Never been downunder.
It was purchased online from a European distributor (ak 24 parts). As such unfortunately it came with European pricing.
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Never been downunder.
It was purchased online from a European distributor (ak 24 parts). As such unfortunately it came with European pricing.
Thanks!
What's the reason behind the decision to spend the extra money on effectively importing Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-40 rather than continuing to run 5W-30?
Picked up an Expedition recently. I think it was fairly well cared for. It had just over 200k miles and the 5.4 Triton V8 sounded good. This is the first oil change I've performed on it. I typically do semi-annual oil change intervals (October & April) so I'll run this oil for a couple months and then switch over to Valvoline Restore and Protect.
2014 Ford Expedition EL King Ranch
5.4L Triton V8
~200k miles
OUT
Unknown oil
Unknown miles
Motorcraft 820S oil filter
*Sent in this oil for a baseline used oil analysis and to make sure there aren’t any issues. Waiting on results.
IN
6 qts. Valvoline Maxlife 10w40
1 qt. HPL SAE 40 Engine Cleaner
Pronto / Premium Guard Extended Life Oil Filter
Premium Guard High Flow Air Filter
*I decided to go with 10w40 this time because 1) it's summer 2) wanted to see if there was any difference in engine sound 3) gauge MPG's with this weight of oil.
2014 Ford Expedition EL King Ranch
5.4L Triton V8
~200k miles
OUT
Unknown oil
Unknown miles
Motorcraft 820S oil filter
*Sent in this oil for a baseline used oil analysis and to make sure there aren’t any issues. Waiting on results.
IN
6 qts. Valvoline Maxlife 10w40
1 qt. HPL SAE 40 Engine Cleaner
Pronto / Premium Guard Extended Life Oil Filter
Premium Guard High Flow Air Filter
*I decided to go with 10w40 this time because 1) it's summer 2) wanted to see if there was any difference in engine sound 3) gauge MPG's with this weight of oil.
Any history on timing chain and spark plug work being done?
I had my local preferred shop put in all new OE Motorcraft plugs as soon as I brought it home. Unfortunately I have no history in the timing chain.
Timing chain might have already been done then. Most need a complete timing/follower job around the 100K-150K mile mark if they ran with 20 grade oil their whole life. Doing good with the thicker grade oil.
2016 Ford Focus ST, 131,400 miles, unk OCI
Out: Quickie lube stuff
In: Maxlife 5w20 and PG filter
Also swapped Motorcraft plugs, DCT fluid and air filters. Plugs and trans fluid were original
Needs front brakes and 2 tires. And a warsh. And maybe coolant service.
Out: Quickie lube stuff
In: Maxlife 5w20 and PG filter
Also swapped Motorcraft plugs, DCT fluid and air filters. Plugs and trans fluid were original
Needs front brakes and 2 tires. And a warsh. And maybe coolant service.
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Thank you for that info! I've been more of a Chevy guy my whole life so I'm definitely in the learning phase with the couple Ford's we've recently picked up.
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2018 Equinox at 93,338 miles, 4,957 on last oil change.
Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 0w20, Mobil 1 M1-114A filter.
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30(!), Microgard Select 10290 filter.
This is the 4th oil change using Valvoline Restore and Protect. This time I went with 5w30 instead of 0w20 just for giggles. So far no noticeable oil usage. I also replaced the spark plugs too and sent the bore scope down the plug holes to take a look-see. Valves look pretty gunky and some deposits at the top of the piston (all 4 cylinders looked the about the same).
Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 0w20, Mobil 1 M1-114A filter.
In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30(!), Microgard Select 10290 filter.
This is the 4th oil change using Valvoline Restore and Protect. This time I went with 5w30 instead of 0w20 just for giggles. So far no noticeable oil usage. I also replaced the spark plugs too and sent the bore scope down the plug holes to take a look-see. Valves look pretty gunky and some deposits at the top of the piston (all 4 cylinders looked the about the same).
1992 Mercedes-Benz 300D 2.5 turbo, 186k
Out: Delo XLE 15W-40 Full Synthetic CK-4
In: Delo LE 5W-40 Full Synthetic CJ-4
Hengst oil filter
I’m pleased with the cleanliness under the valve cover.
Out: Delo XLE 15W-40 Full Synthetic CK-4
In: Delo LE 5W-40 Full Synthetic CJ-4
Hengst oil filter
I’m pleased with the cleanliness under the valve cover.
That is a fantastic car. Best Mercedes ever made IMHO and checks all the boxes for me. 186K is barely broken in for those motors.
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I drove mine to 348k miles and the engine and trans were still perfecto mundo. I was tired of trying to find replacements for cracking 23 year old plastic trim and Her Highness wanted a new one.
300D was my Grandfather's dream car growing up and was the only import vehicle he ever wanted to own. Every year he would head down to the local MB dealership to get the latest pamphlet books on it and always had them by his TV chair magazine rack. Life got in the way and it was never realized for him.
It’s the nicest car we have owned, ever. The build is extraordinary.
As you may know we drove it to Homer Alaska from New Haven Connecticut last year. It never missed a beat. The simplicity of mechanical diesel is reassuring.
Daughter's 2012 Ford Fusion SE, 2.5L
217k on vehicle
OCI: 8k miles, 8 months, 19% OLM
Oil: In and Out the same: 5 Qt Castrol EDGE 5W30 and 1/2 Qt Castrol EDGE HM 5W30
Filter: Out: Wix / In: CQ Blue
217k on vehicle
OCI: 8k miles, 8 months, 19% OLM
Oil: In and Out the same: 5 Qt Castrol EDGE 5W30 and 1/2 Qt Castrol EDGE HM 5W30
Filter: Out: Wix / In: CQ Blue
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