Post your latest oil change
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Nice looking car, what is it like to drive ?
I have really enjoyed driving it. The ride is very nice. Handling is respectable for a full sized sedan. Seats are very comfortable. My wife loves going on road trips in it. Though not as quiet as an S class, it is quite quiet. With 302 hp out of a 3.5 liter, it has a decent amount of acceleration for a V-6. Average fuel economy is about 23-24 mpg, and it has gotten as good as 29 mpg on a cross country trip averaging 80 mph.
The best part is, the W212 has proven to be very reliable. Except for a warped front rotor issue, which is very common on this model, I have had absolutely no mechanical issues with it. But brakes are easy to fix, and I'm putting on a set of Brembo rotors and pads this week.
The seats are known to tear on this particular model, and my driver seat is no exception. So I'll be replacing the driver seat cover soon.
I would have no hesitation in recommending a W212 E class to anyone.
Thank mate, good to hear. I always like the look of them.
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2011 Ford crown Victoria police interceptor
130K miles
NO OCI in a year thanks to Officer "Der do doo" not following maintenance schedule. Officer reported "engine knocking". Car was decommissioned and I bought @ auction VERY cheap
Out: Whatever was in it ?? flushed out with Berryman's oil change flush
In: Pennzoil YB 5W20 blend 5 QTS + 1qt marvel mystery oil (500 mile flush out oil) + MC FL910-S filter
130K miles
NO OCI in a year thanks to Officer "Der do doo" not following maintenance schedule. Officer reported "engine knocking". Car was decommissioned and I bought @ auction VERY cheap
Out: Whatever was in it ?? flushed out with Berryman's oil change flush
In: Pennzoil YB 5W20 blend 5 QTS + 1qt marvel mystery oil (500 mile flush out oil) + MC FL910-S filter
Your first post.....Welcome!
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD, 2.4L
Out: 5 qts. Valvoline 5w-20 AFS, Hyundai OEM filter
In: Same
Out: 5 qts. Valvoline 5w-20 AFS, Hyundai OEM filter
In: Same
2016 Sierra Ecotec 4.3 with 6,866 miles on the OCI (11% remaining on the monitor)
Out: 6 qts Shell Rotella Gas Truck 5w30; Premium Guard PH500
In: 6 qts Shell Rotella Gas Truck 5w30; Premium Guard PH500
Out: 6 qts Shell Rotella Gas Truck 5w30; Premium Guard PH500
In: 6 qts Shell Rotella Gas Truck 5w30; Premium Guard PH500
2016 Hyundai Accent 1.6l 156,100 miles, 3k OCI.
Out: Valvoline Premium Blue 15w-40, Hyundai oil filter.
In: Mobil 1 FS 5w-50, 1 can of Liqui moly Ceratec, Fram Titanium 9688.
So far the oil is extremely smooth and quiet running. Definitely feels like there's less drag compared to the dino 15w-40. Something interesting to note, I consistently got worse fuel economy with the conventional 15w-40, despite it being thinner than Valvoline Maxlife 10w-40. Maybe those engineers are onto something when they specify 0 & 5 winter ratings for year round use.
Out: Valvoline Premium Blue 15w-40, Hyundai oil filter.
In: Mobil 1 FS 5w-50, 1 can of Liqui moly Ceratec, Fram Titanium 9688.
So far the oil is extremely smooth and quiet running. Definitely feels like there's less drag compared to the dino 15w-40. Something interesting to note, I consistently got worse fuel economy with the conventional 15w-40, despite it being thinner than Valvoline Maxlife 10w-40. Maybe those engineers are onto something when they specify 0 & 5 winter ratings for year round use.
My daughters 2003 Camry 4 cylinder, 9512 miles on the oil and filter
Out: Mobil 1 0w30, AC Delco ecore filter
In:
Out: Mobil 1 0w30, AC Delco ecore filter
In:
2020 Honda CRV EX-L 15,345 miles
Out: Mobil1 0W-20 AFE Mobil1 M110A filter
In: Mobil1 0W-20 EP, Mobil1 M110A filter
For $2 difference on a 5-quart & filter bundle, and a $15 rebate, why not?
Out: Mobil1 0W-20 AFE Mobil1 M110A filter
In: Mobil1 0W-20 EP, Mobil1 M110A filter
For $2 difference on a 5-quart & filter bundle, and a $15 rebate, why not?
2021 Polo GTI 2.0L Turbo 2378km total.
Factory fill ????? (out)
Castrol Edge 5W40 SN VW502 (In)
OEM filter
Another lockdown so can't test for my 'feelings' on the oil.
Factory fill ????? (out)
Castrol Edge 5W40 SN VW502 (In)
OEM filter
Another lockdown so can't test for my 'feelings' on the oil.
2020 Honda Accord 1.5/CVT
Out: Mobil Super Syn 5W20 & Honda oil filter
In: 50/50 mix of Mobil Super Syn 5W20 and Valvoline Modern Engine 0W20 & NAPA Gold oil filter
Note: The old oil only had 1,500 miles on it but Honda requires an annual change to maintain the warranty.
Out: Mobil Super Syn 5W20 & Honda oil filter
In: 50/50 mix of Mobil Super Syn 5W20 and Valvoline Modern Engine 0W20 & NAPA Gold oil filter
Note: The old oil only had 1,500 miles on it but Honda requires an annual change to maintain the warranty.
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Changed things up a bit - instead of going with what I had in stock (PPHM) I went native...
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I drove my fully-loaded Equinox from Milwaukee to the Anchorage area, crossing the border at Portal, ND the first day of relaxed U.S. citizen restrictions, which I believe it was Aug 9th. The 155,000-mile, poor-ringed 2.4L 4-cyl used 2 quarts of oil over a total of 5700 mile OCI consisting of Castrol 0W-40 and a XG9018 filter. It used oil driving west into high headwinds throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta! The two quarts of makeup oil were RGT 5W-30. Overall, the small SUV did great through northern Canada and its mountains.
Here in Alaska, last night's quickie OCI consisted of Kirkland 5W-30, while leaving the XG9018 in-place for a 2nd OCI.
All is well!
Here in Alaska, last night's quickie OCI consisted of Kirkland 5W-30, while leaving the XG9018 in-place for a 2nd OCI.
All is well!
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