Post your latest oil change
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Triple_Se7en
$50 Site Donor 2024
I'm speculating that the removed Fram Ultra looked pretty clean after it's 6k run and that's why you decided to run another Ultra for the next two 6k OCIs?.... or has my Intuitive skills gone awry & left the BITOG building?? ...lol
The oil was as "clean" as you would expect after 6K miles and the Ultra is rated for 20,000 miles.
Also, Honda states to change filter every other oil change.
Been doing this for the past 2-3 years although, I do lie awake at night wondering why I don't just use the Toughguard and change it every OCI.
It's nice be able to use an extractor on the OCI when not replacing the filter.
Also, Honda states to change filter every other oil change.
Been doing this for the past 2-3 years although, I do lie awake at night wondering why I don't just use the Toughguard and change it every OCI.
It's nice be able to use an extractor on the OCI when not replacing the filter.
2006 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L
135k on truck
6,800 miles OCI / 6 months
Out: Mobil 1 Truck and SUV 5W30 / Fram TG
In: Mobil 1 Truck and SUV 5W30, 5.5 Qt / Fram Ultra
Burned about 1/2 Qt over the course of OCI
135k on truck
6,800 miles OCI / 6 months
Out: Mobil 1 Truck and SUV 5W30 / Fram TG
In: Mobil 1 Truck and SUV 5W30, 5.5 Qt / Fram Ultra
Burned about 1/2 Qt over the course of OCI
2015 Honda Civic LX 1.8L CVT with 33054 miles on it.
This OCI was 6612 miles and 1 year on the dot. It ran the oil life monitor down to 10%
Out: Castrol GTX Full Synthetic 0W-20 and a Fram XG7317
In: Half Castrol GTX Full Synthetic/Half Supertech Full Synthetic 0W-20 and a Fram TG7317
This OCI was 6612 miles and 1 year on the dot. It ran the oil life monitor down to 10%
Out: Castrol GTX Full Synthetic 0W-20 and a Fram XG7317
In: Half Castrol GTX Full Synthetic/Half Supertech Full Synthetic 0W-20 and a Fram TG7317
2001 Toyota Celica GT - 153,6xx miles
Out: Peak Synthetic 10w30/STP Maximum Life S4967ML
In: Pennzoil Platinum 10w30 (API SM formula, about 15+ years old)/STP Maximum Life S4967ML
A hair over 5,000 miles on OCI put on in just under 11 months.
Out: Peak Synthetic 10w30/STP Maximum Life S4967ML
In: Pennzoil Platinum 10w30 (API SM formula, about 15+ years old)/STP Maximum Life S4967ML
A hair over 5,000 miles on OCI put on in just under 11 months.
Kia 2.4L 6MT
Out: 5.7 qts Mobil 1 Euro 5W30 & OEM Filter
In: 5.7 qts Mobil 1 Euro 5W30 & OEM Filter
Out: 5.7 qts Mobil 1 Euro 5W30 & OEM Filter
In: 5.7 qts Mobil 1 Euro 5W30 & OEM Filter
2015 VW Jetta 1.8 TSI, 136.5K miles
Out: Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5w-40 API SP with PurolatorBOSS (PBL21478)
In: Mobil 1 Euro 0w-40 API SP with MANN HU 6013 z
It consumes quite a bit of oil (~1qt/1,000mi) and it was worse on mobil 1 products.
Trying out the new API SP formula...
Out: Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5w-40 API SP with PurolatorBOSS (PBL21478)
In: Mobil 1 Euro 0w-40 API SP with MANN HU 6013 z
It consumes quite a bit of oil (~1qt/1,000mi) and it was worse on mobil 1 products.
Trying out the new API SP formula...
04 Chevy Avalanche Z71 4x4, 191xxx miles
Driving from CA to MD so decided to change the oil early
Out: Havoline Pro DS 5w30, Super Tech filter, 4100 miles
In:
Driving from CA to MD so decided to change the oil early
Out: Havoline Pro DS 5w30, Super Tech filter, 4100 miles
In:
Triple_Se7en
$50 Site Donor 2024
Instead of changing oils, try an additive like ATS 505CRO.
Another additive to try is BG EPR
Google each of these. Both (individually) are used just prior to your next oil change.
Try one of em' next oil change. Then try the other in early 2024.
Lots of good reviews on both of these. Especially helpful to the TGDI / GDI crowd.
I can vouch for epr. It really does clean the gunk out. Never seen a 2.4 ecotec with so much crud in the cartridge filter before.
Have you tried a Full Synthetic high mileage for the consumption issue?
I'm going to try one of those or at least engine cleaner next time. Just feeling little nervous keeping high idle RPM with additives in the crankcase. Or maybe I can let the mechanic do the job for me...
The vehicle was dealer maintained 100% of time and had around 7~8,000 mi OCI with them so I'm not worrying about faulty oil or excessive long OCI in the car at least. When I bought it I've noticed the consumption and changed the oil in first 1,000 mi, then 2,000 mi, 3,000 mi,... and finally 5,000 mi and I'll keep it in 5,000 mi OCI. I've noticed oil consumption is reduced in each oil change so I believe shorter OCI is definitely improving the issue and now it's within the definition of "excessive consumption" as per the manual says.
Anyway, I'll try the products you've mentioned and let you know if it works. Thanks for the opinion!
No, but tried LM Motor Oil Saver with VW 502 oil. As I mentioned, consumption is reducing over OCI but not sure if it is because of MOS or shorter OCI. Or maybe both...
‘20 Ford Fusion @ 112.5K / 7.5K OCI
Out: Duramax FS 5w20 & X241
In: Duramax FS 5w20 & X241
Out: Duramax FS 5w20 & X241
In: Duramax FS 5w20 & X241
2010 Ford Ranger
4.0 V6
Out: unknown oil, white filter with sticker missing
In: Chevron Delo 400 15w40, Motorcraft FL820S filter
1999 Chevrolet Lumina
3.1 V6
Out: Valvoline Maxlife 10w30, Napa Gold 1040 filter
In: Mobil 1 High Mileage 10w30, Napa Gold 1040 filter
4.0 V6
Out: unknown oil, white filter with sticker missing
In: Chevron Delo 400 15w40, Motorcraft FL820S filter
1999 Chevrolet Lumina
3.1 V6
Out: Valvoline Maxlife 10w30, Napa Gold 1040 filter
In: Mobil 1 High Mileage 10w30, Napa Gold 1040 filter
2 days ago I did an oil change on my DD 10 Yaris.
Out came SuperTech 0w20 HM synthetic with about 4k.
In went Total Quartz Ineo Dynamic 0w20.
The Fram Ultra stayed on as it only has 8k on it.
Out came SuperTech 0w20 HM synthetic with about 4k.
In went Total Quartz Ineo Dynamic 0w20.
The Fram Ultra stayed on as it only has 8k on it.