Patman
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Time to trade it in for a new one now
Post your latest oil change
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Yup. I had to buy a Castrol at CT because they no 10060 fitters in either Fram or OE Plus and they had no equivalent Wix. The Castrol was quite pricey. Next time, straight to Part Source for their OE Plus Pro.
2018 Honda Odyssey Ex-L 116,150 miles
Out -Traveller 0w20 & Honda. 3k miles & 8 months OCI
In -Providence 0w20 & Honda
Out -Traveller 0w20 & Honda. 3k miles & 8 months OCI
In -Providence 0w20 & Honda
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis 135K miles.
Out: about 2000 miles on Milesyn SB 5W30 and a Protec Wix filter.
In: Same
Also greased all steering/suspension components and replaced passenger side catalytic converter, no more annoying exhaust rattle at idle...
Out: about 2000 miles on Milesyn SB 5W30 and a Protec Wix filter.
In: Same
Also greased all steering/suspension components and replaced passenger side catalytic converter, no more annoying exhaust rattle at idle...
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I talked to my ex auto mechanic buddy yesterday and he freaked that I already changed the oil....he would have ran it the 7500 milesTime to trade it in for a new one now
77k? Dang. FWD or AWD I forget. That would be a great update to my daughters '08 CRV with 255k.
I got this perfect CR-V LX FWD for a friend who is a single Mom. She was driving a beater older Infiniti SUV that I would service. When the tires were shot, I said, that it and picked up the CR-V. I paid too much, about $9K, but she saves on registration, insurance, etc. And especially on crazy expensive CA gas. It came with Honda cargo liner and more. Elsa is making me payments for now. She loves her Honda.
2007 CRV 152k; out: Castrol Edge 5w20; in: Mobil AFE 0w30. Far less noise from engine now when running.
You are a really good guy. You take care of a lot of people in your life.
Let's just say I've been on both sides of money. And life. It's a whole lot better to be able to give a little than to need a little.
A friend's 2013 3.2L Volvo XC60, 142512 Miles
Out: 7.2qts Pennzoil 5w30 High Mileage Full Synthetic+Mighty MX842
In: 7qts STP 5w30 High Mileage Full Synthetic+0.2qts Super tech 5w30 high mileage full synthetic+ STP S10415
That filter housing is quite the PITA.
Out: 7.2qts Pennzoil 5w30 High Mileage Full Synthetic+Mighty MX842
In: 7qts STP 5w30 High Mileage Full Synthetic+0.2qts Super tech 5w30 high mileage full synthetic+ STP S10415
That filter housing is quite the PITA.
Son's 2017 VW Jetta GLI, 150K, 4989 on the oil.
Oil:
Out-Mobil 1 FS 0W-40
In-Castrol Euro Car 0W-40
Filter:
Out and in-Mann HU6013
Drain method-Extraction
Beer-Oskar Blues Hazy Blues
Cigar-Tatuaje La Verite 2013 (yeah, a real one), Delightful
Oil:
Out-Mobil 1 FS 0W-40
In-Castrol Euro Car 0W-40
Filter:
Out and in-Mann HU6013
Drain method-Extraction
Beer-Oskar Blues Hazy Blues
Cigar-Tatuaje La Verite 2013 (yeah, a real one), Delightful
2001 Firebird 3800 V6
Out: Napa Synthetic (Valvoline) HM 5w30 and Fram Endurance
In: Walmart Supertech Advanced 20k HM 5w30 and Fram Endurance
OCI: 3600 miles, following the OLM
Out: Napa Synthetic (Valvoline) HM 5w30 and Fram Endurance
In: Walmart Supertech Advanced 20k HM 5w30 and Fram Endurance
OCI: 3600 miles, following the OLM
Wow - I never realized that they had OLMs back in 2001.
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2015 GMC Sierra, 5.3L Ecotech
5w30 Valvoline Restore & Protect (yeah I know, I'm supposed to use 0w20, don't shoot me)
CarQuest Premium filter
5w30 Valvoline Restore & Protect (yeah I know, I'm supposed to use 0w20, don't shoot me)
CarQuest Premium filter
They had it in 1999 too, as I know the 1999 Grand Am to have it. The first car to have the OLM was in 1988, gradually phasing it in in the 90s and 2000s. GM started working on it in the 80s.
I think GM was one of the first if not the first big auto maker to do a parameter based algorithmic OLM and not just a mileage "maintenance reminder" that other makers stuck with for many years after.
Wow! I had a car in 1984 with an oil level monitor but the first car I can recall having a OLM was a 2010 Prius.
Had my mechanic change the oil in my 2005 Taurus . It was at 5600 or so miles since the last change. Usually, I try to do between 4500 and 5000 but I was on a road trip.
I used my stash of 5w30 Valvoline Restore and Protect. I used to get the Carquest Premium but now I'm stuck with the Autozone filters until I get my 5 credit rewards and spend those. I was going to get the STP extended protection but the only one they had In stock was a box that was damaged and all taped up. I asked if the clerk had anything in the back and he said all he had was the Grey STP Maximum Performance so I got that for $2 more.
My mechanic said he didn't like that style: I assume because it has that different gasket that you have to tighten more? Ill ask him to clarify when I take my other car in next week for an oil change.
This will be the 4th Valvoline Restore and Protect oil change. It still needs about a quart added after 4k miles and Im still not sure if its leaking or consuming that. I assume its not all being leak bc I dont notice a huge oil spot in my assigned parking spot.
I used my stash of 5w30 Valvoline Restore and Protect. I used to get the Carquest Premium but now I'm stuck with the Autozone filters until I get my 5 credit rewards and spend those. I was going to get the STP extended protection but the only one they had In stock was a box that was damaged and all taped up. I asked if the clerk had anything in the back and he said all he had was the Grey STP Maximum Performance so I got that for $2 more.
My mechanic said he didn't like that style: I assume because it has that different gasket that you have to tighten more? Ill ask him to clarify when I take my other car in next week for an oil change.
This will be the 4th Valvoline Restore and Protect oil change. It still needs about a quart added after 4k miles and Im still not sure if its leaking or consuming that. I assume its not all being leak bc I dont notice a huge oil spot in my assigned parking spot.