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Silverado 1500 5,3 Flexfuel 130160km
Out: Mannol Legend Ultra 0w20, AC Delco PF63 ( Done 2 drain and fill on really short milage with the Mannol to empty my shelf and Mannol not comming back on my shelfs.
In: Shell Helix Ultra SP 0w20, AC Delco PF63
Out: Mannol Legend Ultra 0w20, AC Delco PF63 ( Done 2 drain and fill on really short milage with the Mannol to empty my shelf and Mannol not comming back on my shelfs.
In: Shell Helix Ultra SP 0w20, AC Delco PF63
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2012 Camry SE - 133,262
Rare frankenbrew cycle for me - consolidating stash to Valvoline Restore and Protect for 2, 12+ year old cars.
Out: 0w20 Valvoline Restore and Protect
In: Frankenbrew Mobil 1 High Mileage 0w20, Valv HM, Valvoline Restore and Protect
In: STP XL filter (element only style) picked up as part of combo sale. Compared to Denso, I'd describe the filter media as more "pressed synthetic spider silk", Denso filter appears more papery.
Rare frankenbrew cycle for me - consolidating stash to Valvoline Restore and Protect for 2, 12+ year old cars.
Out: 0w20 Valvoline Restore and Protect
In: Frankenbrew Mobil 1 High Mileage 0w20, Valv HM, Valvoline Restore and Protect
In: STP XL filter (element only style) picked up as part of combo sale. Compared to Denso, I'd describe the filter media as more "pressed synthetic spider silk", Denso filter appears more papery.
1999 Infiniti QX4, 270K, 5,300 OCI, 11K on filter
Out: Super Tech Syn HM; XG7317
In: Super Tech High Mileage Syn HM, UG7317
MityVac'ed out the earl, then pulled drain plug. Nothing come out; not a drop. Bone dry.
Needs an air filter next time. This old girl is still in service; some make up oil was added.
I told my friend (single Mom, 4 kids, works 2 jobs) this is the last year. Will start to look for something.
Out: Super Tech Syn HM; XG7317
In: Super Tech High Mileage Syn HM, UG7317
MityVac'ed out the earl, then pulled drain plug. Nothing come out; not a drop. Bone dry.
Needs an air filter next time. This old girl is still in service; some make up oil was added.
I told my friend (single Mom, 4 kids, works 2 jobs) this is the last year. Will start to look for something.
2023 Forester
5482km interval
oil smelt like gas probably because of too much idling in the winter..
Out: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20 Tokyo roki oil filter
In: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20 Tokyo roki oil filter
Tires rotated
5482km interval
oil smelt like gas probably because of too much idling in the winter..
Out: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20 Tokyo roki oil filter
In: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20 Tokyo roki oil filter
Tires rotated
2018 Mazda CX-9:
Out- PP, Super tech filter
In- Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Champ XL Filter
88,112 miles. Had used Valvoline Restore and Protect on previous oil change then life happened and had to have someone else do it, hence the PP. Going to use it at least 3-4 intervals. Should have taken a photo of the old oil color as a baseline but forgot. Looked normal visually, unlike the one Valvoline Restore and Protect oci that was definitely darker.
Just prior to changing the oil, I also used CRC valve cleaner for first time which went well despite a good portion leaking out of straw and me not noticing
. Seemed to help the idle.
Out- PP, Super tech filter
In- Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Champ XL Filter
88,112 miles. Had used Valvoline Restore and Protect on previous oil change then life happened and had to have someone else do it, hence the PP. Going to use it at least 3-4 intervals. Should have taken a photo of the old oil color as a baseline but forgot. Looked normal visually, unlike the one Valvoline Restore and Protect oci that was definitely darker.
Just prior to changing the oil, I also used CRC valve cleaner for first time which went well despite a good portion leaking out of straw and me not noticing
. Seemed to help the idle.At what point did you go to 5w30?2018 Mazda CX-9:
Out- PP, Super tech filter
In- Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Champ XL Filter
88,112 miles. Had used Valvoline Restore and Protect on previous oil change then life happened and had to have someone else do it, hence the PP. Going to use it at least 3-4 intervals. Should have taken a photo of the old oil color as a baseline but forgot. Looked normal visually, unlike the one Valvoline Restore and Protect oci that was definitely darker.
Just prior to changing the oil, I also used CRC valve cleaner for first time which went well despite a good portion leaking out of straw and me not noticing
The CX9s are Turbocharged, so it calls for 5w30. Glad it does to, I would have went to it anyway
2004 Ford E150 4.6l, 285k on engine, 14 months 5k on oil.
Out: Valvoline 10w30 Advanced 5 qts and 1 qt of Castrol Edge 0w16, Bosch Premium Filter.
In: 5 qts of Valvoline 10w30 advanced synthetic, 1qt of Castrol Edge 10w30, Motorcraft Filter.
Out: Valvoline 10w30 Advanced 5 qts and 1 qt of Castrol Edge 0w16, Bosch Premium Filter.
In: 5 qts of Valvoline 10w30 advanced synthetic, 1qt of Castrol Edge 10w30, Motorcraft Filter.
2015 Mazda3 iGrand Touring, 101K, 5k OCI
Out: Mazda 0w20, Mazda filter
In: Mobil 1 0w20, XG7317. I had a 6607 but it fell off the shelf so I didn't see it. Next time...
Also replaced cracked fog lens with cheapo aftermarket.
Out: Mazda 0w20, Mazda filter
In: Mobil 1 0w20, XG7317. I had a 6607 but it fell off the shelf so I didn't see it. Next time...
Also replaced cracked fog lens with cheapo aftermarket.
2016 Tahoe 5.3 100% stock 185K Mi
Out Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20
In Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20
5K OCI
Out Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20
In Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20
5K OCI
2015 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT 2.5 LKW
48,831km
Out: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 & Fram PH10575
In: Motomaster OEPlus Import 5W30 & CarQuest 84502
48,831km
Out: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 & Fram PH10575
In: Motomaster OEPlus Import 5W30 & CarQuest 84502
1984 Mercedes Benz 380SE 190k miles
Out - Mobil 1 10w30 High Mileage, Mann H 929x filter
In - Mobil 1 10w-40 High Mileage, Mann H 929x filter
One year four months - 3256 miles interval
RV
Out - Mobil 1 10w30 High Mileage, Mann H 929x filter
In - Mobil 1 10w-40 High Mileage, Mann H 929x filter
One year four months - 3256 miles interval
RV
sycamore
$50 Site Donor 2025
2016 Kia Sorento 3.3L V6
119,910 miles
OCI: 4,298 miles
Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Fram XG10855
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Fram XG10855
Just completed the second OCI of Valvoline Restore and Protect and beginning the third. This engine seems to like the oil. I might be imagining things, but it seems just a little bit quieter than it used to be.
My 11yo stepson ended up doing most of the work while I watched. I even got my 9yo stepdaughter to come outside and learn a couple of things. Success!
119,910 miles
OCI: 4,298 miles
Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Fram XG10855
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Fram XG10855
Just completed the second OCI of Valvoline Restore and Protect and beginning the third. This engine seems to like the oil. I might be imagining things, but it seems just a little bit quieter than it used to be.
My 11yo stepson ended up doing most of the work while I watched.
I even got my 9yo stepdaughter to come outside and learn a couple of things. Success!
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06 Pontiac Vibe, I call it “The Vibrator” lol, 154K miles on car, unknown mile OCI
Out: unknown but from Valvoline quick lube place, Valvoline filter
In: new stainless steel magnetic drain plug and copper washer
Out: unknown but from Valvoline quick lube place, Valvoline filter
In: new stainless steel magnetic drain plug and copper washer