older cars (have a 1971 BMW 2002) and am not afraid to change my own oil. What I am afraid of is new GDI engines and all the scary things I hear on the internet about carbon build up...
My goal is to have this engine last as long as possible. That being said, I bought some Kirkland 5w-30 as it seems like its a good oil for what i need but im hoping you bright folks on this forum can help me answer two questions below.
Firstly, here is what Kia says I should use:
1. I bought this Kirkland oil, does it conform to the requirements Kia is requiring? ( I see the "For Gasoline Engines" label but no mention of an ACEA A5 rating):
2. Is this an oil I can reliably use for a GDI engine or should I fork out more cash for oils that are marketed for GDI engines (like this one from Castrol which has a ACEA A5 rating
Thank you in advance!
My goal is to have this engine last as long as possible. That being said, I bought some Kirkland 5w-30 as it seems like its a good oil for what i need but im hoping you bright folks on this forum can help me answer two questions below.
Firstly, here is what Kia says I should use:
1. I bought this Kirkland oil, does it conform to the requirements Kia is requiring? ( I see the "For Gasoline Engines" label but no mention of an ACEA A5 rating):
2. Is this an oil I can reliably use for a GDI engine or should I fork out more cash for oils that are marketed for GDI engines (like this one from Castrol which has a ACEA A5 rating
Thank you in advance!