As set out in my post in the vehicles forum, I just got a new-to-me 2010 Kia Soul 2U with the 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with 84k miles on it. It runs great so far, with no leaks or consumption that I have found (touch wood).
It took some work to get this one, and it HAS to last as long as possible...so overkill for maintenance will be the name of the game. Manual calls for 5k OCI's; and, as with some newer import cars says "...5W-20 is best for economy, but in hot weather, 5W-30 or 10W-30 may be best for engine protection..."
One thing that is very different to me is just how hard this thing revs at highway speeds...70mph is 3k rpm...my last two vehicles were at about 2200rpm at this speed. This vehicle will see a fair amount of highway driving, and we are just coming into warmer spring/summer weather, so I think a change to a 30-weight is in order. Currently has 5W-20 QSGB in it from a NAPA autopro change with about 2.5k on it.
So, I'm thinking of going with something ultra-stout, like Amsoil 10W-30; a 10W-30 HDEO; GC 0W-30 or M1 0W-40 with a Fram Ultra filter...thoughts/suggestions? Lets see what people vote for...
It took some work to get this one, and it HAS to last as long as possible...so overkill for maintenance will be the name of the game. Manual calls for 5k OCI's; and, as with some newer import cars says "...5W-20 is best for economy, but in hot weather, 5W-30 or 10W-30 may be best for engine protection..."
One thing that is very different to me is just how hard this thing revs at highway speeds...70mph is 3k rpm...my last two vehicles were at about 2200rpm at this speed. This vehicle will see a fair amount of highway driving, and we are just coming into warmer spring/summer weather, so I think a change to a 30-weight is in order. Currently has 5W-20 QSGB in it from a NAPA autopro change with about 2.5k on it.
So, I'm thinking of going with something ultra-stout, like Amsoil 10W-30; a 10W-30 HDEO; GC 0W-30 or M1 0W-40 with a Fram Ultra filter...thoughts/suggestions? Lets see what people vote for...