Post your latest oil change

Hit the 2013 Mazda 6 at 175,000 miles. Again did it myself on the floor of the garage (https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/post-your-latest-oil-change.108957/post-7090034). Not as cold this time as I had a cardboard sheet under me and it made a massive difference.
Out 5.3 qt Kirkland 0w20 and somewhat thicker leftovers.
In 5.3 qt Penz Platinum 0w20 and MicroGard Select filter. Home Depot had reasonable prices on oil and it was convenient at the time. Otherwise, would have been from Costco.
 
2017 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..
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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..
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2017 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
Solid choices 🍻👍
 
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're a good friend. Cheers.
 
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
You put that Rotella T5 10W30 to good use Adam.
 
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7 Hemi, 105,168 mi.
5k OCI

Out: Mobil 1 0w-40, Parts Plus FL-820S-type filter
In: 6 Qts Mobil Full Synthetic 5w-30, 1 Qt HPL EC 30, Parts Plus FL-820S-type filter

Changed oil in Wisconsin while visiting my mom. I picked up a 6-pack of the HPL EC on the way up from Texas. While the Ram belonged to my late father, who was excellent about maintenance and a BITOG member, the last few OCs were done by the dealership due to his ill health, and I don’t have any service records. I can only vouch for what’s been done to the truck since I got it two years ago at 83K. I know the cam and lifters on these are the weak links, so I want all the engine longevity help I can get. Within the last year, I also had the ZF 8-speed transmission serviced for the princely sum of $1,300 at the dealership. I was there getting the rusted gas tank strap TSB done anyway. I’ll also be using the HPL on my 2003 Corolla at the 230K OC, and possibly two Kia vehicles owned by a family friend.
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 4.7L F-I-L truck
Oil change at oil monitor interval (18 months 3443 miles) He just doesn't drive this truck much.
Mileage: 89099

Out: 6 quarts Chevron Havoline Pro DS Lifelong Full Synthetic 5W30 and one Motorcraft FL820s filter
In: 6 quarts Chevron Havoline 5W30 High Mileage Synthetic Technology and one Purolator One PL 24651
 
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.
What is meant by "my broker"? Is this something a simple civilian Canadian can do?
 
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