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Family friends 2017 Ford Escape 91,347 miles on the car.
Out Amsoil OE 5w20
Off Wix 51348
In Amsoil OE 5w20
On Wix 51348
Out Amsoil OE 5w20
Off Wix 51348
In Amsoil OE 5w20
On Wix 51348
Solid choices2017 Subaru Outback Premium FB2.5L (51,906K)
Out: Kirkland Synthetic 5W30 SP (4915 OCI)
In: Amazon Basics European Formula 0W40 SN & Amazon Basics 5W30 High Mileage Synthetic Blend SP FRAM TG7317 left on for round 2.. Oil ratio going in 50/50..
Note: Got the Amazon Basics 0W40 for 8 bucks a jug & the Amazon Basics 5W30 HM Syn Blend for 12 bucks a jug a ways back.. View attachment 256024
You're a good friend. Cheers.2017 Subaru Crosstrek Premium AWD FB20 (74,xxxK)
Out: 50/50 blend QSUP 5W30 & QSHMFS 5W30 & Subaru OEM (3504 OCI)
In: Mobil 1 High Mileage 5W30 & ST MP6607
Note: Good friends car who is heading to North Carolina tomorrow for her Brother's wedding next Saturday. Last tank before oil change had 2 bottles of Chevron Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner. She just purchased the car and I suggested it to her. I checked all other fluids which were good. Made sure all tires were inflated to 35Lbs..View attachment 256153
You put that Rotella T5 10W30 to good use Adam.Co worker just got a fleet 02’ Dakota just like mine except it’s silver. Same v-6 and bare bones.
201k on it
Out/off: Prime Guard p0-4670 and unknown oil
In: CQ Premium fat filter (don’t recall part #) and some ROTELLA T5 10w30. My stash of that is now gone. Was okdest oil in my stash
Yeah, I’ll probably use the Valvoline premium blue 5w40 clearance stuff in mine next. Way it was running rich before I replaced thermostat I may change oil out at 3kYou put that Rotella T5 10W30 to good use Adam.
Let us know how VRP doesDate: 12/22/24
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Durango SLT
Mileage: 171k
Engine: 4.7L Code N
Oil: Valvoline Restore & Protect 0W-20
Filter: Fram XG8A
Currently flushing engine sludge from prior owner neglect...
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What is meant by "my broker"? Is this something a simple civilian Canadian can do?Not in Canada. Valvoline provided no official timeline. Wanted it, so ordered through my broker in USA. Enough to service the eight vehicles I am entrusted care with that take 5W30 (for a couple of years). No drums available yet.
Was exponentially more cost effective to broker and freight the volume I was seeking, rather than physically importing it myself.