Post your latest oil change

2005 Lexus LS430, 76K(or it might be 78K, I wasn’t paying attention to the odo)
out: PP 5W-30 with HPL EC, Fram TG3614
in: HPL PCMO 5W-30, Toyota D3 filter
How long did you keep the PP/EC mixture in the engine before draining?
 
What! No Frankencraft from Herman (Munster)

I still look for your Signature which used to always include a Hyunkia product.
But I have never owned KIA or Hyundai product. Going to run two OCI's of the Motorcraft 0W-20 . Got 61 MPG on a 12 miles trip right after the oil change. This must be some super slick oil.:D:D:D:D

20241013_153256.webp
 
What's bestline additive? I ask instead of googling because you made it a point to say how long you've been using so I hope you can share some insights beyond products information and reviews
I first saw/discovered it watching some projectfarm youtube vids back in the day. He built a test device for testing oils with input from an industry engineer, is pretty meticulous and doesn't do product endorsements or take sponsorships. BestLine in the test, mixed with oil, trounced the just straight oil then performed admirably in a run dry test. I figured I'd give it a shot and it did appear to have a noticeable effect. Oil is lighter at change interval too (notwithstanding the major difference I later encountered running mostly E85 to save money). My AFM lifters never complain, engine (532K now) purrs like kitten as long as I don't let the plugs get eroded down to the electrons having to abseil across the gap...

The newer formulation has nano size (~4-6 nm) diamond particles in it. Still using it. I should probably save some at my next change to get an analysis for tribe Geek here...
 
I first saw/discovered it watching some projectfarm youtube vids back in the day. He built a test device for testing oils with input from an industry engineer, is pretty meticulous and doesn't do product endorsements or take sponsorships. BestLine in the test, mixed with oil, trounced the just straight oil then performed admirably in a run dry test. I figured I'd give it a shot and it did appear to have a noticeable effect. Oil is lighter at change interval too (notwithstanding the major difference I later encountered running mostly E85 to save money). My AFM lifters never complain, engine (532K now) purrs like kitten as long as I don't let the plugs get eroded down to the electrons having to abseil across the gap...

The newer formulation has nano size (~4-6 nm) diamond particles in it. Still using it. I should probably save some at my next change to get an analysis for tribe Geek here...
Project Farm
Engineers
Nano Diamonds

That's a nice formulation you've got there.
 
2009 Toyota Tacoma
4.0 V6
Out: Havoline conventional 10w30, Schaeffer's Micron Moly EP, Motorcraft FL910S filter
In: Swepco 306 10w30, Motorcraft FL910S filter

2015 Ford Taurus
3.5 V6
Out: unknown oil, Fram Extra Guard PH10575 filter
In: Fram conventional 5w20, Swepco 502 Oil Improver, Motorcraft FL500S filter
 
2023 Volkswagen Multivan T7 2.0 TDI @ 18426 km (11500 miles)
OCI @ 5233 km (3252 miles) and 3 months
Dealer oil change for warranty purposes.

Out: Shell Helix Ultra Professional AV-L 0W-20 5.5 l (5.8 qt), OEM cartridge filter 05L 115 562 A
In: Castrol Edge LL IV 0W-20 5.1 l (5.4 qt), OEM cartridge filter 05L 115 562 A, new oil drain plug N 908 132 02

Reading BITOG got me thinking that this car also may benefit from 6 month oil changes as it gets harsh winter months short city driving with cold motor (well, I do use Webasto heater for engine preheating).

If car user has allowed then the system uploads driving statistics into VW cloud and I did calculations.
On colder months (October - April) the car gets short city driving (15 km (9 miles) or shorter) for 62% of times driven and it amounts to 19% of total distance. So next oil change in April.
 
Last edited:
Back
Top Bottom