Yes, a little bit. It wasn’t concerning though
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Some twisting occurs when tightening or loosening the cap. Doesn't matter if not ripping the filter and almost unavoidable. Some aftermarket filters are a hair too long for German engines so show a little bending of the folds. This has proven to be a problem, especially with K&N being too long and collapsing the folds on themselves.
Thanks for sharing that. I think the Baldwin filter I put in was a smidge longer than the Hengst filter I also had available. I'll keep an eye out for that...
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2021 BMW 530e PHEV. Just finished up 4600 miles of driving in a week, mostly highway, some spirited driving through the canyons, rest of the 4000 miles on the oil commuting to work, about 8600 total.
Out - ESP 5W-30, MANN filter (which looked basically brand new)
In - exact same, see no reason to change.
It is tuned with the engine making 290-300bhp rather than the original 184hp, so I'll be interested to see fuel dilution numbers and how the oil held up under the extra stress. 116k total miles on the car now.
Out - ESP 5W-30, MANN filter (which looked basically brand new)
In - exact same, see no reason to change.
It is tuned with the engine making 290-300bhp rather than the original 184hp, so I'll be interested to see fuel dilution numbers and how the oil held up under the extra stress. 116k total miles on the car now.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2.5 L N/A (Father-in-law's truck)
Purchased "used" w 5641 miles 3/26
Mileage on unit: 10261/5k oci (4620 actual)
Out: unknown dealer change
In: 6 quarts Quaker State Full Syn 0W-20 & Ecogard S11914 premium filter
2.5 L N/A (Father-in-law's truck)
Purchased "used" w 5641 miles 3/26
Mileage on unit: 10261/5k oci (4620 actual)
Out: unknown dealer change
In: 6 quarts Quaker State Full Syn 0W-20 & Ecogard S11914 premium filter
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE 1.8T 173,860 Miles
Out: 6 Qts O'Reilly Syntec Euro Formula 5w-40 + Microgard Select MSL10396
In: 6 Qts Castrol Edge Euro Car 5w-40 + FRAM FS11784
Also in the same day:
2015 Honda Fit LX 1.5L 99950 Miles
Out: 3.5 Qts Unknown 0w-20 + FRAM TG7317
In: 3.5 Qts Quaker State FS HM 0w-20 + Purolator LX7317
Out: 6 Qts O'Reilly Syntec Euro Formula 5w-40 + Microgard Select MSL10396
In: 6 Qts Castrol Edge Euro Car 5w-40 + FRAM FS11784
Also in the same day:
2015 Honda Fit LX 1.5L 99950 Miles
Out: 3.5 Qts Unknown 0w-20 + FRAM TG7317
In: 3.5 Qts Quaker State FS HM 0w-20 + Purolator LX7317
2021 Toyota CHR XLE 56000 miles
Siphoned out M1 Advanced Clean 5W30
Refilled same with a couple drops of Redline 5w30 to up the PAO that Mobil removed according to their latest SDS.
Siphoned out M1 Advanced Clean 5W30
Refilled same with a couple drops of Redline 5w30 to up the PAO that Mobil removed according to their latest SDS.
First change on my new to me 2012 Nissan Armada. 192,003 miles on the vehicle, unknown number of miles on the oil.
Out: unknown oil flushed with Amsoil Engine Flush for 15 minutes
In: About 6.5 quarts of Amsoil Signature Series 0W-30
Out: unknown oil flushed with Amsoil Engine Flush for 15 minutes
In: About 6.5 quarts of Amsoil Signature Series 0W-30
Great move imo. Amsoil SS is good hooch and your V8 says “thanks”!
If you hear any undesirable clatter, I can assure you that the SS 5W30 will be more pleasant. Going into winter, this is a good combo. Did the flush bring out any nasty
gooey stuff, grit, etc?
No clatter, sounds good from the short bit that I ran it after changing it. Went with 0W-30 because I want that for winter and this doesn’t see enough miles for me to know if I will be changing it before then.If you hear any undesirable clatter, I can assure you that the SS 5W30 will be more pleasant. Going into winter, this is a good combo. Did the flush bring out any nasty
And yes the flush did bring out some nasty stuff. See here for the filter cut:
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2012 Suzuki Kizashi 58K,
Out @4300 miles, 5W-30 Valvoline Maxlife, ST filter
In; 5w-30 Maxlife, Purolator Boss
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 158K
Out; @4200 miles 5W-30 Valvoline Maxlife
In; 5W-30 Valvoline R&P, Bosch Work Shop filter
Out @4300 miles, 5W-30 Valvoline Maxlife, ST filter
In; 5w-30 Maxlife, Purolator Boss
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 158K
Out; @4200 miles 5W-30 Valvoline Maxlife
In; 5W-30 Valvoline R&P, Bosch Work Shop filter
Changed the oil for the first time since purchasing the 2023 Ford Explorer with 2.3L.
I used Amsoil SS 5w30 and car quest premium filter. Cleaned all those leaves out too
I used Amsoil SS 5w30 and car quest premium filter. Cleaned all those leaves out too
Good move on 5w30