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'25 KIA Soul LX ( Gravity Gray ) : 3rd Oil / Filter Change : Miles / Time on oil : 2,894 miles ( Miles : 4,647 - 7541 ) / Time : 5/26 > 9/20/25
OUT/OFF : PENNZOIL Ultra Platinum ( S.P.,GF-6A ) 0w-20 / HYUNDAI / KIA (O.E.M. ) 26300-35505 oil filter
IN/ON : Same
OUT/OFF : PENNZOIL Ultra Platinum ( S.P.,GF-6A ) 0w-20 / HYUNDAI / KIA (O.E.M. ) 26300-35505 oil filter
IN/ON : Same
Straight from "A Bitoger's Guide To Avoid A Divorce".
2012 GMC Canyon Vortec 2900
79.6k mi on vehicle
2980mi on oil
Hunting down an si intrusion so doing 2-3k OCI’s & sending in UOA to verify the air inlet system has been fixed. Also had my son do everything as this will be his vehicle by next month.
Out: Delo 400xsp 5W-40 & Napa Gold filter (gold filter had been in the bed toolbox for several years.)
In: Delo 400xsp 5W-40 & Amsoil filter
79.6k mi on vehicle
2980mi on oil
Hunting down an si intrusion so doing 2-3k OCI’s & sending in UOA to verify the air inlet system has been fixed. Also had my son do everything as this will be his vehicle by next month.
Out: Delo 400xsp 5W-40 & Napa Gold filter (gold filter had been in the bed toolbox for several years.)
In: Delo 400xsp 5W-40 & Amsoil filter
2018 Hyundai Elantra SEL 2.0 MPI @ 44K miles
Out: Castrol GTX 5w20 OEM 26300-35504 Filter
In: Same
4.75K OCI
2014 Toyota Prius Two @157.5K miles
Out: 0W20 PP // OEM Filter 04152-YZZA6
In: 0W20 Castrol Edge // OEM Filter 04152-YZZA6
5K OCI
Out: Castrol GTX 5w20 OEM 26300-35504 Filter
In: Same
4.75K OCI
2014 Toyota Prius Two @157.5K miles
Out: 0W20 PP // OEM Filter 04152-YZZA6
In: 0W20 Castrol Edge // OEM Filter 04152-YZZA6
5K OCI
09 Prius, 229K
Out - Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30, Puro Boss filter
In - Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30, STP XL(Premium Guard).
Out - Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30, Puro Boss filter
In - Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30, STP XL(Premium Guard).
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Dad’s 2013 Chevy 1500 Silverado
5.3v8; 202,242 mi
4,298 oci
Out: ~5q of shop fill, plus a bottle of at-205 for the last 500mi; Napa Proformer 27060MP
In: 6q Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage; Fram Ultra XG10060
5.3v8; 202,242 mi
4,298 oci
Out: ~5q of shop fill, plus a bottle of at-205 for the last 500mi; Napa Proformer 27060MP
In: 6q Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage; Fram Ultra XG10060
And just now:
2022 Subaru Forester, approx 70K
Out - O’Reilly synthetic 0W-20, MicroGard black(PGL)
In - mix of O’Reilly and Castrol Edge 0W-20 and Subaru OE filter.
2022 Subaru Forester, approx 70K
Out - O’Reilly synthetic 0W-20, MicroGard black(PGL)
In - mix of O’Reilly and Castrol Edge 0W-20 and Subaru OE filter.
Son’s 2024 2.0L Bronco Sport. 18,170 miles. 11,308 mile OCI. 10% left on OLM. Lots of highway miles. Makes me cringe going that many miles on oil.
Out - Pennzoil Ultra Platium 5w30, FL-910S filter.
In - Same
Out - Pennzoil Ultra Platium 5w30, FL-910S filter.
In - Same
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2024 Subaru WRX - 6013 Miles
in: 1.qt Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 + 4.qt Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20
out: 5.qt Subaru (Idemitsu) 5W-30
Subaru (Cherry Red) Performance Oil Filter - 15208ST010
in: 1.qt Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 + 4.qt Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20
out: 5.qt Subaru (Idemitsu) 5W-30
Subaru (Cherry Red) Performance Oil Filter - 15208ST010
2018 VW Golf Sportwagen. 118,071 mi odo. 9,657 mile OCI. 3x track days on this fill with those hours (~4?) at ~270 deg F. 7x autocross, high RPM but only for less than 1 min per run, not enough to raise the temp much. Some consumption (~1 qt, seems to be about 1/4 qt/track day with minor amounts for auto crosses).
Out: 6 qts HPL Euro 5W40 + Mann filter.
In: 6 qts HPL Euro 5W40 + Mann filter.
Also changed the plugs (11,651 miles, I do them once per year) and fixed a coil pack hold-down, they strip easily so repaired with a Helicoil.
Samples sent to Blackstone/HPL. Info on my car/oil stuff here:
Out: 6 qts HPL Euro 5W40 + Mann filter.
In: 6 qts HPL Euro 5W40 + Mann filter.
Also changed the plugs (11,651 miles, I do them once per year) and fixed a coil pack hold-down, they strip easily so repaired with a Helicoil.
Samples sent to Blackstone/HPL. Info on my car/oil stuff here:
2018 Tacoma 3.5L TRD-Sport.
44.4k mi on the truck.
2.5k mi on the oil.
OUT: Dealership bulk 0w-20. The service receipts claim TGMO.
OFF: Whatever filter they use.
IN: Pennzoil Platinum 0w20 SN+. Two unopened 5-qt bottles have been sitting on the shelf in my shop for 6 years. 2019 copyright date.
ON: Fram Ultra XG9972. Has been sittting on shelf for 7 years. 2017 copyright date.
My shop is unheated, but the oil and filter looked fine. I immediately towed a 750 lbs, 5'x10' equipment trailer 320 mi round-trip after changing the oil, picking up 2500 lbs of lime at the halfway point. The engine didn't grenade on me, so I'm sure all is well. I also did both differentials and the transfer case at the same time.
This truck has mostly been dealership serviced since I bought it new. I did a single oil change at 5k mi without a filter swap, and the rear differential at 7k mi. The extended warranty just expired, so I figured I would start handling everything myself. The plan is to go ahead and change all fluids and filters now that the truck is 7 years old and close to 50k mi. I don't normally change my oil at 2.5k mi. I'm more of a 5 or 6k OCI kind of guy.
Here are some pics. I didn't think about taking a picture of the actual filter until it was already in the housing. I didn't want to pull it out and risk dirt intrusion.
EDIT -- Fixed photo orientation
44.4k mi on the truck.
2.5k mi on the oil.
OUT: Dealership bulk 0w-20. The service receipts claim TGMO.
OFF: Whatever filter they use.
IN: Pennzoil Platinum 0w20 SN+. Two unopened 5-qt bottles have been sitting on the shelf in my shop for 6 years. 2019 copyright date.
ON: Fram Ultra XG9972. Has been sittting on shelf for 7 years. 2017 copyright date.
My shop is unheated, but the oil and filter looked fine. I immediately towed a 750 lbs, 5'x10' equipment trailer 320 mi round-trip after changing the oil, picking up 2500 lbs of lime at the halfway point. The engine didn't grenade on me, so I'm sure all is well. I also did both differentials and the transfer case at the same time.
This truck has mostly been dealership serviced since I bought it new. I did a single oil change at 5k mi without a filter swap, and the rear differential at 7k mi. The extended warranty just expired, so I figured I would start handling everything myself. The plan is to go ahead and change all fluids and filters now that the truck is 7 years old and close to 50k mi. I don't normally change my oil at 2.5k mi. I'm more of a 5 or 6k OCI kind of guy.
Here are some pics. I didn't think about taking a picture of the actual filter until it was already in the housing. I didn't want to pull it out and risk dirt intrusion.
EDIT -- Fixed photo orientation
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Our '02 Grand Cherokee, 185k and counting:
Out - whatever frankenbrew was left in the sump and a twice-run XG16. Like most high mileage 4.7's, ours eats oil so I just keep it topped up with whatever I have lying around.
In - 4 quarts of Super Tech 5w-30 syn, a quart of Super Tech 10w-30 HM syn, topped up to level with a quart or so of leftover Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w-30. Threw on the K&N Silver I had sitting on the shelf from one of my RA orders, should be plenty good for the annual 5k OCI's this thing gets.
Out - whatever frankenbrew was left in the sump and a twice-run XG16. Like most high mileage 4.7's, ours eats oil so I just keep it topped up with whatever I have lying around.
In - 4 quarts of Super Tech 5w-30 syn, a quart of Super Tech 10w-30 HM syn, topped up to level with a quart or so of leftover Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w-30. Threw on the K&N Silver I had sitting on the shelf from one of my RA orders, should be plenty good for the annual 5k OCI's this thing gets.
2007 Honda Ridgeline RTS
Mileage: 114,405
OCI: 11 months, 5194 miles, OLM 40%
Out: Rotella Gas Truck 5w-20, K&N HP-1008 filter
In: Castrol Edge synthetic 5w-20, K&N HP-1008 filter
Mileage: 114,405
OCI: 11 months, 5194 miles, OLM 40%
Out: Rotella Gas Truck 5w-20, K&N HP-1008 filter
In: Castrol Edge synthetic 5w-20, K&N HP-1008 filter
2018 VW Golf Sportwagen. 118,071 mi odo. 9,657 mile OCI. 3x track days on this fill with those hours (~4?) at ~270 deg F. 7x autocross, high RPM but only for less than 1 min per run, not enough to raise the temp much. Some consumption (~1 qt, seems to be about 1/4 qt/track day with minor amounts for auto crosses).
Out: 6 qts HPL Euro 5W40 + Mann filter.
In: 6 qts HPL Euro 5W40 + Mann filter.
Also changed the plugs (11,651 miles, I do them once per year) and fixed a coil pack hold-down, they strip easily so repaired with a Helicoil.
Samples sent to Blackstone/HPL. Info on my car/oil stuff here:
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Nice. Loving carbon fiber air inlet too
Any chance of getting a photo of the oil fill hole to see the cleaning progress? And doe this engine use oil? Thanks for posting
Wow! Now that shows your confidence in HPL, an I bet your UOA will back you up! And those plugs look good! Only 11k on them?2018 VW Golf Sportwagen. 118,071 mi odo. 9,657 mile OCI. 3x track days on this fill with those hours (~4?) at ~270 deg F. 7x autocross, high RPM but only for less than 1 min per run, not enough to raise the temp much. Some consumption (~1 qt, seems to be about 1/4 qt/track day with minor amounts for auto crosses).
Out: 6 qts HPL Euro 5W40 + Mann filter.
In: 6 qts HPL Euro 5W40 + Mann filter.
Also changed the plugs (11,651 miles, I do them once per year) and fixed a coil pack hold-down, they strip easily so repaired with a Helicoil.
Samples sent to Blackstone/HPL. Info on my car/oil stuff here:
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I *hope* my used oil analysis and the test HPL is doing well back me up
. If not, I'll just go back to a more typical 5K/twice a year change...no biggie I'm sure I didn't ruin my engine.Plugs on these "tuned to the moon" VWs need to be changed regularly and I just have decided since I get them for free with the FCP Euro Lifetime Replacement Guarantee, why not be safe and go once/year/12K or so. These are high-performance 2x colder heat range and non-projected tips, gap is 0.020".
2001 F150 5.4L 115K
1100 miles on this oil change since getting it from my mother in law. Given to my son.
Out Restore and Protect 5W30
Fram endurance filter
In the same. It was definitely dirty coming out for 1100 miles. I can’t wait to open the filter, lol.
1100 miles on this oil change since getting it from my mother in law. Given to my son.
Out Restore and Protect 5W30
Fram endurance filter
In the same. It was definitely dirty coming out for 1100 miles. I can’t wait to open the filter, lol.
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2014 Accord coupe V6 manual at 30k Miles
5620 miles since last chsnge
Oil minder at 20%
Out: Pennzoil Ultra Platium 5w30/Fram Ultra filter
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W20/Microgard Select filter
Burned about 1 quart on this OCI (no leak). Hoping Valvoline Restore and Protect can improve it. Went with 0W20 because the car seemed a hair sluggish with the thicker PUP but could be placebo.
I’ll keep a close eye on the dipstick to trace color and oil loss. I’m guessing my issue is minor enough that I can do a 5K OCI without overloading the filter.
Also topped off my battery with the Costco thingamajig. No idea if it really did anything the light was only on for about 15 minutes.
5620 miles since last chsnge
Oil minder at 20%
Out: Pennzoil Ultra Platium 5w30/Fram Ultra filter
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W20/Microgard Select filter
Burned about 1 quart on this OCI (no leak). Hoping Valvoline Restore and Protect can improve it. Went with 0W20 because the car seemed a hair sluggish with the thicker PUP but could be placebo.
I’ll keep a close eye on the dipstick to trace color and oil loss. I’m guessing my issue is minor enough that I can do a 5K OCI without overloading the filter.
Also topped off my battery with the Costco thingamajig. No idea if it really did anything the light was only on for about 15 minutes.