With Kirkland 5W-30, you can target reaching 500,000 on the truck.
The lowest priced full synthetic oil that meets the spec is all I've been using for years.
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The lowest priced full synthetic oil that meets the spec is all I've been using for years.
2011 Buick LaCrosse 3.6. 15k mi OCI, pulled a sample to drop off at Wearcheck.
Out: HPL PCMO 5w30, CQ84502. Did a mid-OCI filter change to the CQ. Top off: including the filter change 2qts. I'm happy with the consumption reduction using the HPL. Typically it has consumed approximately 1qt/5k mi since new. I believe it is through the PCV.
In: HPL PCMO 5w30, SuperTech MP10575 ($1.50).
'25 KIA Soul LX ( Gravity Gray ) : 2.0 Ltr. ( M.P.I. ) engine : 12,554 miles : 4th O.C.
OUT / OFF : Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w-20 ( S.P.,GF-6A ) / FRAM Titanium FS9688
TIME / MILES : 9/20/25 - 4/26/26 ( 7 mos. , 6 days ) / 5,013 miles on oil ( 12,554 - 7,541 )
IN / ON : Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w-20 ( S.Q., GF-7A ) / Hyundai/Kia O.E.M. 26300-35505
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OUT / OFF : Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w-20 ( S.P.,GF-6A ) / FRAM Titanium FS9688
TIME / MILES : 9/20/25 - 4/26/26 ( 7 mos. , 6 days ) / 5,013 miles on oil ( 12,554 - 7,541 )
IN / ON : Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w-20 ( S.Q., GF-7A ) / Hyundai/Kia O.E.M. 26300-35505
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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe (120k miles). 500 miles on the oil, this is the first run after a piston soak. Was burning somewhere in the neighborhood of 2qts every 1000 miles. Happy to say that no significant oil loss happened over these 500 miles.
Out: Supertech Full Synthetic 5w-30/Wix XP filter
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w-30/Wix XP filter
My brother is thinking he'll leave it in for 3k miles this time. The oil we drained came out real dark, so the piston soak must have done something!
Out: Supertech Full Synthetic 5w-30/Wix XP filter
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w-30/Wix XP filter
My brother is thinking he'll leave it in for 3k miles this time. The oil we drained came out real dark, so the piston soak must have done something!
1993 Ford Bronco with 302 V8 227,000 miles
1.5 years on Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30 and Fram Endurance Filter, just ~500 miles though.
Replaced with Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30 and CarQuest Premium Filter
If all comes back well from Polaris might run this oil for 2 years since this one isn’t getting driven by my Dad as much as I’d like.
Looks like this endurance failed the flashlight test. Moot point now, RIP.
1.5 years on Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30 and Fram Endurance Filter, just ~500 miles though.
Replaced with Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30 and CarQuest Premium Filter
If all comes back well from Polaris might run this oil for 2 years since this one isn’t getting driven by my Dad as much as I’d like.
Looks like this endurance failed the flashlight test. Moot point now, RIP.
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When I was much, much younger, I had a 1987 Eddie Bauer Bronco. I loved that beast and should have never sold it.
Glad to see you keeping one of them alive this long!
Thanks! I will say that driving a 5000 lb vehicle with 185 HP on 10 MPG makes one appreciate 5000 lbs with 330 HP on 20 MPG. Seems doubtful that the 330 HP modern day version could be on the original engine (only major work has been a new oil pan) in 34 years like this one though! The transmission on the ‘93 was not so fortunate thanks to a lot of towing.
A Bronco family I see!
Friend's 2021 RAV4 XLE hybrid, 57K, 5,100 OCI
Out Mobil 1 0w16 Advanced whatever blah blah blah
In Mobil 1 0w20 Advanced whatever because there ain't no 16 in these parts.
Inspect and lubed front brakes. Will service transmission soon.
Nice RAV but too complicated to reset minder...
Out Mobil 1 0w16 Advanced whatever blah blah blah
In Mobil 1 0w20 Advanced whatever because there ain't no 16 in these parts.
Inspect and lubed front brakes. Will service transmission soon.
Nice RAV but too complicated to reset minder...
Yes the Auto industry is in need of a Major antitrust suit to stop this crap.
Not sure they are the one-neck-to-choke on this one...
I want to be your friend
Be careful whatcha wish for, as they say... Just another wack Californian livin' the dream!
My grand niece is on her way for an oil change service on her little Corolla. Her Dad, my nephew, died tragically 10 years ago. He left a wife and 2 sets of twin girls.... The family is a bright spot in my life. I am committed to putting them through school.
All good in the hood!
Just pretend no 0W-16 is ever available, lol.
The RAV seemed to love the 0w20. Smooth like buttah...
Grand nieces fancy-pants, a little beat, 2005 Corolla SE, 147K, 5,440 OCI
Out: Kirk 5w30 HM
In: Mobil 1 Advanced Clean 5w30
Luci changed the cabin AF when I wasn't looking. "How did you do that?" "You showed me this when we were in Texas." She was probably about 12 then... Bravo!
Out: Kirk 5w30 HM
In: Mobil 1 Advanced Clean 5w30
Luci changed the cabin AF when I wasn't looking. "How did you do that?" "You showed me this when we were in Texas." She was probably about 12 then... Bravo!
If you're going to spring for a Motul oil, why not get a good one with MB 229.5 like Motul X-Cess 8100 Gen 2?
That's a lot of miles in a month!
That is right, I am just playing it safe right now for the warranty just in case. knock on wood. Just making sure the oil has the minimum requirements Subaru ask for as per the manual which is 0w20 API SN Plus , SP ILSAC GF-5, GF6-A.
I think the x-Cess gen2 has only in 5w-40 flavor.
Had to travel out of the province for couple of times so this is my first time accumulating such mileage in such short period of time.
And this machine has been put up to test. Had to drive for more than 8hours last March on a snowstorm. Not fun but such an experience.
I think the x-Cess gen2 has only in 5w-40 flavor.
Had to travel out of the province for couple of times so this is my first time accumulating such mileage in such short period of time.
And this machine has been put up to test. Had to drive for more than 8hours last March on a snowstorm. Not fun but such an experience.
1999 Acura Integra
Out: 4.2 qt Synavex 0W-40 SP full synthetic, Fram FPS3593A
In: 4.0L Motul 300V 0W-40, Fram FPS3593A
Interval: about 25 miles / 3 weeks
Kind of confused on this one. With the CAM2 oil my idle oil pressure was about 5 psi lower than what I normally see. After switching to Motul 300V, it went right back to my usual numbers.
Not sure what caused it since nothing else changed. Maybe possibly a bad batch of CAM2? I wasn't expecting that big of a change, so I'm just a bit puzzled by it.
Out: 4.2 qt Synavex 0W-40 SP full synthetic, Fram FPS3593A
In: 4.0L Motul 300V 0W-40, Fram FPS3593A
Interval: about 25 miles / 3 weeks
Kind of confused on this one. With the CAM2 oil my idle oil pressure was about 5 psi lower than what I normally see. After switching to Motul 300V, it went right back to my usual numbers.
Not sure what caused it since nothing else changed. Maybe possibly a bad batch of CAM2? I wasn't expecting that big of a change, so I'm just a bit puzzled by it.