I might have missed it but do you drive Hot-shot?
Post your latest oil or filter purchase
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Nope. Between my prior primary job (160 miles round trip plus runs to vendors almost daily) I was really racking up miles with that. Now my primary is 20ish miles round trip but my girl is 50 miles out. Couple that with hazmat I can end up anywhere in the county. Then I do my side job also out of my daily 7 months of the year and do 1-200 miles a day on that. Plus the boat plus everything else... it adds up real quick.
CleanSump
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Do you ever sleep?
I’d be running that Mobil 1 at least 10k-15k between OCI’s.
I was anticipating 44K in 2025, but ended up driving 37.5-38k. Google maps can save you a buck!
Haha. It's not that bad. My daily job is shift work so I'm on a few days then off. The side piece work is a couple days a week. I get like 5 hours of sleep on average. If I only worked my main job, I end up being on 15 days a month. Not the worst when you look at it that way.
I just go off the OLM. I get 6-7500 on it and don't want to push a DI engine much further. The UOA tracks with keeping it where its at too.
Very true. Though I know my service area pretty darn well for the side work so there isn't much to shave off there anymore. What kills me is having to schedule times. They're always opposite ends of the state instead of being able to make a nice loop lol. The daily only left the great state of New Jersey 5 times last year... which is more ridiculous. I stopped with the side work for a while but I figure I should get the money while I have the time to then settle down in a couple years. I have no desire to continue at this clip long term. Just trying to bank some extra coin to get the house and do it while I'm young.
Picked up two jugs of Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-20 from my local Walmart. Also grabbed a couple of large bottles of brake fluid, getting ready to teach my 15-years-old granddaughter how to change brake pads, rotors, oil and filter on the 2009 CR-V our daughter is passing down to her. Granddaughter starts driver's ed soon!
FYI, the brake parts did't come from Walmart, but Rock Auto.
FYI, the brake parts did't come from Walmart, but Rock Auto.
Wal Mart
The 15w-40 going in an older 04’ ? Me thinks Kia Rio of gf’s daughter’s car since she sold her forte.
Car has 255k on it but sounds solid so far.
The 15w-40 going in an older 04’ ? Me thinks Kia Rio of gf’s daughter’s car since she sold her forte.
Car has 255k on it but sounds solid so far.
Some filters from rockauto
15 percent off what you can fit in a paper bag at Menards.
Bought 2 jugs for future oil changes on my parents 2023 2.3 Ecoboost explorer they recently bought
Bought 2 jugs for future oil changes on my parents 2023 2.3 Ecoboost explorer they recently bought
I won't be posting picture of all I bought. Preparing to do lots of services on my Audi A3 quattro and 2019 Escape. First all the Ford stuff at 54k miles. Full synthetic Castrol Edge 5w20, oil filter, rear diff using GM LS gear oil. Rien fluid for Haldex, Pennzoil LV for trans, Motorcraft 75w85 updated fluid for the PTU (instead of the owners manual fluid) and a Hengst air filter. The PTU fluid change was per a service update which makes the PTU last longer and reduces running temps. Few people are aware of that trouble area in most Escapes. So far I did the air filter and rear diff last night. The Audi is a 2008 due for Haldex service using VW fluid (compatible with Rien), Haldex filter, plug, drain, refill plugs, DCT fluid for trans, DSG filter, GM LS fluid also for the rear diff and new NGK plugs. Oddly I've found out due to my tune level I need to regap these plugs a little tighter to 030 0r 032 from the pregap of .036. Live and learn. In case you guys notice I'm using a limited slip 75w90 in two open differentials its because the LS additive is redundant but the fluid is better at cold temperatures. It was originally sold for Corvette usage. I am still looking to buy a fluid for the Audi front diff that needs a 75w90 gear oil thats just GL-4 rated no GL+/GL-4/GL-5 allowed. The additive packages can cause issues and few people realize that front diff has an electric lock up so I've been told an MT-90 is the standard to keep things working correctly there. Its narrowed my choices but having a low capacity, I won't break the bank.
BTW, I worked in dealerships for over 4 decades and did 13 makes. I research all compatibilities and have multiple drain and fill devices to prevent cross-contamination.
Almost forgot I have rear sway links for the Audi, a new thermostat, thermostat housing , seals, coolant neck, temp sensor, coolant tee and G-13 coolant that is in the plan before summer. I better get busy.
BTW, I worked in dealerships for over 4 decades and did 13 makes. I research all compatibilities and have multiple drain and fill devices to prevent cross-contamination.
Almost forgot I have rear sway links for the Audi, a new thermostat, thermostat housing , seals, coolant neck, temp sensor, coolant tee and G-13 coolant that is in the plan before summer. I better get busy.
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Three Carquest Premium filters made in China, Korea and Malaysia.
Guess I'll send it back
Pennzoil platinum 5w20 and a ford motorcraft fl910s
Various inventory collection this past week.
The Valvoline jug has a small secondary spout to let air in while pouring. Advantage ValvolineThe Mobil 1 jug is easier to carry because the handle is mounted higher. Advantage Mobil 1. The Valvoline jug is easier to pour because the handle is mounted lower. Advantage Valvoline. Colors are essentially the same. Tie.
