As far as my good, better and best picks:
Super tech fs, Magnatec, M1 EP.
Super tech fs, Magnatec, M1 EP.
What Brand Oil for a 2018 Buick Regal Sportback
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I thought the latest on LSPI in GMs are to use a low calcium oil that meets/exceeds Dexos 1 Gen 2...GM uses a Mobil product that is full synthetic (likely similar to Mobil Super Full Synthetic)...I'd like to read more as the GF's 2013 Malibu 2.0T has been fed Mobil 1 5W30 for most of it's life...
enjoy that Regal Sportback...wish Opel had remained with GM and that they still made the sportback, GS and TourX
Bill
enjoy that Regal Sportback...wish Opel had remained with GM and that they still made the sportback, GS and TourX
Bill
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We rented an Opel when we went to Ireland in 2018. I forget what model, I'll have to dig up the pics, but it was similar to a Buick here in the states. Was a nice car.
Here's two (technically three) Pennzoil Platinum UOA's by Wix and Napa that show Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 shearing into, or very close to 5w-20 range from the last year, first page of search results for "Pennzoil Platinum"
F150 2.7l
2012 Regal
My mistake thank you for the correction on the upper limit.
Neither one tested for fuel, correct? Especially on the DI engine I'm still not buying that it's mechanical shear.
Lots of people like to blame it on shear but there's precious few that are confirmed. The one with the Ford where I participated is full of yapping but like I mentioned in the thread, no proof of what happened at all.
Looks like you're correct on the lack of fuel dilution testing for those tests.
Here's another 2.7l F150 UOA from 2020, not blackstone, with fuel test (1.5% dilution), at 9.4cst. Link
Looks like the oil in that test held viscosity pretty well for the mileage it was used for, but barely hanging on.
Like I said before, it's still a Dexos 5w-30, but I'd just prefer a different oil with a little more insurance. It's a great value, especially with a sale or rebate for a daily.
Like most people say here, just use a 5w-30 Dexos oil and it’ll be fine.
The thing to watch out for is that GM issued a TSB on using oil filters with too low of a by-pass pressure setting. It should be something above 20 psi. Some aftermarket ones are set too low. The good news is that the OEM AC filter is fine and the recommended Fram and Wix/Napa filters have the correct bypass pressure. I just slap a Fram XG12060 on my Regal and call it a day.
I’ve had my TourX for almost two years and it’s been totally reliable. Possibly the best car I’ve ever owned.
The thing to watch out for is that GM issued a TSB on using oil filters with too low of a by-pass pressure setting. It should be something above 20 psi. Some aftermarket ones are set too low. The good news is that the OEM AC filter is fine and the recommended Fram and Wix/Napa filters have the correct bypass pressure. I just slap a Fram XG12060 on my Regal and call it a day.
I’ve had my TourX for almost two years and it’s been totally reliable. Possibly the best car I’ve ever owned.
People who know Buicks know they are a fantastic value.
are you saying the AC Delco PF64 and the Fram Ultra are identical filters now???...
Bill
I read that Opel is profitable under its new ownership...something GM couldn't accomplish for many years...
GM does have a habit of finally getting the car right and then ending production...
Bill
Bill
the insignia has been constantly mocked and ridiculed on the other side of the ocean for the longest time.
to be fair the competition is really tough
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I would never use anything less than a full synthetic and any engine with a turbo. It is a matter of the higher flash point and protecting the turbo from coking. My Mustang ecoboost gets M-1 5w-30. 5w-30 is what Ford recommends for it.
Pumpkin Spice... for the win.What about hazelnut or strawberry?
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