Post your latest oil change
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The Z18XE engine, 1.8 L 4- cylinder, port injected petrol at about 90 to 93 kw (depending on fuel octane)
Bud_One
Site Donor 2025
2013 Bmw X5 35i xdrive, 3.0 N55
103,300 on vehicle, 1,922mi 1.5 month OCI, replaced leaking oil pan gasket.
Out: QSFS Euro 5w-40, MANN Filter
In: Total Quartz 9000 Energy 5w-40, MANN filter (what my local indy uses)
Front differential fluid changed, first change that I know of
Out: OEM Bmw G2 fluid 75w-85
In: Liqui Moly 75w-90 (also what my local indy uses)
103,300 on vehicle, 1,922mi 1.5 month OCI, replaced leaking oil pan gasket.
Out: QSFS Euro 5w-40, MANN Filter
In: Total Quartz 9000 Energy 5w-40, MANN filter (what my local indy uses)
Front differential fluid changed, first change that I know of
Out: OEM Bmw G2 fluid 75w-85
In: Liqui Moly 75w-90 (also what my local indy uses)
2014 Subaru Forester 6MT 2.5L NA2014 Subaru Forester 6MT 2.5L NA
ODO: 87,649
Estimated hours on oil: 5,079/45 = 113
Miles on oil: 87,649 - 82,570 = 5,079
Out: 4.5 qt Delo XLE 15w-40 (middle of dipstick)
In: 5 qt Quaker State Euro 5w-40 (just under top marker of dipstick)
Off: XG7317
Estimated hours on filter: 92 + 113 = 205
Miles on filter: 4,150 + 5,079 = 9,229
On: XG7317
Still consumes if I drive over 3k rpm (technically 2.9k rpm; it'll consume slowly if I drive 75mph)
As much as I try to not let it drive too high, I still got consumption on those instances. Had to make up about 10 oz.
I added a catch can--its a clear polymer type, with a bottom drain screw. The screw weeps oil, so it is difficult to determine how much accumulated over the OCI, maybe 3 oz? The accumulation rate in it does not correlate to significant drops in level during daily checks of my dipstick. Its definitely odd to me, but I'm very confident. Best I can reconcile is that the accumulation in the catch can is unburnt blow-by.
I've switched to splash blending E85 midway through this OCI. I wanted the clean burning benefits of ethanol, and since I go through a whole tank in under 3 days, there's little chance of corrosion due to water pickup. I started with blending a little in at a time to slowly increase the fuel trims and not set off any lean-running codes prematurely. I finally tripped the code at a 25% fuel trim. That was when running over 50% E85, so I've backed down to 50% E85 so as to not ask of it more trim than it can give. I put Gumout Regane in the tank just prior to this change. If all goes well, this would be another step towards cleaning rings in a way that doesn't involve removing the engine.
I'm very grateful that my consumption has come down as much as it has. So far, the things that have correlated the most to the consumption actually reducing has been the double-dosing of Rislone. Thick oil is burning the least during cruising and I figure that at 3k RPM the PCV valve can't keep up and the excess crankcase pressure from blow-by is pushing the oil past the rings of the other cylinders.
ODO: 87,649
Estimated hours on oil: 2,929/42 = 70
Miles on oil: 90,578 - 87,649 = 2929
Out: 3 qt (Quaker State Euro 5w-40 (mixed with 1 qt of Rislone High Mileage Engine Treatment 4102)
In: 3 qt of leftover 4:1 Delo XLE 15w40 : Mobil 1 5w30 (just above top marker of dipstick)
Off: none; starting round 2 for XG7317
Estimated hours on filter: 70
Miles on filter: 2,929
On: N/A
Car consumed about a pint at first, and QSUD HM 5w-30 replaced it's volume. It consumed about another pint before I decided that I would go the route of standardizing a flush as part of the OCI. If the car consumes a full quart, then that volume ought get replaced with 4102 and oil changed. If it does not consume that volume, then the oil will remain in the sump until the end of the OCI, which will be at most 120 hours before doing an ending flush. So, I decided that I would change it at 3k, and extracted half a quart of oil before putting in a quart (2 pints) of Rislone 4102. Drove that for 3.6 hours the next day before changing it. I was not able to extract all the oil, but I can't say that that is a problem. QSE should have a starting TBN of 12 (the mixture being ~11.5), and 70 hours on the oil should not be dragging that down much. This mix should still be good for 100 hours (ideally).
At this point, I've decided to come down to 15-20% max E85. Car does run smoother with at least this amount.
2018 Kia Soul, 32,651 miles on vehicle, 2,096 miles/6 months on oil/filter (6 month OCI for warranty)
Out: Rotella Gas Truck 5w-30, Supertech ST9688 filter
In: Rotella Gas Truck 5w-30, Champion COS3593A filter
Out: Rotella Gas Truck 5w-30, Supertech ST9688 filter
In: Rotella Gas Truck 5w-30, Champion COS3593A filter
2006 Honda Odyssey, 154K miles, 5K miles on oil, 40% on OLM. Engine is VCM and is in great shape…just adjusted valves and was pretty reasonably clean, particularly on the rear cylinders that shut off.
Out: Valvoline Modern Engine 5-20
In: Mobil1 EP 5W-20. (This is the first time Mobil1 has been used in this engine. Interested in seeing if this oil will clean a bit of the varnish that is visible via oil fill cap.
FRAM Ultra with almost 16K was removed and new XG7317 went on. Probably could have run it to 20K, but why push it? See pics.
A little bit of crud collected in the can and on end of filter cap (and on the filter element, of course ).
By the way, this was the 30th oil change on this van. That’s averaging about 2 OC’s per year.
Out: Valvoline Modern Engine 5-20
In: Mobil1 EP 5W-20. (This is the first time Mobil1 has been used in this engine. Interested in seeing if this oil will clean a bit of the varnish that is visible via oil fill cap.
FRAM Ultra with almost 16K was removed and new XG7317 went on. Probably could have run it to 20K, but why push it? See pics.
A little bit of crud collected in the can and on end of filter cap (and on the filter element, of course ).By the way, this was the 30th oil change on this van. That’s averaging about 2 OC’s per year.
Was the new Ultra a new design Ultra or the metal backed design?
The old design. I bought a 6 pack of them at RockAuto a couple years ago for around $5 bucks each. Well worth it. This Odyssey will be retired in a few years, so i expect to not use any other filter on this rig.
wemay
Site Donor 2023
2021 Hyundai Tucson 2.0
Out: dealer bulk "syn" / OEM (2798mi)
In: Kirkland Signature Syn 5w30 / ST9688
Out: dealer bulk "syn" / OEM (2798mi)
In: Kirkland Signature Syn 5w30 / ST9688
Friend's 2011 Acura MDX AWD recently purchased
Mileage: 141,128
OLM reading: 10%
Out: unknown oil and filter
In: Cam2 SuperPro Max synthetic blend 5w-20 and Purolator PL14610
Mileage: 141,128
OLM reading: 10%
Out: unknown oil and filter
In: Cam2 SuperPro Max synthetic blend 5w-20 and Purolator PL14610
Out:
Factory Fill.
Reportedly
Honda Genuine Motor Oil Synthetic Blend with high dose Moly additive for break in.
0W20.
In:
High Performance Lubricants
Performance Plus Series
0W8.
2022 Honda Insight EX
35 miles.
Factory Fill.
Reportedly
Honda Genuine Motor Oil Synthetic Blend with high dose Moly additive for break in.
0W20.
In:
High Performance Lubricants
Performance Plus Series
0W8.
2022 Honda Insight EX
35 miles.
2016 Honda CR-V EX at 27,168 miles on 8/27/2021.
Out, Honda 0W-20 and what ever oil filter the Honda dealer put on it for the free oil change.
Used a new Oil-Udder for the first time to remove the oil filter after loosening it with an oil wrench. The Oil-Udder did NOT catch the oil from the oil filter because of the 45 degree angle that filter sits at when on a 2016 Honda 2.4 Liter gasoline engine. The only benefit of using the Oli-Udder was the thermal insulation when turning the hot oil-filter by hand.
I installed a Fumoto oil drain valve with the 90 degree output elbow that connects to a plastic tube during draining. I had to use an angle grinder to grind 1/8 of an inch off of a corner edge of an exhaust flange to provide enough clearance for the Fumoto valve to clear it as it turned on its threads to install it. I applied oil to both sides of the gasket supplied with Fumoto valve, but had to overtighten Fumoto valve more than the recommended 1/8 turn past hand tight to get the valves operating lever at a good location.) But now it is easy to use.
Installed Fram Ultra XG7317 oil-filter, and 4.6 quarts of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-20.
Walmart online sells Pennzoil Ultra Platinum in 5 quart jugs at the best price, but you have to but enough to get free shipping.
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The next time I remove an oil-filter from it I probably will just punch a hole in the bottom edge of the filter with a screwdriver to drain the filter before removing it.
Out, Honda 0W-20 and what ever oil filter the Honda dealer put on it for the free oil change.
Used a new Oil-Udder for the first time to remove the oil filter after loosening it with an oil wrench. The Oil-Udder did NOT catch the oil from the oil filter because of the 45 degree angle that filter sits at when on a 2016 Honda 2.4 Liter gasoline engine. The only benefit of using the Oli-Udder was the thermal insulation when turning the hot oil-filter by hand.
I installed a Fumoto oil drain valve with the 90 degree output elbow that connects to a plastic tube during draining. I had to use an angle grinder to grind 1/8 of an inch off of a corner edge of an exhaust flange to provide enough clearance for the Fumoto valve to clear it as it turned on its threads to install it. I applied oil to both sides of the gasket supplied with Fumoto valve, but had to overtighten Fumoto valve more than the recommended 1/8 turn past hand tight to get the valves operating lever at a good location.) But now it is easy to use.
Installed Fram Ultra XG7317 oil-filter, and 4.6 quarts of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-20.
Walmart online sells Pennzoil Ultra Platinum in 5 quart jugs at the best price, but you have to but enough to get free shipping.
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The next time I remove an oil-filter from it I probably will just punch a hole in the bottom edge of the filter with a screwdriver to drain the filter before removing it.
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