Let it go. You gave her the car….and it’s her responsibility. This looks like a teachable moment?
Post your latest oil change
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Patman
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My 98 Corvette had an OLM. GM started using it on the Corvette in 1990
My 98 Firebird Formula did not have one though.
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My in-laws had a 98 Eldorado that had an oil life monitor.
A quick search reveals that, according to AI, GM pioneered the oil life monitor in the late 80s in Cadillacs and Corvettes.
2024 Ram 2500 6.4:
Out- PUP 0w40/ Mopar Filter
In- M1 0w40/ STP XL Filter
14,498 miles. 2,916 miles and 8 months on interval. Was very surprised to see that the dealer used a Mopar filter. Last vehicle I purchased there they used a Mighty branded one.
Love this truck! Haven't even put 3,000 miles on it since Black Friday but a joy every time I get behind the wheel
Out- PUP 0w40/ Mopar Filter
In- M1 0w40/ STP XL Filter
14,498 miles. 2,916 miles and 8 months on interval. Was very surprised to see that the dealer used a Mopar filter. Last vehicle I purchased there they used a Mighty branded one.
Love this truck! Haven't even put 3,000 miles on it since Black Friday but a joy every time I get behind the wheel
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2026 F250 7.3L
1100 miles first oil change.
5w30 Valvoline R&P (had enough laying around)
PG4651EX Filter.
Probably do Valvoline EP moving forward.
1100 miles first oil change.
5w30 Valvoline R&P (had enough laying around)
PG4651EX Filter.
Probably do Valvoline EP moving forward.
That's interesting -- My 99 Firebird had one. I don't think it gave a percentage, but it did go off based on the OLM algorithm rather than a set mileage.
Oh on the contrary here, you will be applauded for going up a grade. Good choice.
Why the downgrade?
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Didn't really think it was a downgrade?
Definitely is. VRP is their top oil. EP doesn’t clean any deposits but will form them. VRP will keep your engine free of deposits for life and provide outstanding wear protection.
2023 Ford Mustang 2.3 Ecoboost 36k.
Out: Vanilla Mobil 1 5w30 - Napa Gold (Puro)
In: Quaker State Full Syn 5w30 - Pure 1 10241
Out: Vanilla Mobil 1 5w30 - Napa Gold (Puro)
In: Quaker State Full Syn 5w30 - Pure 1 10241
Patman
Staff member
They added the OLM to the 99 f-bodies for the first time
2021 Honda Pilot Touring Edition
Miles on Unit: 111,659 miles
Miles on Oil: 3,865 miles
Sump: 5.7 quarts
Out: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-20
In: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-20
Out Filter: Purolator XG-7317
In Filter: NAPA Gold 7356
Sound: Boring No Thrills Honda
Miles on Unit: 111,659 miles
Miles on Oil: 3,865 miles
Sump: 5.7 quarts
Out: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-20
In: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-20
Out Filter: Purolator XG-7317
In Filter: NAPA Gold 7356
Sound: Boring No Thrills Honda
2010 Toyota Corolla 1.8
A family member did the last oil change as I was out of town. They didn’t write down the mileage so I don’t know precisely time on oil. It was nice and black when it came out though. And I know what was in it.
Out Pennzoil Plat Euro LX 0W30 and a new style Amsoil EA15K01 with plastic end caps and metal crimp seam.
Mileage at time of change 345,397KM
In 4.4 QTs Amsoil SS (old formula and all New old stock) 5W-30 circa 2023 and an old style Amsoil EA15K01 circa 2022.
Just wanted to post some picture albeit through plastic before install of the filter as well. Back when champ could make a solid filter. And this one was much more premium than their newer amsoil iterations with the plastic end caps and metal crimp seam. Love me metal ends caps and a sewn seam.
A family member did the last oil change as I was out of town. They didn’t write down the mileage so I don’t know precisely time on oil. It was nice and black when it came out though. And I know what was in it.
Out Pennzoil Plat Euro LX 0W30 and a new style Amsoil EA15K01 with plastic end caps and metal crimp seam.
Mileage at time of change 345,397KM
In 4.4 QTs Amsoil SS (old formula and all New old stock) 5W-30 circa 2023 and an old style Amsoil EA15K01 circa 2022.
Just wanted to post some picture albeit through plastic before install of the filter as well. Back when champ could make a solid filter. And this one was much more premium than their newer amsoil iterations with the plastic end caps and metal crimp seam. Love me metal ends caps and a sewn seam.
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2025 Honda Pilot
3480mi on vehicle. First oci was at 500mi. Second was 1200 or 1500mi (forgot to write that one down).
Out: M1 ESP 0W-20
In: M1 ESP 0W-30
Filter stays on.
It’s quieter with the 0W-30. Still not Ford or Toyota quiet but better. Sounds less like a VW tdi anyway.
Also serviced lawnmower. Troy bilt with Honda engine.
Out: HPL CC HDMO 5W-40
In: Delo XSP 5W-40
I know it’s a downgrade but had open Delo container. Just serviced my F150 & won’t be opening another HPL until it’s due again.
3480mi on vehicle. First oci was at 500mi. Second was 1200 or 1500mi (forgot to write that one down).
Out: M1 ESP 0W-20
In: M1 ESP 0W-30
Filter stays on.
It’s quieter with the 0W-30. Still not Ford or Toyota quiet but better. Sounds less like a VW tdi anyway.
Also serviced lawnmower. Troy bilt with Honda engine.
Out: HPL CC HDMO 5W-40
In: Delo XSP 5W-40
I know it’s a downgrade but had open Delo container. Just serviced my F150 & won’t be opening another HPL until it’s due again.