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$50 site donor 2026
2022 Tahoe 4WD @ 32k
Out: AC Delco 0W-20
In: Mobil 1 Advanced Clean 5W-30
Left PF63 on
Out: AC Delco 0W-20
In: Mobil 1 Advanced Clean 5W-30
Left PF63 on
Post your latest oil change
- Thread starter Superbuick96
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That Quaker State Ultimate Durability must be good stuff then! Another good result with Euro oils here. Seems like it's hard to keep those Theta II engines from burning.
22 Sienna, just rolled over 65k miles
Out: 4qt of Ravenol Wiv LL2 0w-30 4qt +1 qt Magnatec 5w-20+ LM MoS2 after 5k miles
Fram Ultra Cut open, looks perfect, just rather small, no sign of metal shaving where the silicone magnet band was sitting, at all. Oil will go to ASL via the Wix kit for analysis.
IN: another leftover Frankenbrew(trying to use up oldest oil first, and my stash in general): 2 qt of GC 0w-30 (SL, not green), 2 qt of Magnatec 5w-20 (SN), + 1qt Napa 0w16 (SN) + LM MoS2 and regular Fram OCOD. (keeping silicone gasket filters for the "winter" runs).
Out: 4qt of Ravenol Wiv LL2 0w-30 4qt +1 qt Magnatec 5w-20+ LM MoS2 after 5k miles
Fram Ultra Cut open, looks perfect, just rather small, no sign of metal shaving where the silicone magnet band was sitting, at all. Oil will go to ASL via the Wix kit for analysis.
IN: another leftover Frankenbrew(trying to use up oldest oil first, and my stash in general): 2 qt of GC 0w-30 (SL, not green), 2 qt of Magnatec 5w-20 (SN), + 1qt Napa 0w16 (SN) + LM MoS2 and regular Fram OCOD. (keeping silicone gasket filters for the "winter" runs).
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2018 Tacoma OR 4x4 with 99115 miles on truck 3520 and 8 months on Valvoline restore and protect 0w20
In 6 qts Valvoline restore and protect mostly 5w30 and a fram titanium filter.
Used a new oil drain pan and the oil came out hot and fast. Noticed
Some thicker carbon colored oil on the bottom of the pan and in filter housing.
The last 30-40 k has been on Mobil 1 0w40 this was the first run of calvoline restore and protect. Now the second fill of restor and protect. Truck runs good regardless.
In 6 qts Valvoline restore and protect mostly 5w30 and a fram titanium filter.
Used a new oil drain pan and the oil came out hot and fast. Noticed
Some thicker carbon colored oil on the bottom of the pan and in filter housing.
The last 30-40 k has been on Mobil 1 0w40 this was the first run of calvoline restore and protect. Now the second fill of restor and protect. Truck runs good regardless.
2009 Ford Escape 3.0, 227,550Km
Out: Valvoline Full Syn High Mileage 0W20 / Motorcraft FL820s
In: Castrol Magnatec 5W30 / ChampXL PH500XL
Out: Valvoline Full Syn High Mileage 0W20 / Motorcraft FL820s
In: Castrol Magnatec 5W30 / ChampXL PH500XL
2008 Toyota Tundra 4WD SR5 5.7L (175K)
Out:Mobil One Truck & SUV 5W30 and Purolator Boss PBL25702 (3983 mile OCI)
In: 5 quarts Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage 5W30 SQ and 3 quarts of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W20 SP and ST10295
Out:Mobil One Truck & SUV 5W30 and Purolator Boss PBL25702 (3983 mile OCI)
In: 5 quarts Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage 5W30 SQ and 3 quarts of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W20 SP and ST10295
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2003 Dodge Durango, 4.7L V8.
369,990
SuperTech 5W30 Full Syn, High Milage
Wix Pro-Tec
369,990
SuperTech 5W30 Full Syn, High Milage
Wix Pro-Tec
2004 Ford Taurus 3.0L Vulcan (206K)
Out: Chevron Delo 5W40 & Fram TG3600 (3208 mile OCI)
In: Castrol GTX High Mileage Synthetic Blend 10W30 SP & Purolator Boss PBL20195
Out: Chevron Delo 5W40 & Fram TG3600 (3208 mile OCI)
In: Castrol GTX High Mileage Synthetic Blend 10W30 SP & Purolator Boss PBL20195
2010 Tiguan owned since new with 179.8k kms, 9k kms on oil change.
Out: Liqui Moly 5W-30 4200/OEM filter
In: First dose of Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30/Mann filter
Forgot to take a pic while changing oil so had to stage it when I finished up…
Out: Liqui Moly 5W-30 4200/OEM filter
In: First dose of Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30/Mann filter
Forgot to take a pic while changing oil so had to stage it when I finished up…
CleanSump
Site Donor 2026
Another Eurocar getting the goodness of Restore & Protect!
Yup and no real reason other than I’m sure it could use a little cleaning at this point. Doesnt really use any oil.
2025 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid 5921 miles
Dumped OEM fill at 1k
Out: Valvoline Extended Protection 0w-16
Off: OEM filter
In: HPL 0w-20 Premium Plus 4.6 quarts
On: PG4615ex oil filter
Gonna run with HPL for at least 6 OCI's
Sent sample in at 5500 miles and awaiting results. Will cut open OEM filter as a curiosity n post.
As an aside...I used extractor first and got 4 quarts. Drained rest from fumoto valve and got ~3/4 quart. Was on level ground...next time use the ramps to compare.
Dumped OEM fill at 1k
Out: Valvoline Extended Protection 0w-16
Off: OEM filter
In: HPL 0w-20 Premium Plus 4.6 quarts
On: PG4615ex oil filter
Gonna run with HPL for at least 6 OCI's
Sent sample in at 5500 miles and awaiting results. Will cut open OEM filter as a curiosity n post.
As an aside...I used extractor first and got 4 quarts. Drained rest from fumoto valve and got ~3/4 quart. Was on level ground...next time use the ramps to compare.
2025 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0 - 5,549 km interval - Switching to 10,000 km intervals now
OUT: Dealer bulk Castrol Edge 0W-16 @ 13,777 km
IN: Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 @ 19,326 km
I only use the OEM black filter, of course...
See you again at 30,000
OUT: Dealer bulk Castrol Edge 0W-16 @ 13,777 km
IN: Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 @ 19,326 km
I only use the OEM black filter, of course...
See you again at 30,000
Very smart move with that engine.2025 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0 - 5,549 km interval - Switching to 10,000 km intervals now
OUT: Dealer bulk Castrol Edge 0W-16 @ 13,777 km
IN: Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 @ 19,326 km
I only use the OEM black filter, of course...
See you again at 30,000
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05 Pontiac Vibe, 178,380 total miles, 6535 OCI, new copper washer
Out: Penz plat 10w30, Fram ultra
In:
Out: Penz plat 10w30, Fram ultra
In:
I toured NUMMI twice when they were making those Vibes, Corollas and such. Rolled off the assembly lines one after another.
Patman
Staff member
I’m noticing a lot more Vibes on the road lately for some reason. I’m seeing 5 or 6 a day lately. Did they all just come out of the woodwork?
