That's a good volume of oil! I still don't understand how they're able to do the free returns thing on used oil?
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I don’t always stick with them. Before it was Amsoil for the Duramax. I’d rather do shorter OCI so I find myself ordering whatever they have. It’s not really a money thing at all I just kinda like that it forces me to try other oils. I really like the LiquiMoly. It’s been very solid for me and the packaging is great. The 1L bottles fit perfectly in my slide out drawers and they’re easy to refill and send back.
I don’t know the real numbers but all the oil sent back is resold for secondary uses so maybe they’re basically breaking even.
1969 AMC AMX
Out: Mobil 1 5w30
In: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30
Out: Mobil 1 5w30
In: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30
A thinny in an old school big block. Not something you see every day
2015 wrangler.
Out Mobil 1 ESP 0w30 cq premium
In Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30 cq premium.
Out Mobil 1 ESP 0w30 cq premium
In Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30 cq premium.
Is it burning oil, hence the move to Valvoline Restore and Protect?
Environmentally friendly solution! Nice.
2023 Rav4 Hybrid XSE (37,238 miles)
Out: Castrol Edge EP 0W20 SQ & EcoGard Synthetic S11574 (3296 miles)
In: Mobil One Advanced Clean 0W20 SQ & EcoGard Synthetic S11574
Note: Bought 6 of these filters off Amazon about 2 years ago for $6.14 a piece. Glad I did.
Out: Castrol Edge EP 0W20 SQ & EcoGard Synthetic S11574 (3296 miles)
In: Mobil One Advanced Clean 0W20 SQ & EcoGard Synthetic S11574
Note: Bought 6 of these filters off Amazon about 2 years ago for $6.14 a piece. Glad I did.
2008 Toyota Tundra 4WD Double Cab SR5 5.7L (177,618 miles)
Out: Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage Full Synthetic 5W30 SQ & ST10295 (3874 miles)
In: Mobil One Advanced Clean 5W30 SQ & Fram TG10295
Out: Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage Full Synthetic 5W30 SQ & ST10295 (3874 miles)
In: Mobil One Advanced Clean 5W30 SQ & Fram TG10295
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No, it has 70,000mi, no burning or anything like that. Just decided to try it out because why not haha. Had to order some vr1 online and just threw the Valvoline Restore and Protect in the cart since the jeep needed a change aswell.
Do I need to start a GoFundMe for you?
2008 Malibu w/ 2.4L Ecotec ~113200mi
OCI:7mo and 2k mi.
Out: Mobil 1HM 5W30 and ST9018 wirebacked cotton? media
In: Mobil 1 15W50 and a Fram CH9018 I had sitting around
I have another one of those wirebacked cotton filters I think, and 1 or 2 XG9018s still laying around, and I think one wirebacked glass fiber ST9018, since Fram/Champ Labs went under, there's not a whole lot of choices for these now, it does however appear that Delco has went back to using the OEM Hengst filter for the PF457G now when before they were the cheap paper Champs that twist and the only way to get the real Hengst was to buy the entire cap assembly.
Boy curious minds would like to know according to GM and CAFE MPG facts this must drop your MPG into the mid teens!
2024 Subaru Impreza 2.0 L NA
30K miles on unit (actual 29844)/5k oci (actual 4996)
Out: Valvoline Extended Protection Synthetic 0w-20 & Carquest Red R84712 filter.
In: Quaker State Full Synthetic 0W-20 & Carquest Red R84712 filter.
30K miles on unit (actual 29844)/5k oci (actual 4996)
Out: Valvoline Extended Protection Synthetic 0w-20 & Carquest Red R84712 filter.
In: Quaker State Full Synthetic 0W-20 & Carquest Red R84712 filter.
2008 Toyota Solara SLE V6 142,256 mi.
Out: Mobil 1 (according to previous owner), Valvoline oil filter
In: 1.5 qts HPL Engine Cleaner 30, Mobil 1 5w-30 HM, PartsMaster (Affinia) oil filter
First oil change for my son’s car under my ownership. I’ll run it for 4K, then switch to Valvoline Restore and Protect
Out: Mobil 1 (according to previous owner), Valvoline oil filter
In: 1.5 qts HPL Engine Cleaner 30, Mobil 1 5w-30 HM, PartsMaster (Affinia) oil filter
First oil change for my son’s car under my ownership. I’ll run it for 4K, then switch to Valvoline Restore and Protect
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If that were me I would have a dilemma. Do I want to drive the car 156 more miles to change the oil at exactly 30,000 on the odometer or just drive it 4 more miles to put exactly 5000 miles on the oil
CleanSump
Site Donor 2026
You know there are members here that lay awake at night over that.If that were me I would have a dilemma. Do I want to drive the car 156 more miles to change the oil at exactly 30,000 on the odometer or just drive it 4 more miles to put exactly 5000 miles on the oil
If that were me I would have a dilemma. Do I want to drive the car 156 more miles to change the oil at exactly 30,000 on the odometer or just drive it 4 more miles to put exactly 5000 miles on the oil
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Late on this one, back in May
2011 tacoma with 4.0 v6
3700 miles. Been over 6 months with short trips, winter driving etc so really wanted to make sure I changed it.
Out- valvoline advanced protection
In- Mobil 1 extended protection 5w30 with half a quart of Castrol 5w30. Oem filter yzzd3 both times. Reminds me, I need to get more filters.
At the time walmart was out of random 5 w 30 oils just like in November or so last time I bought 5w30.
2011 tacoma with 4.0 v6
3700 miles. Been over 6 months with short trips, winter driving etc so really wanted to make sure I changed it.
Out- valvoline advanced protection
In- Mobil 1 extended protection 5w30 with half a quart of Castrol 5w30. Oem filter yzzd3 both times. Reminds me, I need to get more filters.
At the time walmart was out of random 5 w 30 oils just like in November or so last time I bought 5w30.