Post your latest oil change

Kia uses Total Energies Quartz oil (never heard of it but there's a few posts here about them).
You may know Total under the old name Elf from Formula 1 and ROW racing. The ELF signs were everywhere on the courses. They sponsor some teams and make quality products. They just don't advertise much in North America.
 
A while back I posted a previous oil change I did and someone commented on how the filter was in a bad spot and oil must go everywhere and make a mess. I told them about the little spout that directs the oil into the drain pan. That pic is of the spout doing its job.
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I was referring to all of that.
 
2013 Scion XD. Approx. 82k mi. OCI, about 9 mo. and 2600 mi.

Out: Valvoline Advanced 0W20 and Beck-Arnley filter.
In: Unknown private garage bulk 0W20 and filter.

After almost 60 years of driving, my health has degraded to poor (somewhat gradually) and on oxygen 24/7, so no more vehicle work for me. I paid about $95. as a side job on an annual state inspection at a trusted local garage. Oil and filter are unknown. Labor end was about $50. while on lift for state inspection. Sad days.
 
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1999 Explorer, 169K
Out - frankenbrew, Wix 51515
In - Castrol GTX FS, STP S8AXL(PGI).

I prefilled the filter with some Restore and Protect 0W-20 as well.
 
Oil filter change, out Fleetguard LF16011. In goes Donaldson P551132 with 8 N42SH magnets on the baseplate, and topped off with half quart of HPL Supercar 5W40.

Also no Varnish on the filter base mount. Oil is cleaning and keeping the engine clean.

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