Something might be getting chewed up ... not a good level of medal debris for a 2nd break-in run. What was the first OCI looking like in terms of metal debris ... worse than this OCI?
Post your latest oil change
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The first oil change was done by CARMAX at 3,400 miles, so I have no knowledge of anything other than they gave me sheet showing the oil and filter change. I really wasn't expecting this much debris on the filter-at all. Hopefully I can get all the chunks out of it and it isn't something really bad.
2018 Kia Soul +
(friend’s car)
102,800 miles (2.5+ qts ST 5w30 top off since last oci at 98.5k)
In: Valvoline R&P 4.2qts 5w30
ST filter
Out: ST Advanced 5w20 (plus added 5w30 top off)
Kia OEM filter
Berryman’s intake and combustion chamber cleaner and BG EPR used immediately prior to this oil change. (Dealer recommended decarb service due to oil burning). Techron added to gas tank. New PCV after last OCI. Dealer oil burning test results found burning approximately 1qt per 1500 miles. Kia TSB requires 1qt per 1000 miles for dealer to do piston soak or other remedies.
(friend’s car)
102,800 miles (2.5+ qts ST 5w30 top off since last oci at 98.5k)
In: Valvoline R&P 4.2qts 5w30
ST filter
Out: ST Advanced 5w20 (plus added 5w30 top off)
Kia OEM filter
Berryman’s intake and combustion chamber cleaner and BG EPR used immediately prior to this oil change. (Dealer recommended decarb service due to oil burning). Techron added to gas tank. New PCV after last OCI. Dealer oil burning test results found burning approximately 1qt per 1500 miles. Kia TSB requires 1qt per 1000 miles for dealer to do piston soak or other remedies.
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I cut the filter. Oil appeared darker than normal, but no grit in the filter.
2005 Corolla CE, 166K, 9K OCI, 9 months
Out: M1 5w30, Toy N1
In: Kirk HM 5w30, Toy N1
This was @The Critic sister's ride. I have not had a chance to get my hands on it untill today. Gonna hafta rag on my niece... Ha!
In 9K miles it did not go through a drop. This car will LAST! I offered to trade straight across for our M3P, but she turned me down...
Gave it a quick ONR warsh and headlight polish.
Out: M1 5w30, Toy N1
In: Kirk HM 5w30, Toy N1
This was @The Critic sister's ride. I have not had a chance to get my hands on it untill today. Gonna hafta rag on my niece... Ha!
In 9K miles it did not go through a drop. This car will LAST! I offered to trade straight across for our M3P, but she turned me down...
Gave it a quick ONR warsh and headlight polish.
2012 Prius C Two, 161272 Miles, 3730 Miles OCI
RGT 5W-20, Carquest Premium
VRP 0W-20, ST4967
RGT 5W-20, Carquest Premium
VRP 0W-20, ST4967
2024 Subaru Impreza 2.0 L NA
10K miles on unit (actual 9989)/5k oci (actual 5168)
Out: Valvoline Restore & Protect 0w-20 & Carquest Red R84712 filter
In: Valvoline Restore & Protect 0w-20 & Carquest Red R84712 filter.
Tire rotation as well.
10K miles on unit (actual 9989)/5k oci (actual 5168)
Out: Valvoline Restore & Protect 0w-20 & Carquest Red R84712 filter
In: Valvoline Restore & Protect 0w-20 & Carquest Red R84712 filter.
Tire rotation as well.
I really wish this car would have come with the 2.5. I have a 19 Sport and it would have made such a better drive without being crazy. Would be able to get out of its own way.
1999 XJ 4.0L I6
Out: Stinky disgusting unknown oil (with chunks) and a napa proformer ph16 equivalent
In: Frankenblend ~3qt used m1 5w40 euro ~1qt used 5w30 ST FS and ~2qt ST 10w30 FS and a PH8A filter.
Lifters definitely quieter with better oil in it
Out: Stinky disgusting unknown oil (with chunks) and a napa proformer ph16 equivalent
In: Frankenblend ~3qt used m1 5w40 euro ~1qt used 5w30 ST FS and ~2qt ST 10w30 FS and a PH8A filter.
Lifters definitely quieter with better oil in it
Ford Focus mk3 1.6 flexifuel
Mahle oil filter
Motul 8100 x-max 0w40 api SP
HTHS 3.6
Mahle oil filter
Motul 8100 x-max 0w40 api SP
HTHS 3.6
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Totally agree. The 2.0 is not going to set any speed records, but this car is my work/commute car seeing about 80+ miles 5x a week of rural 2 lane roads. So for open rural driving it gets the job done, just not as fast as some.
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2023 Chevrolet Blazer w/ 2.0T LSY Engine. OCI was 3,977 miles.
Out: CQ Premium 95146 and Valvoline EP 0w20
In: PG 99495 and Valvoline Advanced 0w20
I also changed the plastic oil drain plug, GM 12713651. I change the oil so often that I don’t think it makes sense for me to go with the more expensive CQ Premium compared to the PG 99495. Lower efficiency, but still higher than the OE filter.
The oil coming out was beyond black. It was also a little low compared to fill level. I think the oil pan has a small leak. It is plastic!
Out: CQ Premium 95146 and Valvoline EP 0w20
In: PG 99495 and Valvoline Advanced 0w20
I also changed the plastic oil drain plug, GM 12713651. I change the oil so often that I don’t think it makes sense for me to go with the more expensive CQ Premium compared to the PG 99495. Lower efficiency, but still higher than the OE filter.
The oil coming out was beyond black. It was also a little low compared to fill level. I think the oil pan has a small leak. It is plastic!
Out: LM Longtime High Tech 5w-30, Fram FE10575. Top off: 1qt HPL EC30, <1qt LM
In: HPL PCMO 5w-30, Pentius PLXL10575
2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 25k miles.
Out - Valvoline EP HM 5w30 and OG EcoGard S195.
In - QS Ultimate Protection 5w30 and OG EcoGard S195.
Out - Valvoline EP HM 5w30 and OG EcoGard S195.
In - QS Ultimate Protection 5w30 and OG EcoGard S195.
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