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2011 Sonata Hybrid, 3700mi oci, old 0w20 out, new 0w20 in, along with a new Hyundai OEM filter. After that cleaned my throttle body. Still waiting for oil analysis report to determine if my engine is OK with thinner oil in winter.
Stick with Valvoline extend protection as a cheaper option to get full syn oil compare to Amsoil, giggity! My car seems like it.

Doing some experiments in this oil change:
1. Does my car has flood mode to prime the filter? No. Try to start in flood mode but ECU decides to crank the engine and redline it. ECU's effort is futile, as I release the gas pedal as soon as the engine start cranking.
2. My mechanic told me priming filter before installation is a myth. I tested it and my oil pressure warning light stay lit for 1-2 sec. Not a fan of that. If I prime the filter there will be no oil pressure warning. However directly pour oil into the center hole of oil filter has the risk of bring debris into engine. Which one should I compromise? :unsure:
 
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2016 Kia Soul! It'll run 5k or six months.
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2014 Chrysler Town and Country with 93711 miles.

4838 miles on the Havoline semi synthetic oil and Purolator filter. I changed it as it Will be getting too cold to do it soon and we are entering cold, short trip season.

In: Havoline Pro DS Lifelong (6qt box) and Mopar filter.
 
2002 Chevy Camaro Z28. 290,100 miles. 10,000 mile OCI

OUT: Walmart Supertech Hi-Mileage syn 10w30, Fram Ultra filter
IN: Walmart Supertech Hi-Mileage syn 5w30, Fram Ultra filter

Sticking to my 10,000 mile OCI plan with cheap oil and good filter. 7 quarts makeup oil during the OCI.
Engine is worn out, but still runs good. Chassis is too rusted to invest in another engine.
 
1998 Dodge Ram 2500
5.9 Cummins
Out: Lucas Magnum CI-4 high TBN 15w40, Napa Gold 7620 filter
In: Lucas Magnum CI-4 high TBN 15w40, Napa Gold 7620 filter
 
2006 GM-Holden (Opel) Astra, 1.8L H series

Out: Castrol Magnatec 5W30 SN & A3/B4 full synthetic (Group III) & Repco Z154 filter.

In: Penrite SAE 30 monograde (Small Engine - mineral) & Valvoline V06 filter.

OCI = 11,600 km / 7,209 miles / 9 months

SAE 30 Monograde is API SG/CD, non-friction modified, VI = 113 (Group II) , Zinc = 1170ppm, TBN = 6.5, SA = 0.67%. Colour = red.
The TBN is a bit lower, so I'll probably change a bit earlier at 8,000km / 5,000 miles, while keeping the Valvoline syn-blend media filter in for a second run.
 
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Done with the small stash of Fram/Amalie Euro 5w40 finally. The old POS ran fine under the command of my high school senior.

VW MK4 24v VR6 / 5800mi OCI

Out: Fram Euro 5w40 and Wix 57083 filter
In: Mobil1 HM 10w40 (5qt) + Castrol Edge 5w40 (0.5qt) and Wix 57083 filter
 
2004 Ford Taurus Station Wagon 3.0L VULCAN -- (187,066)

Out -- unknown oil with a Motorcraft Filter

In -- 4 quarts of Chevron Supreme Synthetic Blend 5W30 SP & 1 quart High Performance Lubricants/HP SAE 30 EC Synthetic Engine Cleaner Concentrate & Fram Ultra XG2

NOTE-- Big Shout Out and THANKS to High Performance Lubricants!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys are top notch!!!!!
 
Nice. I didn't manage to get my factory fill changed until 7,200 miles, by dealership.
My dealership is the one that changed mine. I got two free oil changes as part of my deal and I asked if I could use the first one before 1,000 miles and they told me no problem. Took the free labor, but supplied my own oil and filter.
 
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