Post your latest oil change

[mobilnissan1991]

2002 Dodge 1500 4.7
Buddies farm truck, rarely leaves the pasture now

Once a year oci
4 quarts Delo 15W40, 1 quart John Deere 15W40, 1 quart Napa 10W40, Fram TG16

Drain plug 25 ft lbs

254,703 miles

 

[dgc76]

Wife’s 2020 EcoSport 2.0L. 140,367 miles. 5,002 OCI. No makeup oil, still on full mark.

Out - 4th crankcase full of Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w20, Baldwin 7491
In - Castrol Edge 5w20 (rebate oil), Carquest 85348

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Wife’s 2020 EcoSport 2.0L. 140,367 miles. 5,002 OCI. No makeup oil, still on full mark.

Out - 4th crankcase full of Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w20, Baldwin 7491
In - Castrol Edge 5w20 (rebate oil), Carquest 85348

Curious minds would like to know the improvement you have seen!

 

[dgc76]

Curious minds would like to know the improvement you have seen!

It did not use oil prior to the Valvoline Restore and Protect. This was just preventive based on mileage. Oil was very black on each Valvoline Restore and Protect change

 

[tired]

2016 Nissan Rogue. 5200 miles on this change. Went a little over so I can finally get on the x5,000 oil change schedule. It is Valvoline Restore and Protect, so I'm not worried about it.

No oil burned.

Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W-20 (old stash, before I knew better), CQ Premium
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30, CQP 84356 filter again.

I upsize the filter to the GT-R filter. It's still small, but not like the lawn mower size that is OEM for this engine. It's like a thimble. Although with the amount of noise I had on the first startup, I wonder if I should go back to the OEM size. It was pretty noisy.

Oil was a light brown on the dipstick.

Had that slight red hue coming out though. Got it nice and hot and didn't burn myself.

Filter on and off by hand.

Used my new oil funnel with the adapter. Very slick. Of course with it on ramps, it's not quite level, so I used a level to make sure my measurements were accurate. Very handy since both vehicles aren't an even quart sump size.

Filter was completely clean. Nothing. There was the tiniest amount of sediment in the can.

Very tiny amount of sediment on the inside of the ADBV.

Didn't take a photo, but the view of the engine through the oil fill cap is pristine. Looks like brand new metal.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I upsize the filter to the GT-R filter. It's still small, but not like the lawn mower size that is OEM for this engine. It's like a thimble. Although with the amount of noise I had on the first startup, I wonder if I should go back to the OEM size. It was pretty noisy.

If it was the first start-up after an oil and filter change, then could just be from empty galleries. Judge by subsequent start-ups after the oil has been fully circulated through the system. If it still makes noise, I'd suspect a leaky ADBV, not the size of the filter.

 

[tired]

2016 Nissan Rogue. 5200 miles on this change. Went a little over so I can finally get on the x5,000 oil change schedule. It is Valvoline Restore and Protect, so I'm not worried about it.

No oil burned.

Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W-20 (old stash, before I knew better), CQ Premium
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30, CQP 84356 filter again.

I upsize the filter to the GT-R filter. It's still small, but not like the lawn mower size that is OEM for this engine. It's like a thimble. Although with the amount of noise I had on the first startup, I wonder if I should go back to the OEM size. It was pretty noisy.

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Oil was a light brown on the dipstick.

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Had that slight red hue coming out though. Got it nice and hot and didn't burn myself.

Filter on and off by hand.

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Used my new oil funnel with the adapter. Very slick. Of course with it on ramps, it's not quite level, so I used a level to make sure my measurements were accurate. Very handy since both vehicles aren't an even quart sump size.

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Filter was completely clean. Nothing. There was the tiniest amount of sediment in the can.

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Very tiny amount of sediment on the inside of the ADBV.

Didn't take a photo, but the view of the engine through the oil fill cap is pristine. Looks like brand new metal.

Oh yeah I also switched out the drain plug to a Gold Plug. The bolt size went from 14 to 15 mm. Interestingly I couldn't hand tighten it all the way down to the oil pan which was a little concerning. It went super easy with a ratchet though so I felt ok about it. Did not feel like it was cross threading. I then loosened it to make sure everything was ok, and then I was able to hand tighten it flush with the oil pan. So that was good. Maybe a little burr on the threads from machining or something. I compared the length to the OEM, and it looked the same.

I didn't realize how strong the magnet was. It was actually a little hard to get it into the oil pan because of how hard it stuck to everything metal. I usually do it blind from the front of the car just by feel, and I had to swing around so I could see exactly where the hole was. Interested to see what I get on it next time.

 

[Gillsy]

2026 Chevy Traverse AWD LK0 engine
Out Pentosin Pentospeed D1 0W-20 PF66 filter
In Mobil 1 Truck and SUV 5w-30 PF66 filter
Mobil 1 Truck and SUV incredibly smooth

 

[zerosoma]

2006 Toyota Avalon, 215k
Out : Pennzoil conventional & 1 quart of Castrol EDGE
interval 5600 mi

In : 70% Pennzoil Conventional, 30% Castrol GTX (white)
Target interval : 6000 mi

http://pqiadata.org/Pennzoil_10W40.html
http://pqiadata.org/Castrol_GTX_5W20.html


2009 Lexus ES350, 181k miles
Out : Castrol EDGE 5w20
Interval : 9500 mi

In : 50% Pennzoil Conventional, 50% Castrol GTX (white)
Target interval : 6000 mi

Both cars received a FRAM CH9972 from Mexico (el cheapo y repugnante)

 

[JeffKeryk]

2005 Corolla, 178K, 4,200 mile OCI
Out: Quaker State 5w30, Toyota N1 filter
In: Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w30, PG4476EX Filter

Also swapped out Air Filter with Bosch Air Filter
@The Critic will not be surprised to know this car is perfect and did not go through a drop of oil...
I changed it too soon, but my niece thought it was due.

 

[jmo42]

2024 Honda Accord Touring hybrid, 4,484 miles total, ~2k miles OCI
Out: 0w-20 Honda Synthetic, 15400-PLM-A02 Honda oil filter
In: 0w-20 Amsoil Signature Series, PurolatorBOSS oil filter

This was the first oil change that I performed myself on the vehicle, previously changed at the dealership as part of the 2 years of free oil changes included in purchase. My maintenance minder hit 15%, likely based off time and not miles driven. I don't drive this car very much, though I plan to change that and take it out for some regular highway and interstate driving.

I also sent off the old Honda oil to Blackstone for UOA.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

18 Jeep JLU with the 3.6. 114600 miles, last oil change was at 107300 in July, so like 7300 miles. 21% left on the OLM.
Out: Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 0w20, Fram Titanium filter
In: Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 0w20, Mopar MO-349 filter

5 tire rotation too.

 

[robbobster]

I target 3k miles OCI because I’m old…get off my lawn. I typically change both vehicles together. Sub gets driven slightly more so it’s usually closer to 4k miles

2018 Suburban L83
3.8k miles, monitor says 49%
Out: Kirkland 0W-20, AC Delco PF63
In: Same exact thing

2016 Silverado L83
3.0k miles, monitor says 64%
Out: Kirkland 0W-20, AC Delco PF63
In: Same exact thing

 

[YorkHarbor]

2014 Nissan Titan, 105,919 miles

-OCI 4200 Miles
-Out- Whatever the Ram dealer used when I bought it and a STP filter
In- Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30 and Carquest Premium

 

[TiGeo]

2018 VW Atlas w/3.6 VR6. 75,069K mi odo. ~4.2K mi OCI (short OCI this time just to even up OCI mileage on 5s). 0 oil consumption. First OCI was at ~7K mi. I always run a can of Liquimoly DI Jectron through prior to the change.

Out. 6qt Liquimoly Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40 + Mahle filter + Corteco drain bolt/washer.

In. 6qt Liquimoly Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40 + Mahle filter + Corteco drain bolt/washer.

Will send back this oil change kit with some other stuff to FCP Euro for their world-famous Lifetime Replacement Guarantee.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

2025 Jeep Compass (leased vehicle), 2.0 D.I. turbo, OCI #2 interval (5months) 2534mi.
ODO: 3524mi.

<5 qt Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 (replaces Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30)
MOPAR MO-339 filter
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[KGMtech]

My son's 2012 Silverado WT 5.3L V8, the six months was up, but he's not been driving too much so I left the oil filter alone to be done next time. Supertech Synthetic 5W30 out and same in. Easy peasy. Even used a torque wrench on drainplug. He's at 204700 kilometers.

 

[tired]

If it was the first start-up after an oil and filter change, then could just be from empty galleries. Judge by subsequent start-ups after the oil has been fully circulated through the system. If it still makes noise, I'd suspect a leaky ADBV, not the size of the filter.

It was just the first start. Very slight rattle with subsequent starts but nothing crazy.

 

[shortyb]

2020 VW Tiguan, 80,073 miles. 4997 miles on oil.

Out and in:
Oil-Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 (by extraction, oh the horrors )
Filter-Mann HU6013
Beer-Wicked Weed Perni-Haze (Spinx was giving .25¢ off a gallon for each 6-pack purchase. I got 8 )
Cigar-Tatuaje 7th Corojo

 

[ctechbob]

The 2003 Accord has been leaking a ton of oil that I THINK was coming from the oil pan. As much as it was leaking you'd think it would be easy to figure out.

Anyrate, pulled the pan to reseal it, so it got an oil change (of course)

10,455 miles on this change, but I know I've added several quarts over that distance, it really was a huge leak.

Out:
Valvoline Full Synthetic 5W30
Champion COS3593A Filter

In:
Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W30
Champion COS3593A Filter