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2014 Buick Verano T, 2.0L turbo
137328 miles, 7556 miles OCI
Out: 5.5 qts M1 5w40 ECF
In: Same
NO filter change
0% on OLM

I ran one track day at Waterford Hills during the OCI, which probably ate up the OLM faster.
Still running the car on a steady diet of 50/50 E85/87 regular. Doesn't seem to mind.
 
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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport with the 2.4L 4B12 engine:
Out: Kirkland 0w20, Fram PH7317
In: Kirkland 0w20, Fram PH7317

Everytime I think about ditching Fram, the SureGrip changes my mind!
You may try the mid grade, but if you got something that's working for you and you haven't had any problems I don't think you should switch what you're doing
 
You may try the mid grade, but if you got something that's working for you and you haven't had any problems I don't think you should switch what you're doing

I've considered it but it's a city driven car that sees less than 2000 miles between annual oil changes and the owner wants to minimize maintenance costs.

There's also some talk in the Oil Filter subforum about leaky bypass valves on the Fram filters with metal end caps. Ironically the fiberboard end caps might seal better.

I am considering switching to Denso FTF filters though since they're slightly cheaper. They seem very well made with better quality control, despite being made in China. Efficiency is definitely less than Fram though, and no SureGrip™!
 
I've considered it but it's a city driven car that sees less than 2000 miles between annual oil changes and the owner wants to minimize maintenance costs.

There's also some talk in the Oil Filter subforum about leaky bypass valves on the Fram filters with metal end caps. Ironically the fiberboard end caps might seal better.

I am considering switching to Denso FTF filters though since they're slightly cheaper. They seem very well made with better quality control, despite being made in China. Efficiency is definitely less than Fram though, and no SureGrip™!
If you are doing your own services you are probably saving money; using quality parts is, IMO, the only way to go. I wouldn't worry about a couple of dollars. Keep up the good work!
 
If you are doing your own services you are probably saving money; using quality parts is, IMO, the only way to go. I wouldn't worry about a couple of dollars. Keep up the good work!

I agree and only use OE for my personal vehicles. These cars belong to a relative whom reimburses me for parts, so they get the cheapest "good enough" stuff
 
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE AWD 2.4 GDI 39.5k miles - 3.5k OCI

Out - Mobil-1 Euro 0w40 / 10w30 EP Frankenblend + Purolator Boss oil filter (2nd run)
In - Amsoil Euro 0w30 four quarts / Castrol Edge Euro 5w40 one quart Frankenblend + Champ XL oil filter
What was your ratio of M1 0W40 + 10W30 EP (I have the ‘17 2.4L ) ?
 
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2023 Tuned F150 5.0 / e40

Out: at 3k miles on the oil and sent in for a UOA, Motul 5w-40 x-cess gen 2 with Ceratec. Purolator Boss filter

In: Amsoil Euro 5w-40. Fram Endurance filter.

Also recently upgraded the rear differential cover and added Amsoil severe 75w-90.

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