Post your latest oil change

Just another boring dump of Rotella T6 5w40 out of the EcoDiesel... and pouring 11 quarts back in with a new filter.

Mileage: 119,994

Here we go for another 10k miles......

Truck just came out of the shop getting a new EGR (recall work) and the truck is running like a top, spinning smooth and long. 200k here we come!
 
BigJohn said:
Just another boring dump of Rotella T6 5w40 out of the EcoDiesel... and pouring 11 quarts back in with a new filter.

Mileage: 119,994

Here we go for another 10k miles......

Truck just came out of the shop getting a new EGR (recall work) and the truck is running like a top, spinning smooth and long. 200k here we come!
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I did not know they had a fix for the EGR... Good to know.
 
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
5.3 Vortec V8
Out: unknown, AcDelco PF46E filter
In: Castrol GTX Diesel 15w40, AcDelco PF46E filter

2000 Dodge Caravan
3.3 V6
Out: unknown, Fram Extra Guard PH16 filter
In: Carquest conventional 10w30, Carquest red R85085 filter
 
2007 Kia 3.8L Sedona - 235,000 miles
Out : 5.5 qrts . Castrol GTX Magnatec 5W30 / FRAM Ultra #9999 cartridge oil filter
In : M1 5W30 (4 qrts.) + Castrol GTX Magnatec 5W30 (1.5 qrts.) / FRAM Ultra #9999
 
blufeb95 said:
I think GTX Diesel is only CK-4 with no S rating
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Yeah I see it’s been reformulated

It was API CJ-4 / SN, now it’s API CK-4 and ACEA E9

Why no love for Castrol GTX Diesel 15w-40???

I found some of this stuff on clearance at my local wally world for $5 a gallon. However, once I got home to check out the reputation of the product, I noticed there wasn't much said about it here at BITOG. Why no love for Castrol GTX Diesel 15w-40?
bobistheoilguy.com

Probably because it’s still rich in ZDDP, this VOA shows 1155ppm Zinc

Castrol GTX Diesel 15W-40, CK4

Shared for those who care.
bobistheoilguy.com

I‘m sure it will still meet API SL or SN in terms of quality and performance in a spark engine, there just seems resistance to do that now days when it exceeds the chemical limits.

I would still happily use it in an older petrol (gas) engine, but I agree with you, it’s no longer technically a “mixed-fleet” oil.
 
BigJohn said:
Just another boring dump of Rotella T6 5w40 out of the EcoDiesel... and pouring 11 quarts back in with a new filter.

Mileage: 119,994

Here we go for another 10k miles......

Truck just came out of the shop getting a new EGR (recall work) and the truck is running like a top, spinning smooth and long. 200k here we come!
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Go MOPAR!!!!
 
2015 MB GLA250
32700 miles on the truck, 5k miles OCI
This is the first time this car gets non-M1 oil, mostly for PP carrying the API SP spec
Out - MB OEM oil and filter
In - PP Euro 5w40, Hengst filter
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1995 Ford F350
7.5 V8
Out: Royal Purple HPS 10w30, Motorcraft FL1A filter
In: Royal Purple HPS 10w30, Motorcraft FL1A filter

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4.8 Vortec V8
Out: unknown, Napa Proselect 21042 filter
In: Castrol GTX High Mileage 10w30, AcDelco PF46E filter

1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport
5.9 Magnum V8
Out: Royal Purple HPS 10w30, Mopar MO-090 filter
In: Royal Purple HPS 10w30, Mopar MO-090 filter
 
2004 Silverado 4.8 Z71
120191 miles on truck
740 miles on oil
Out, M1 5W-30 - M1-107A filter
In, Supertech 5W-30 Syn HM - Wix 51042 filter

Trying to see if I can get the oil pan gasket to stop it's very, very slow leak. I don't drive this truck a lot, oil was a lot darker than I would have expected for the miles on it. I've not had this truck a year yet, put less than 2k miles on it and I've changed the oil 3 times just to try to clean whatever gunk might be in the engine. Last oil change I had Valvoline 5W-30 Syn and after 900 miles it was almost black.
 
ssspencerjr said:
2004 Silverado 4.8 Z71
120191 miles on truck
740 miles on oil
Out, M1 5W-30 - M1-107A filter
In, Supertech 5W-30 Syn HM - Wix 51042 filter

Trying to see if I can get the oil pan gasket to stop it's very, very slow leak. I don't drive this truck a lot, oil was a lot darker than I would have expected for the miles on it. I've not had this truck a year yet, put less than 2k miles on it and I've changed the oil 3 times just to try to clean whatever gunk might be in the engine. Last oil change I had Valvoline 5W-30 Syn and after 900 miles it was almost black.
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When the weather is right … that engine would run great on a 15w40 … that could slow the leak a bit more … and they keep things clean. Delvac and Delo have pretty good Noack as they are pretty much a semi synthetic these days …
 
4WD said:
When the weather is right … that engine would run great on a 15w40 … that could slow the leak a bit more … and they keep things clean. Delvac and Delo have pretty good Noack as they are pretty much a semi synthetic these days …
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I'll be honest, my inexperience working on vehicles, putting something that drastically different my vehicles scares the crap out of me.
 
ssspencerjr said:
2004 Silverado 4.8 Z71
120191 miles on truck
740 miles on oil
Out, M1 5W-30 - M1-107A filter
In, Supertech 5W-30 Syn HM - Wix 51042 filter

Trying to see if I can get the oil pan gasket to stop it's very, very slow leak. I don't drive this truck a lot, oil was a lot darker than I would have expected for the miles on it. I've not had this truck a year yet, put less than 2k miles on it and I've changed the oil 3 times just to try to clean whatever gunk might be in the engine. Last oil change I had Valvoline 5W-30 Syn and after 900 miles it was almost black.
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I've found M1 HM 5/30 to be a good cleaner.
 
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