If it was my car it would have gotten it. I did all the work for free, including parts…..good quality, but not premium parts. It was work done as part of a Mechanics Ministry I serve in.
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Update, using Torco CVT fluid to push old cvt fluid out before using the Redline CVT Fluid, Mobil 1 M1-103A Mobil filter, Coolant Drain and Fill, and of course Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w20.
I'm not criticizing, but interesting choice of absolutely top shelf CVT fluid juxtaposed with the Supertech coolant. Do you think the Supertech coolant is serviceable? Many swear by OEM pink Toyota coolant as the only acceptable choice. I haven't developed an opinion yet. My coolant is still good for now.
I use the Red Line CVT fluid in the Nissan CVT. I like it so far!
I haven't had any issue yet with the Walmart coolant. The guy around the pH test before doing the service and said it was still within range but they only charged me $89 to do it and i was already there having other services so i figured I might as well go ahead and have it done. I really enjoyed the red line CVT fluid. The OEM and Amsoil blend came out very nice with no disparaging looks so I was content running one of the more elite CVT fluids with PAO. The Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w20 and half a bottle of Schaeffer Moly EP 132 was a nice touch too. The technician noticed it was the same color as the stuff they use. They mostly do diesel service and have most of the schaeffer lubricants and BG main additives. The guy in front of me accidentally put DEF into the diesel fuel and his bill was $16,000 because apparently for the 2025 pickups they have to replace all the parts to retain the Ford warranty.
2006 Toyota Sienna, 253,179 miles - 7,670 miles on the OCI.
Out Amsoil High Mileage 5W-30
In Amsoil High Mileage 5W-30
Out Amsoil High Mileage 5W-30
In Amsoil High Mileage 5W-30
2018 HYUNDAI Elantra @47K Miles + 3.2K Miles/ 7 Month OCI
Out: Castrol GTX 5w20
In: Castrol GTS 5w20; no oil filter change
Out: Castrol GTX 5w20
In: Castrol GTS 5w20; no oil filter change
2015 jeep wrangler 3.6l
Out Valvoline euro 0w40, microguard select xl filter.
In Valvoline ephm 5w30 and a carquest premium.
Out Valvoline euro 0w40, microguard select xl filter.
In Valvoline ephm 5w30 and a carquest premium.
Why the change?
My wife's 21 Rogue with the 2.5L 4cyl. This was my first DIY oil change, because she wanted the warranty period done with dealer oil services. I dumped the Nissan Gonher oil filter and replaced with WIX 51358 and used Pennzoil Platinum 0W20 x 5.1 Litres.
The belly pan was naturally the most challenging aspect of the job. The dealer missed some pieces of the plastic plug fasteners when they did the services, fortunately I keep plenty of spares on hand. Such an easy car to service if the belly pan wasn't there......hmmm? Okay it will stay, but it does make you consider short-cuts.
The belly pan was naturally the most challenging aspect of the job. The dealer missed some pieces of the plastic plug fasteners when they did the services, fortunately I keep plenty of spares on hand. Such an easy car to service if the belly pan wasn't there......hmmm? Okay it will stay, but it does make you consider short-cuts.
No real reason other than I use the ephm 5w30 in another vehicle and have a few jugs of it, so decided to just use some of it up in the jeep for this oil change.
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2023 Mazda cx5 turbo...changed a bit early at 3900 miles (usually 5000 miles) as we are headed out on a long road trip in the morning ~2500-3000 miles so figured rather be early than late...anyway my vehicle takes 5.1 qt's and if you have seen a mazda 2.5 T OEM filter you know they are thimble size 
any way this is what I got out...the black sharpie was where the jug was filled to new...43000 miles and not really using any. I run this vehicle hard usually in sport mode..my wife on the other hand drives it pretty easy so it gets a good mix of rpms .
any way this is what I got out...the black sharpie was where the jug was filled to new...43000 miles and not really using any. I run this vehicle hard usually in sport mode..my wife on the other hand drives it pretty easy so it gets a good mix of rpms . What filter are you running on it? and why’d you decide not to change it?
2023 Rav4 Hybrid XSE AWD 2.5L (34K)
Out: Valvoline Hybrid 0W-20 SP & Carquest Premium (3117 mile OCI)
In: Mobil One Truck & SUV 0W-20 SP & Purolator Boss PBL14476
Out: Valvoline Hybrid 0W-20 SP & Carquest Premium (3117 mile OCI)
In: Mobil One Truck & SUV 0W-20 SP & Purolator Boss PBL14476
Good and under appreciated oil. Flies under the radar.
1994 Lexus ES300 266,600 mi
Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30; Pentius PLXL3600 filter (Korean)
8.5 months, 4,051 mi OCI
In: 5qts Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30; Premium Guard PG195EX filter (Vietnam)
+4oz Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage 5W30 added to filter
+4oz Lubeguard Bio/Tech to bring the oil level to full line.
Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30; Pentius PLXL3600 filter (Korean)
8.5 months, 4,051 mi OCI
In: 5qts Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30; Premium Guard PG195EX filter (Vietnam)
+4oz Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage 5W30 added to filter
+4oz Lubeguard Bio/Tech to bring the oil level to full line.
Wife's 2020 Subaru Outback Premium 2.5l
Out: Idemitsu IFG-3 0W20 6 month oil change at 1737 miles, Tokyo Roki 15208AA21A
In: Idemitsu IFG-3 0W20, Tokyo Roki 15208AA21A current mileage 22,744 oil change #11, ave OCI 6months , ave mileage 2067 mi
Out: Idemitsu IFG-3 0W20 6 month oil change at 1737 miles, Tokyo Roki 15208AA21A
In: Idemitsu IFG-3 0W20, Tokyo Roki 15208AA21A current mileage 22,744 oil change #11, ave OCI 6months , ave mileage 2067 mi
2024 Lexus RX350h, 12.7K
Out: TGMO 0W-16, Toyota Filter, 3708 miles/6 months
In: same, plus 1oz of Dye-Lite for Gasoline Engine Oil due to an ongoing oil leak saga.
Out: TGMO 0W-16, Toyota Filter, 3708 miles/6 months
In: same, plus 1oz of Dye-Lite for Gasoline Engine Oil due to an ongoing oil leak saga.