Post your latest oil change
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Elkins45
Site Donor 2026
2016 Mazda6, 82k miles, 3600 mile OCI
Out: Pennzoil Full Synthetic 5w-20, Wix 57002
In: NAPA (Valvoline) 5w-30 synthetic blend, Pentius PLXL 6607
I also replaced the drain plug with a Votex drain valve.
Out: Pennzoil Full Synthetic 5w-20, Wix 57002
In: NAPA (Valvoline) 5w-30 synthetic blend, Pentius PLXL 6607
I also replaced the drain plug with a Votex drain valve.
At 82K is your Mazda requiring any top off between OCI's
2025 BMW X5 40i X-Drive
16,354 miles
4,517 miles on old oil
Out: 7L Motul Specific LL-01FE; OEM filter
In: 7L Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30; OEM filter
16,354 miles
4,517 miles on old oil
Out: 7L Motul Specific LL-01FE; OEM filter
In: 7L Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30; OEM filter
Elkins45
Site Donor 2026
No, it isn’t using any oil. I changed it based on time rather than mileage but I can go at least 6k between changes without having to top off.
1999 Ford Taurus 3.0 Vulcan 256,969
Out: Quaker State Full Synthetic High Mileage 5w30 / Microgard Select MS51516
In: Castrol Edge Euro K 5w30 / Carquest 85516 filter.
1990 Chevrolet C1500 5.7
Out: Delo 15w40 FS and various top offs / Microgard MGL51060.
In: Valvoline Maxlife SB 10w30 / Supertech ST5.*
Both vehicles had just shy of 5k miles on their oil / filter. Planning on doing a 10k interval in the Taurus.
* - Only thing my local Walmart had for a 5.7 TBI , plus I bought the only one in stock.
Out: Quaker State Full Synthetic High Mileage 5w30 / Microgard Select MS51516
In: Castrol Edge Euro K 5w30 / Carquest 85516 filter.
1990 Chevrolet C1500 5.7
Out: Delo 15w40 FS and various top offs / Microgard MGL51060.
In: Valvoline Maxlife SB 10w30 / Supertech ST5.*
Both vehicles had just shy of 5k miles on their oil / filter. Planning on doing a 10k interval in the Taurus.
* - Only thing my local Walmart had for a 5.7 TBI , plus I bought the only one in stock.
Plus new windshield wipers front and back and a new air filter. Then while draining was able to pull the fog light and ordered replacement bulbs.
2017 Toyota Sienna
97,xxx miles
Syntec 0W20, Microgard Select MSL57047 filter
Drain plug 30 ft lbs
Filter 18 ft lbs
97,xxx miles
Syntec 0W20, Microgard Select MSL57047 filter
Drain plug 30 ft lbs
Filter 18 ft lbs
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2024 Subaru WRX TR
7812 Miles
in: 5.qt Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20
out: 1.qt Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 + 4.qt Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20
oil filter: 15208AA170
Haven't been able to really drive the car except for short little drives as I work from home. Almost hit my yearly mark (Subaru wants every 6 months with these engines) and so I just decided to swap it out. I noticed there was still some metallic gunk on the drain plug magnet but hopefully that'll stop as I rack up a bit more miles. I wasn't able to take any photos this time around as I was a bit time constrained.
7812 Miles
in: 5.qt Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20
out: 1.qt Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 + 4.qt Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20
oil filter: 15208AA170
Haven't been able to really drive the car except for short little drives as I work from home. Almost hit my yearly mark (Subaru wants every 6 months with these engines) and so I just decided to swap it out. I noticed there was still some metallic gunk on the drain plug magnet but hopefully that'll stop as I rack up a bit more miles. I wasn't able to take any photos this time around as I was a bit time constrained.
AutoMechanic
Site Donor 2026
My 2021 Toyota RAV4 LE AWD 65,024 miles. 4,968 miles on oil.
Out: 5 quarts Pennzoil Platinum 0W-16
Off: Toyota YZZN1
In: 5 quarts Pennzoil Platinum 0W-16
On: Toyota YZZN1
I was going to stay after work and do it but decided to do it on lunch because I really don’t feel like staying late today as we’ve been slammed so went ahead and got it done. I would have done it at home but it’s so much easier to rotate the tires on the lift and I don’t have a power tool to take off the cover underneath at home either. Also inspected my brakes and have 6mm on the front and back still the original brake pads on it. I also tested the battery and tested very good so not worried about that either despite its age. I purchased the this car back in October and this is the second oil change I did on it. Everyone tells me I should of gotten a hybrid but I get 30.3 average miles to the gallon and have to fill up like once every other week so I don’t regret buying the only gas one at all. I have been very pleased with my RAV4 and hope to get many years out of it.
Out: 5 quarts Pennzoil Platinum 0W-16
Off: Toyota YZZN1
In: 5 quarts Pennzoil Platinum 0W-16
On: Toyota YZZN1
I was going to stay after work and do it but decided to do it on lunch because I really don’t feel like staying late today as we’ve been slammed so went ahead and got it done. I would have done it at home but it’s so much easier to rotate the tires on the lift and I don’t have a power tool to take off the cover underneath at home either. Also inspected my brakes and have 6mm on the front and back still the original brake pads on it. I also tested the battery and tested very good so not worried about that either despite its age. I purchased the this car back in October and this is the second oil change I did on it. Everyone tells me I should of gotten a hybrid but I get 30.3 average miles to the gallon and have to fill up like once every other week so I don’t regret buying the only gas one at all. I have been very pleased with my RAV4 and hope to get many years out of it.
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 V6. 155K, 2800 miles on the fill.
Out, Valvoline Maxlife 5W-30, Super Tech filter
In, Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30, Bosch Work Shop filter
Out, Valvoline Maxlife 5W-30, Super Tech filter
In, Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30, Bosch Work Shop filter
Have you considered a higher grade oil?
AutoMechanic
Site Donor 2026
I haven’t. I see a lot of people on here using like 0W-20 in this engine. It kind of makes me cringe but I would consider it.
Think it's going to "blow-up" with higher 200F hot oil viscosity?
AutoMechanic
Site Donor 2026
The thickness variation is what makes me cringe.
There's a lot more viscosity "thickness variation" going as the oil goes from cold to hot. Bet that same engine used in other countries "recommend" a higher grade. Anyway, there are tons of threads about that, so don't want to side track this thread.
CleanSump
Site Donor 2026
And if you chose 5w- you'd be asked why 5 and not zero. Plus we have the straight 40 in everything guy.
Do what you think best.
Dude, my 2025 RAV4 2.5L non hybrid gets 34mpg hwy as I have a 60 mile round trip drive for work daily. You did perfectly fine in your choice of your rav4 and don’t let anyone tell you differently.
AutoMechanic
Site Donor 2026
Wow we both have a 60 mile round trip commute too lol. Awesome man. Mine has gradually went up overtime. When I got it I think it was setting at 25.1 and then just went up overtime with driving regularly.