Clean throttle body with Lucas pea throttle body cleaner (black bottle), BG EPR in oil crankcase, and Redline Si-1 fuel tank. Then Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30
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2025 Kia Sorento S - SmartStream 2.5L - GDI + PFI
Out: 6qts Factory Fill + Old filter (Made in Korea filter), no specs, no sludge, no metal.
In: Discounted Mobil 1 Truck and SUV 0w20 + Redline SI1 (PEA) into gas tank (only 2.5oz since I use Top Tier Fuel already) + FRAM cart filter
Out: 6qts Factory Fill + Old filter (Made in Korea filter), no specs, no sludge, no metal.
In: Discounted Mobil 1 Truck and SUV 0w20 + Redline SI1 (PEA) into gas tank (only 2.5oz since I use Top Tier Fuel already) + FRAM cart filter
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2018 Subaru Legacy Sport.
77,528 miles on car.
6,053 OCI.
Out/In: 5qts Mobil 1 Extended Performance with maybe 16oz of HPL Premium. About 4.5qts came out. In was the same mix to get to full on the dipstick. I just used up what was in the bottle of the HPL bottle. Didn't actually look but was between 8 and 16 ounces. This is the first time using the new Mobil 1 Extended Performance Triple Action+. I got one more jug of this for my next OCI which will be around June, then Valvoline Restore and Protect is up next for 4 changes.
Off/On: Wix 57055 filter.
Will be putting in a bottle of Redline SI-1 when I go to fill up and then a bottle of B12 sometime after that. Also changed the air filter. Was a Fram Ultra. Put in OEM Subaru.
This is the difference in fill on the new full bottle vs old after using an extractor to change. Looks to be about half a quart difference not factoring in adding some ounces of HPL last time.
Old bottle:
New bottle:
77,528 miles on car.
6,053 OCI.
Out/In: 5qts Mobil 1 Extended Performance with maybe 16oz of HPL Premium. About 4.5qts came out. In was the same mix to get to full on the dipstick. I just used up what was in the bottle of the HPL bottle. Didn't actually look but was between 8 and 16 ounces. This is the first time using the new Mobil 1 Extended Performance Triple Action+. I got one more jug of this for my next OCI which will be around June, then Valvoline Restore and Protect is up next for 4 changes.
Off/On: Wix 57055 filter.
Will be putting in a bottle of Redline SI-1 when I go to fill up and then a bottle of B12 sometime after that. Also changed the air filter. Was a Fram Ultra. Put in OEM Subaru.
This is the difference in fill on the new full bottle vs old after using an extractor to change. Looks to be about half a quart difference not factoring in adding some ounces of HPL last time.
Old bottle:
New bottle:
yea just insulation
Daughter’s 2024 Bronco 2.3L. 30,617 miles. 5,618 OCI
Out - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30, FL-910S filter
In - Quaker State Synthetic 5w30, FL-910S filter
Next to last FL-910S in my stash. These are from a couple cases I bought a few years ago before the sloppy glue issue. After the next one, I will be using Car Quest Premiums that I stocked up during AA 20% off in November
Out - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30, FL-910S filter
In - Quaker State Synthetic 5w30, FL-910S filter
Next to last FL-910S in my stash. These are from a couple cases I bought a few years ago before the sloppy glue issue. After the next one, I will be using Car Quest Premiums that I stocked up during AA 20% off in November
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2016 Toyota Avalon 174,000 miles.
In
Went cheap this time…4 quarts Super Tech 5W30, 1 Quart Valvoline 5w20, 1 quart Mobil 0W40 FS. Cheap Super Tech filter
Out
6 Quarts Mobil 1 ESP 5W30/Super Tech Filter — 8,000 mile interval, no top ups.
In
Went cheap this time…4 quarts Super Tech 5W30, 1 Quart Valvoline 5w20, 1 quart Mobil 0W40 FS. Cheap Super Tech filter
Out
6 Quarts Mobil 1 ESP 5W30/Super Tech Filter — 8,000 mile interval, no top ups.
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Should have stayed with ESP again
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I know, but I go through these weird phases where oil changes mean a lot to me, and then…not so much. This engine is pretty forgiving and easy on oil.Should have stayed with ESP again
Oil 
Blend. Looks like the Axis are running the war at a 2:1 ratio over Allies
Ironically, these three oils wont be in a Walmart and that is very refreshing. Was like having a SNK Neo-Geo when everyone else had Super Nintendo or Sega Genesis
2010 Nissan Altima V6, 65K
Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W30, Genuine Nissan Oil Filter, 2700 miles and 6 months
In: same
First run of Valvoline Restore and Protect and 3/4 qt of oil was consumed. Prior drains have been mostly Mobil 1 or Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W30 at 2000-2500 mile intervals.
Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W30, Genuine Nissan Oil Filter, 2700 miles and 6 months
In: same
First run of Valvoline Restore and Protect and 3/4 qt of oil was consumed. Prior drains have been mostly Mobil 1 or Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W30 at 2000-2500 mile intervals.
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2025 Honda Pilot. 13,007 miles.
OCI: 2,952 (4rd oil & filter change (494, 3949, 10053,13007))
Out: AMSOIL Signature Series 0w20, Pentius PLXL7317
In: HPL Premium Plus PCMO 0W-20, Pentius PLXL7317
Replaced OEM oil drain plug with Votex magnetic oil drain plug last OCI. Minuscule amount of particles captured on magnet.
Added: I posted a few borescope pictures from inside the drain pan in another thread.
OCI: 2,952 (4rd oil & filter change (494, 3949, 10053,13007))
Out: AMSOIL Signature Series 0w20, Pentius PLXL7317
In: HPL Premium Plus PCMO 0W-20, Pentius PLXL7317
Replaced OEM oil drain plug with Votex magnetic oil drain plug last OCI. Minuscule amount of particles captured on magnet.
Added: I posted a few borescope pictures from inside the drain pan in another thread.
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What is the hths and kv@100C on the SS?
I believe 10.4
Forgive me, I’m new to learning about the technical properties of oil but an HTHS of 3.11 on the AMSOIL Signature Series 5w30 seems very unimpressive when Liqui Moly and many euro spec oils are >3.5. Is there any reason for this?
Wifey's 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4l. 209,316 miles on od. Out: Mobil 1 Extended Performance High Mileage 5w-20 with oem Hyundai filter. In: same. Also r&r thermostat housing water outlet assembly and program a new key fob for her. Normal oci for me is 4k with this one.
Like viscosity, HTHS is a range. One of the more important aspects of HTHS is not its starting number, but its ability to stay in range during OCIs. Amsoil typically will stay in grade while other brands may not.
HPL's Premium Plus PCMO 0W-30 HTHS is 3.0, but highly unlikely it will ever shear out of grade during an OCI. I'll take this any day over a higher starting HTHS from another brand.
Makes sense, thank you. If you have a lead foot, is a higher starting HTHS more important?