Wrong filter application.
That'll get you fired.
Wrong filter application.
If you want to use HPL, the standard PCMO 5W-30 would likely do well for you. I think 15k miles would be a good interval, but you might want to send a sample at 7.5k or 10k to verify. If you could slip in a good highway run once a week, it would be better.Looking to switch to once a year oil changes for my 2022 Tacoma, which is due for an oil change at 15k miles. Max yearly mileage wouldn’t exceed 15k a year, I live on the Gulf Coast, my daily commute is 8 miles of short trips (gym + work).
Current is 5k OCIs with 5w30 Valvoline EP + OEM filter.
I’m thinking about switching to HPL Euro No VII 5w30 + Fram Ultra.
Convince me that I’m overthinking this whole thing and to stop worrying about doing 5k OCIs.
Thanks in advance.
I’ll look into the other filter options. Do you have a preference?Severe service 5k interval is smart.
0w20 is recommended for mpg so the synth 5w30 is better already. In a warmer southern climate, consider a 3.5+ HTHS oil.
Fram Ultra isn't a full synthetic media anymore and not worth the expense. Consider the Purolator Boss, Wix XP, and Napa Platinum, unless you want to unnecessarily splurge on a cartridge filter from Amsoil or RoyalPurple. A Walmart MP9972 is a worthy choice since interval isn't excessive.
I don't see the need for any mail-order oil unless you want the sticker, t-shirt, or baseball cap that comes with it. Your Valvoline, as well as any full synthetic oil from walmart or local autopart stores, and your 5k interval, along with your stepping up to ~3.1cst oil, should lead to an extremely long engine life.
Don't neglect the coolant, BF, or ATF either.
Fram Ultra is perfectly fine, I’ve noticed a decline in the overall appearance which has caused me to switch to the titanium but other than appearance no one here can disprove the claim by fram that the new media is actually better than the OG syntheticI’m stuck on what filter I should use. I guess it doesn’t really matter.
FYI, the Purolator Boss, Wix XP, and Napa Platinum all have less filtering efficiency than the Ultra. Even though the new Ultra media isn't full synthetic media, it's still a 20K rated filter and 99+% at 20μ efficient. If you actually run the oil 10K miles, a higher efficiency filter is better.I’m stuck on what filter I should use. I guess it doesn’t really matter.
When you take a 10k interval'd vehicle and change it out every 5k, the filter isn't going to be stressed, unless you're idling 100hrs of hours in that 5k. Just inspect the filter before/after each interval to make sure whatever brand part number you choose doesn't have any issues.I’m stuck on what filter I should use. I guess it doesn’t really matter.
It doesn't if you change oil every 5000 miles and replace air filter periodically. RegardsI’m stuck on what filter I should use. I guess it doesn’t really matter.
You are wrong. His driving habits put him in the severe use category which mandates 5K OCIs.Your vehicle is already is a 10,000 mi./1 year OCI from the factory, not 5,000 miles. So any extended protection oils will more than enough fulfill your requirement.
Do that at 5K intervals and don't do anything stupid with the engine and it'll outlive you.TGMO and OEM filter.
Paco
You are wrong. His driving habits put him in the severe use category which mandates 5K OCIs.
Actually, I'm right and you are wrong. The OP says short trips of 8 miles total which include gym and work. Logically, he'll spend enough time at the gym for the engine to cool down sufficiently that the additional short leg to work equals another cold start without sufficient time for the engine to come up to full operating temperature to evaporate the internal moisture.View attachment 142692
Not necessarily. It is only considered severe use if the short trips are under 5 miles in length AND are in conditions under 32F, OR if there is extensive idling/low-speed driving for long distances.
That is strictly your opinion. Unless you have conversed with the OP and can confirm that his trips are being done in temperatures under 32F...Actually, I'm right and you are wrong. The OP says short trips of 8 miles total which include gym and work. Logically, he'll spend enough time at the gym for the engine to cool down sufficiently that the additional short leg to work equals another cold start without sufficient time for the engine to come up to full operating temperature to evaporate the internal moisture.