2019 Honda Pilot 68K
Out Amsoil SS 0W20 factory filter
In Amsoil SS 0W30 factory filter
Out Amsoil SS 0W20 factory filter
In Amsoil SS 0W30 factory filter
Post your latest oil change
- Thread starter Superbuick96
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6 w/ 71k
Out - Valvoline Advanced 0w20 & STP XL 4,500 mi OCI
In - Valvoline EP 0w20 & STP XL
Out - Valvoline Advanced 0w20 & STP XL 4,500 mi OCI
In - Valvoline EP 0w20 & STP XL
Triple_Se7en
$50 Site Donor 2024
Just curious if you (or anyone else here at Bitog) has made your new vehicle manufacturer or dealership aware of using HPL Products @ 304 miles on the odometer.
Do users really need a green light from either one, to avoid possible warranty headaches - should they occur?
I'm not saying a word to either S. Korea, Elder Hyundai or Jeffrey Kia Dealerships about my impending use of HPL Oils this Fall.
My engines are very clean currently (3k OCIs). They don't rattle, use oil, or show low volume on the dipstick tube.
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Edge:
~11k OCI, 13 months
Out - Amsoil XL 5W-30 - Amsoil Filter
In - Amsoil Extended Life 5W-30 - Amsoil Filter
UOA coming soon.
~11k OCI, 13 months
Out - Amsoil XL 5W-30 - Amsoil Filter
In - Amsoil Extended Life 5W-30 - Amsoil Filter
UOA coming soon.
I do not mention any of this to Toyota.
DR, I’d love to see a UOA of this 0w-8 after 3-5k!
See my threads !!!
2016 Kia Sorento 3.3L V6, 110k miles
Out: SuperTech FS 5W-30, Fram Tough Guard, 3,990k miles
In: Valvoline Restore & Protect 5W-30, Fram Ultra Synthetic
The dipstick has some varnish on it. I’m looking forward to seeing what the R&P does to it.
Out: SuperTech FS 5W-30, Fram Tough Guard, 3,990k miles
In: Valvoline Restore & Protect 5W-30, Fram Ultra Synthetic
The dipstick has some varnish on it. I’m looking forward to seeing what the R&P does to it.
Triple_Se7en
$50 Site Donor 2024
You're running that Korean 3.3. too hot. May need a radiator cap or thermostat or different driving / idling habits. Heck, it may be a Sensor somewhere acting up.2016 Kia Sorento 3.3L V6, 110k miles
Out: SuperTech FS 5W-30, Fram Tough Guard, 3,990k miles
In: Valvoline Restore & Protect 5W-30, Fram Ultra Synthetic
The dipstick has some varnish on it. I’m looking forward to seeing what the R&P does to it.
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Today's synthetics shouldn't be the reason..... especially 4k OCIs. But the new Valvoline should make varnish vanish like Magic.
If it doesn't, then buy a different brand name. I personally know PUP kicks the snot out of varnish.
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This is my girlfriend's vehicle, and I get the impression that regular maintenance has historically not been quite as regular as it should have been.
Now that I'm in the picture I'm making sure that this reliable 3.3L gets the love it deserves. Quality synthetics and a severe maintenance schedule.
Just curious why the BG and rinse? Used vehicle or suspected dirty? I would think a CX-9 with proper OCI at 77K would be spotless.
Good question, I think you are correct. I did it mostly for potential ring and turbo cleaning. Not sure what was done but I will say that low acceleration seems improved. The rinse portion is only to get out any possible residuals. I will note an interesting observation though; I did the same thing to my 247k mile Corolla and the rinse oil on the Mazda was a fair bit darker than the Corolla, which surprised me.
We've had the car since 36K and have maintained it very well, mostly ~5K intervals.
Wifes 2018 Honda Fit. TBH i forgot to math the mileage. The MI was at 30%.
Out- Total Quartz 0w20 and Champ XL PH2867XL filter.
In- Valvoline R&P 0w20 and a Honda filter
Out- Total Quartz 0w20 and Champ XL PH2867XL filter.
In- Valvoline R&P 0w20 and a Honda filter
Triple_Se7en
$50 Site Donor 2024
Bitogers are now officially on fire for Valvoline R&P
Friends 04’ Accord 4speed manual “extra car”.
340k on it.
Out: STP XL 7317 and guessing Providence SYNTHETIC 5w20
In: some M1 ESP 0w20 and a Fram ULTRA OG ULTRA 7317 he had.
340k on it.
Out: STP XL 7317 and guessing Providence SYNTHETIC 5w20
In: some M1 ESP 0w20 and a Fram ULTRA OG ULTRA 7317 he had.
Patman
Staff member
Bitogers are now officially on fire for Valvoline R&P
There have always been "darlings" of BITOG over the years. We've cycled through Schaeffer oil, Maxlife, GC 0w30 (green formula), Pennzoil Ultra Platinum and many more, and now it's R&P. It sure does appear that this oil can do what it claims, and at under $30 it's priced a lot less than other boutique oils that can very likely do that same job of cleaning.
I originally got it to try in my fleet...but then I decided to switch my whole fleet to HPL pcmo 5w30. She has a 3mi commute. So I keep hers with light oil. Looking in the valve cover its absolutely gorgeous inside...so the R&P is really not needed (we shall see next filter CnP). Its lived on Valvoline/Mobil/Total 0w16 and lately 0w20 flavors since 1500~miles.Bitogers are now officially on fire for Valvoline R&P
2014 Corolla S, 172K, 7,200 OCI, 6 month
Out 4+ qts QS Hi Mileage 0w20
In 4+ qts M1 Hi Mileage 0w20
Left Toyota filter cartridge for next time; will need rubber soon
MityVac for the win! Easy peasey.
Out 4+ qts QS Hi Mileage 0w20
In 4+ qts M1 Hi Mileage 0w20
Left Toyota filter cartridge for next time; will need rubber soon
MityVac for the win! Easy peasey.
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