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2010 Forte 2.0L with 4500 on the oil, 196k on the car.
Out - Kia/Hyundai factory filter. 4.25qts of Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30
In - Same thing, Kia/Hyundai factory filter. 4.25qts of Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30.
Out - Kia/Hyundai factory filter. 4.25qts of Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30
In - Same thing, Kia/Hyundai factory filter. 4.25qts of Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30.
It’s actually not consuming very much, I’m almost to 3500 miles and it’s only consumed about a half qt so far. Engines are odd
2022 Honda Pilot
45,xxx miles
PP 0W20, Fram XG7317
45,xxx miles
PP 0W20, Fram XG7317
Son’s 2024 Bronco Sport 2.0L. 24,501 miles. 6,331 OCI. OLM was at 50%.
Out - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30, FL-910S filter
In - Quaker State Synthetic 5w30, FL-910S filter
Out - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30, FL-910S filter
In - Quaker State Synthetic 5w30, FL-910S filter
Wife's 2014 CRV.
177,952 miles.
6,087 OCI.
In and Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-20. 4qts out and 5qts in. I had put in 5qts before so there is either some burning or leaking going on. I remember the last few changes, I wasn't getting the full 5qts out but I don't remember exactly how much. Not too worried about a quart in 6k miles. We'll see if it gets better the next few changes. The plan is 2 more Valvoline Restore and Protects after this then going back to Kirkland because that is what I have lying around for that car. Maybe Kirkland with EC30.
Off: Puro Boss.
On: Fram Ultra.
Pics of when I put HPL in for the first time; December 2022 (these are prior to actually running it; only putting it in). I don't remember if I ran the Amsoil right before HPL or not and I don't have before Amsoil pics. Whenever it was, I ran Amsoil for 2 changes.
Pics after 1 OCI of HPL.
These are the pics today after running Valvoline Restore and Protect for one change. Prior to using Valvoline Restore and Protect the first time, I used Kirkland for I think 4 OCIs averaging 6-7k.
Looks worse. I wish I had more in-between picks. Will be doing that going forward.
177,952 miles.
6,087 OCI.
In and Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-20. 4qts out and 5qts in. I had put in 5qts before so there is either some burning or leaking going on. I remember the last few changes, I wasn't getting the full 5qts out but I don't remember exactly how much. Not too worried about a quart in 6k miles. We'll see if it gets better the next few changes. The plan is 2 more Valvoline Restore and Protects after this then going back to Kirkland because that is what I have lying around for that car. Maybe Kirkland with EC30.
Off: Puro Boss.
On: Fram Ultra.
Pics of when I put HPL in for the first time; December 2022 (these are prior to actually running it; only putting it in). I don't remember if I ran the Amsoil right before HPL or not and I don't have before Amsoil pics. Whenever it was, I ran Amsoil for 2 changes.
Pics after 1 OCI of HPL.
These are the pics today after running Valvoline Restore and Protect for one change. Prior to using Valvoline Restore and Protect the first time, I used Kirkland for I think 4 OCIs averaging 6-7k.
Looks worse. I wish I had more in-between picks. Will be doing that going forward.
2017 Hyundai Elantra 2.0
Out: Quaker State Synthetic 0w20 and OEM Filter
In: Quaker State Synthetic 0w20 and OEM Filter
Miles this OCI: 6,693
Miles on Vehicle: 71,131
Out: Quaker State Synthetic 0w20 and OEM Filter
In: Quaker State Synthetic 0w20 and OEM Filter
Miles this OCI: 6,693
Miles on Vehicle: 71,131
Yes, STP XL branded filters are under the PGI umbrella.
2013 John Deere X738 Garden Tractor with 108 hrs
Out: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 after 1 year/30 hours
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30
Carquest Extended Performance (EP) Oil Filter replaced the John Deere filter.
Also did John Deere Hy-Gard Hydraulic fluid & filter change, John Deere Cool-Gard II Coolant change, greased all zerks, changed spark plugs and changed engine air filter.
Out: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 after 1 year/30 hours
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30
Carquest Extended Performance (EP) Oil Filter replaced the John Deere filter.
Also did John Deere Hy-Gard Hydraulic fluid & filter change, John Deere Cool-Gard II Coolant change, greased all zerks, changed spark plugs and changed engine air filter.
2018 Mazda CX-9:
Out- Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30/ Champ XL Filter
In- Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30/ Purolator 20k LX6607 Filter
4,893 miles and 8 months on interval. What was put in is the third round of Valvoline Restore and Protect, not consecutively I did have one interval of Pennzoil Platinum in between first and second. Oil was very dark subjectively, I am saving the filter for dissection. Car used about 1/2qt.
93,005 total miles.
Out- Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30/ Champ XL Filter
In- Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30/ Purolator 20k LX6607 Filter
4,893 miles and 8 months on interval. What was put in is the third round of Valvoline Restore and Protect, not consecutively I did have one interval of Pennzoil Platinum in between first and second. Oil was very dark subjectively, I am saving the filter for dissection. Car used about 1/2qt.
93,005 total miles.
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93 Chevy C1500 5.7l 168k miles
Out: Castrol Euro 5w40 w LM MOS 4k miles on oil, ST5 filter
In: 4qts Mobil 1 Euro 5w40, 1 qt Mobil 1 ESP 0w30, K&N OS 3002 filter
Out: Castrol Euro 5w40 w LM MOS 4k miles on oil, ST5 filter
In: 4qts Mobil 1 Euro 5w40, 1 qt Mobil 1 ESP 0w30, K&N OS 3002 filter
2020 Jeep Wrangler Sport Willys
59987 miles total
I did the oil cooler and thought there may have been coolant mixed into my new oil. I hadn’t planned on changing the cooler, but I may have caused the final blow to the cooler when I did the last change.
Out: Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage 0w-20
In: Mobil 1 ESP 0w-30
I reused the Mopar filter.
59987 miles total
I did the oil cooler and thought there may have been coolant mixed into my new oil. I hadn’t planned on changing the cooler, but I may have caused the final blow to the cooler when I did the last change.
Out: Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage 0w-20
In: Mobil 1 ESP 0w-30
I reused the Mopar filter.
Just remember that baffle plate does not really have any oil flow on it, a little splash is about it. That buildup is from years and many miles of oil fumes and other. Depending oil brand choices and OCI's would impact that. I would stick with the Valvoline Restore and Protect and do about 5k mile changes. Monitor your oil level and keep it full. Easy gauge is about 1/2 way down between low and full, add 1/2 quart. Cut that filter open for inspection. Let the Valvoline Restore and Protect do what it does. If not really burning don't go crazy. You will never get all you put in back out, even the small filter holds a decent amount of oil between liquid and absorbed in the media.
Do consider changing the PCV and possibly the hose for it. CRV Owners Club has pictures of the collapsed version, some posted/cross linked here. My daughters '08 CRV PCV hose was rock solid, not collapsed but not flexible either.
My daughters had a lot of MM changes at dealer, I'd need to check actual records if all are there. We got it from my sister with 208k, it now has 250k. Over the past 3 years it had BG EPR, probably another liquid right before oil change flush. 2 rounds of HPL Engine Cleaner 30, 3-4 rounds of 1qt HPL PCMO (instead of EC30) mixed with whatever went in (PP, Delo, maybe Mobil 1)
July of 2023 vs 3 days ago. It doesn't burn any now and didn't before either. I have not touched that with anything, I'm letting the oil do it's thing. She is 3000 miles into the first Valvoline Restore and Protect use.
That’s great. I wasn’t sure since the gasket and baseplate looked slightly different than the CQ premium I took off. But they are included in almost al of the oil change deals at AutoZone and I’ve got an AZ very close to me, so that’s really convenient for me. I wasn’t a big fan of the Champ Labs versions.
I threw the filter away already, so no chance of cutting open and honestly, I don't have the patience for that! ;-) The baffle just looks like it has more "stuff" on it and right above it looks more sludged up. But... I will let it go for the next 3 Valvoline Restore and Protect changes. I usually go by the MM so that is closer to 7500k but this time I wanted to be closer to 6k especially since it was the first Valvoline Restore and Protect run and that put the MM at 10%. I will probably stick to the 6k for now. I just wonder if the increase in the sludge looking stuff was due to the Kirkland. I should have taken a pic before I put the first Valvoline Restore and Protect in, but I don't think I did. I will also continue to take pics after each change (if I remember) but I will stick out the next 2 changes then go back to Kirkland because I have it and want to use it but if that means adding some EC30 then I can deal with that too. I can wait till next year for their deal that they just ran. That would put me closer to the 4th Valvoline Restore and Protect change anyway so closer to using the Kirkland. Sometimes I question using the Valvoline Restore and Protect in the car with 178k but if I can get a few more years out of it before we need to replace, that would be great.
Next time I have it in for service, I'll have them check the PCV valve. I don't think it's ever been replaced in the 178k miles it has.
A PCV that doesn't work right can contribute to cause engine deposits because the crankcase is not being evacuated well, if at all.
All of those deposits you see may be inside the PCV the same way. Kind of a snowball effect. The less it pulls the more builds in motor and PCV, so the less it pulls etc.
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