Post your latest oil change
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may I know your reason for using 0w20? I believe 1nz-fe calls for 5w30. Just curious because I also have a 3door 2008 yaris and just sold my 2000 Taurus (also calls for 5w30) and now have a newer Forester that calls for 0w20. So maybe I can simplify oil purchase and I'm just gonna use 0w20 with the Yaris. The Yaris doesn't burn oil and I believe still in the break in period with only 170k kms on the odo. By the way,
where did your get that tanabe strut bars? Thanks.
2006 F-150 4.6 liter- 85,000 miles (my uncles truck)
Out: unknown oil/ Microguard filter
In: Pennzoil Ultra Platium 5w30/ Motorcraft FL 820S
Out: unknown oil/ Microguard filter
In: Pennzoil Ultra Platium 5w30/ Motorcraft FL 820S
2020 Audi Q2 Motul Specific 0w20 508/509 Bosch Filter just under 9k miles on the oil. Car has 27k, car has an 18k mile or two year interval.
But got an oil and filter at 1000miles, 9k miles and now 27k miles in addition to the 18k mile service at Audi.
2017 Smart For Four Shell 0w30 RN070 Spec Mann Filter. Just over 14k miles on the oil, didn’t require any top up and to be honest the oil didn’t look as bad as expected.
Manufacturer Service Interval is Annually or 12.5k and it’s normally done annually at closer to 8/9k.
2020 745Le 0w30 BMW oil LL04 64k, 19k miles on the oil. Filter is whatever BMW OE filter is.
Service Interval is 20k miles.
Second service this year as doing just shy of 50k miles a year
But got an oil and filter at 1000miles, 9k miles and now 27k miles in addition to the 18k mile service at Audi.
2017 Smart For Four Shell 0w30 RN070 Spec Mann Filter. Just over 14k miles on the oil, didn’t require any top up and to be honest the oil didn’t look as bad as expected.
Manufacturer Service Interval is Annually or 12.5k and it’s normally done annually at closer to 8/9k.
2020 745Le 0w30 BMW oil LL04 64k, 19k miles on the oil. Filter is whatever BMW OE filter is.
Service Interval is 20k miles.
Second service this year as doing just shy of 50k miles a year
Can I ask what was the reasoning for the 5w50?GF's 2006 Fiat Punto II with 40k miles
out: Mobil 1 Rally Formula 5W50 + Filtron filter
in: Mobil 1 0W40 + Bosch filter
Could be placebo effect but after oil change the engine just purrs happily and is really quiet.
Is it tuned?
I have always had great results with Mobil 1 0w40 but haven’t had a car that I could use it in for a while.
Car is bone stock.
I think it was 5W50 because the mechanic was an elderly old school gentleman who most likely used to put this Rally Formula in each and every engine despite of their actual requirements.
This Mobil 1 RF 5W50 used to be the go to oil for every diesel Mercedes with half a million on the clock or so.
Now we have Mobil 1 0W40 in her Punto and my XR3i and Mustang.
Ive been using 0w20 since 1500miles when I drained out the factory fill. I use it for better gas mileage. I tried 5w30 once about a year ago and had noticed reduction in overall fuel economy. Went back to 0w20 and it came right back. So I just stick with it. I even occasionally track and autoX it. Car has just under 191k on it currently.
My other 1nz car I use 5w30.
I tried using thinner oil in my daughters Kia Picanto years ago
Can’t remember if it was 5w20 or 0w20, but it was the Kia spec oil for that engine.
The Kia dealers all used 5w30
The only thing I noticed was it was the camchain was a little bit noisier on idle, and I do mean a tiny bit.
Can’t say I noticed any difference in how the car drove or in economy.
My 745Le is specced for several different oils, including 0w20.
But BMW Dealers seem to use 0w30 branded oil.
You can also use 5w40 meeting LL04
I think I will be trying that at my next interim oil change.
Economy is not my priority, engine longevity is.
Lets see, yesterday 11/14/23, 2005 Tahoe @ 316,563.
3,802.9 miles on oil change. 52% oil life on dash. No noticeable consumption throughout the interval.
OUT: 15w40 Rotella T4 HDEO, WIX 51522
IN: 5W-40 Delo 400 XSP/Rotella T6 mix, WIX 51522
Comes out clean. This will be the winter OCI, with maybe one in February depending upon driving.
I collect very little in my catch can. I think the updated drive-side LS valve cover with revised PCV baffle makes a big difference.
I also picked up this big-ole funnel at the Tractor Supply. I like it, nice and big.
3,802.9 miles on oil change. 52% oil life on dash. No noticeable consumption throughout the interval.
OUT: 15w40 Rotella T4 HDEO, WIX 51522
IN: 5W-40 Delo 400 XSP/Rotella T6 mix, WIX 51522
Comes out clean. This will be the winter OCI, with maybe one in February depending upon driving.
I collect very little in my catch can. I think the updated drive-side LS valve cover with revised PCV baffle makes a big difference.
I also picked up this big-ole funnel at the Tractor Supply. I like it, nice and big.
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Did a few cars over the weekend since it's supposed to be getting cold here soon and everyone's going to be busy with the holidays.
Neighbors 2021 Mirage 1.2 11092 miles
Out: Valvoline Extended Protection 0w20/OEM
In: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W20/OEM
His GFs 2016 Kia Soul 2.0 86835 miles
Out: Dealer Bulk/OEM
In: Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w20/OEM
My 2020 Mirage 1.2 27361 Miles
Out: Valvoline Extended Protection 0w20/57356XP
In: Pennzoil Ultra Platium 0w20/MSL57356
Neighbors 2021 Mirage 1.2 11092 miles
Out: Valvoline Extended Protection 0w20/OEM
In: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W20/OEM
His GFs 2016 Kia Soul 2.0 86835 miles
Out: Dealer Bulk/OEM
In: Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w20/OEM
My 2020 Mirage 1.2 27361 Miles
Out: Valvoline Extended Protection 0w20/57356XP
In: Pennzoil Ultra Platium 0w20/MSL57356
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Wife's Accent. 8053 miles at time of change. This oil went in 5/15/23 at 5135 miles.
Out: AcDelco 0w20 API SP
OEM Filter
In: Same
Car has had the same oil and filters since new. I think i have oil for 2 more changes. This is the fourth oil change. The car is short tripped 80% of the time and our winters are brutal so changes are roughly every 6 months.
Votex magnetic drain plug had very little on it.
Out: AcDelco 0w20 API SP
OEM Filter
In: Same
Car has had the same oil and filters since new. I think i have oil for 2 more changes. This is the fourth oil change. The car is short tripped 80% of the time and our winters are brutal so changes are roughly every 6 months.
Votex magnetic drain plug had very little on it.
2020 Honda Accord 1.5
Out: Syn 0W20
In: Valvoline Modern Engine 0W20
- Didn't change the Fram Ultra
OCI - 2 years, 3,380 miles
Odo - 7,380 miles
Out: Syn 0W20
In: Valvoline Modern Engine 0W20
- Didn't change the Fram Ultra
OCI - 2 years, 3,380 miles
Odo - 7,380 miles
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Well. its getting "chilly" here in the NE.. I felt the Mobil 1 Euro 5w30 was too "thick" for these 20 ish degree mornings.
I have always ran a full syn/hm/euro 5W30 in the kias 2.4L, and have no memory of ever using 5W20 that is "recommended" let alone a 0w20..
The results are not near as negative as I expected. The engine did not immediately blow up... It also did not start leaking at every seal, or blowing smoke.. The 2.4L almost feels more "snappy" like the 0w20 has less resistance.. No new sounds, ticks, knocks or what ever sounds the H/K 2.4L make lol.
I change the oil about every 6 weeks (4,500 miles or so) )and the 23.58$ per 5 qt jug is alot easier accept than the near $40 for the Euro grade. I have not used Pennzoil is over a decade!, but the initial results are very positive, and the price is refreshing...
Out:
5.6 qts Mobil 1 Euro 5w30 & OEM filter (4,100 miles)
In:
5.7 qts Pennzoil Platinum 0W20 HM & OEM filter
I have always ran a full syn/hm/euro 5W30 in the kias 2.4L, and have no memory of ever using 5W20 that is "recommended" let alone a 0w20..
The results are not near as negative as I expected. The engine did not immediately blow up... It also did not start leaking at every seal, or blowing smoke.. The 2.4L almost feels more "snappy" like the 0w20 has less resistance.. No new sounds, ticks, knocks or what ever sounds the H/K 2.4L make lol.
I change the oil about every 6 weeks (4,500 miles or so) )and the 23.58$ per 5 qt jug is alot easier accept than the near $40 for the Euro grade. I have not used Pennzoil is over a decade!, but the initial results are very positive, and the price is refreshing...
Out:
5.6 qts Mobil 1 Euro 5w30 & OEM filter (4,100 miles)
In:
5.7 qts Pennzoil Platinum 0W20 HM & OEM filter
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2006 Ford Taurus SEL
3.0L Vulcan OHV
Out: Platinum 5W-20 HM + STP HM/ Carquest OF
In: Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w20 = Fram XG 3614 + Rislone Nano Prime
3.0L Vulcan OHV
Out: Platinum 5W-20 HM + STP HM/ Carquest OF
In: Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w20 = Fram XG 3614 + Rislone Nano Prime
2014 Subaru Forester 6MT 2.5L NA2014 Subaru Forester 6MT 2.5L NA
ODO: 121,000
Consumed: ~0.8 qt
Top up: 0.5 qt
Miles on oil: 121,000 - 117,361 = 3,639
Estimated hours on OCI: 3,639/30 = 121.3
Out: 4.0 quarts blend (3 qts Delvac 1300 + 1 qt Mobil 1 Extended Performance High Mileage) + 1.5 quarts blend (3 qts NAPA 20w-50 + 3 qts NAPA SAE 40 + 3 qts Quaker State Euro 5w40 + 1 qt ETO2197)
In: 5.0 qts Frankenbrew of consolidated leftovers from many jugs/blends
Off: N/A; XG7317 round 2
Estimated hours on filter: 121.3
Miles on filter: 3,639
On: N/A; XG7317 round 2
Got a cut in the inner boot of a CV axle I just put on back in April.
Replaced the CV axle, then did the oil change.
Also discovered where some noise is coming from--passenger rear wheel bearing sounds to be going out.
Catch can is still catching a good bit of oil still.
ODO: 126,831
Consumed: ~1.6 qt
Top up: ~1.5 qt
Miles on oil: 126,831 - 121,000 = 5,831
Estimated hours on OCI: 5,831/25 = 233
Out: 5.0 qts leftover blend
In: 5.0 qts leftover ~15w30
Off: N/A
Estimated hours on filter: 121 + 233 = 354
Miles on filter: 3,639 + 5,831 = 9,470
On: N/A; XG7317 round 3
Replaced the CV axle, and replaced the passenger rear wheel bearing back in the spring. Unhooked the catch can and installed the new, much larger PCV that mates to a 5/8" hose back at the end of October under mt23's advise. Not sure yet if it is helping or not. I can tell that there is a noticeable amount of oil loss through cam carrier seal leakage, and will have to do that repair at some point. It is leaking on both passenger and driver's side. The appreciation is waning.
Brothers 2016 Ram 1500 5.7L with 212,667 miles on it.
Was told it had about 6,xxx miles on this change. He had it serviced when the rusted leaky oil pan was replaced at a local shop.
Out: Guessing 5w20 bulk shop oil & NAPA Proformer 27060MP
In: six quarts 5w20 Havoline FS, one quart 5w20 Mobil 1 & Fram TG10060
Changed air filter (28,987 miles on it) & rotated tires. Added air to the tires as well being few lbs low.
Was told it had about 6,xxx miles on this change. He had it serviced when the rusted leaky oil pan was replaced at a local shop.
Out: Guessing 5w20 bulk shop oil & NAPA Proformer 27060MP
In: six quarts 5w20 Havoline FS, one quart 5w20 Mobil 1 & Fram TG10060
Changed air filter (28,987 miles on it) & rotated tires. Added air to the tires as well being few lbs low.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 4x4 5.3L V8
5k oci/4794 actual (first oil change)
Out: GM factory fill and GM factory filter
In: 8 quarts Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 Synthetic and AC Delco PF63 filter
5k oci/4794 actual (first oil change)
Out: GM factory fill and GM factory filter
In: 8 quarts Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 Synthetic and AC Delco PF63 filter