Oil questions

[hockeyfun1]

1. 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium, 20k miles - I seem to be down 1/3 to 1/4 of a quart after 7500 miles of Royal Purple 5w30 with Royal Purple filter. Is this good? No top ups. I get it changed every 7500 miles as per warranty requirements. I'll do a used oil analysis when I'm at 60k and am legally able to extend my OCI's.

2. Same vehicle, I bought a bunch of Royal Purple but I only have 1 more change of it left. If I switch to something else, such as Pennzoil Platinum, will that cause any issues or consumption issues?

3. 2001 Ford Ranger XLT 2.5L, 168k miles. I've been running synthetic since about 150k miles. The shop said there's no leaks and it looks amazingly dry for that many miles. I seem to top up after 3000 miles or so, then 6000 miles, then I get an oil change at 7500 miles. Oil still looks pretty good. I've been using Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w30 and Pennzoil Platinum. Will there be an issue if I switch between them (whatever's cheaper)?

4. The dealer gave me a coupon for a synthetic change. The coupon says "Up to 5 quarts of Motorcraft Premium Synthetic blend oil and Motorcraft filter". Is this full synthetic? Is it any good? Should I use the coupon or stick to the brands I've been using. It's $39.95 for that and a tire rotation (and whatever upsell checks of the vehicle they do). I need a tire rotation anyway, so that brings the price for the oil change to ~$30 since where I normally go, it's $10 for a rotation. I've been to this dealer for some things that are the same price as shops (brakes, etc.), so they're not too bad.

5. For either vehicle, what if I take the "whatever's on sale this week" approach to buying synthetics? Will that cause any issues?

 

[randomhero439]

1. Yes that is perfect.

2. No switching to another oil will not cause issues. Try Pennzoil Ultra 5w30

3. Its not an issue, but you wont get the FULL benefit of either oil until you've done two consecutive fills with it.

4. No, it says synthetic-blend. Which means it is synthetic oil, blended with conventional oil.

5. No, its fine to switch around.

 

[hockeyfun1]

What's the difference between Pennzoil Ultra and Pennzoil Platinum?

 

[NHGUY]

Ultra leaves pistons cleaner than PP and M1.As claimed in the ads.And Ultra is .....ultra.And only costs a little more.I use it,seems like great oil.

 

[hockeyfun1]

Do places normally have deals on Ultra, or just PP? I've just seen PP deals, unless I didn't realize Ultra existed or it's not carried around here.

Is 10k to 12k doable for both vehicles on PP?

 

[electrolover]

Wal-Mart is the place to buy. Even the sales dont beat their prices usually. Ultra is an amazing oil. Its right up there with the boutique oils for less money.

 

[hockeyfun1]

Around here, PP is usually $20 at Walmart, and a decent filter is $10.

At Advanced Auto Parts, I've gotten PP w K&N filter on that $20 deal after rebate, and then another $10 Shell gift card so it was like being $10 after rebate. Bought two and had the rebate shipped to a family member.