I have been doing semi synthetics that I brew up myself for about 200,000 miles on this car. I guess I am doing something right. I usually put two quarts of synthetic and four quarts dino in it. If it gets a quart low down the line, I might add a quart of dino. It consumes maybe a quart in 6000 miles.
Your Semi-Synthetic Witch Brew.
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All joking aside, I tend to make my own semi-synth blend for my 2010 Fusion as well. My current fill, as well as my last one, is PUP 5w20, but that's because I was part of the Pennzoil study. Prior to that, I was mixing oils for my car, and they got me to 200k as well.
As a rule, I blend based on two factors:
- what time of year it is, and thus how hot/humid it is.
- what oils I have on hand
In summer, I tend to blend slightly heavier (less 5w20 and more 5w30 and/or 10w30), and in winter I tend to lean more towards 5w20.
I remember doing one fill that was in the heart of summer:
2 qts Valvoline NextGen Max-Life 5w30
2 qts Castrol SynBlend 5w20
1 qt Valvoline NextGen Conventional 5w20
1/2 quart Shell T6 5w40
While the engine specs 5w20, we regularly get up to 115+ degrees in summer, and most of my driving is highway, so I had no qualms about using that much 5w30 and even adding the 1/2 quart of 5w40. The engine loved it, and my UOA was absolutely awesome, with just over 200k on the engine.
As a rule, I blend based on two factors:
- what time of year it is, and thus how hot/humid it is.
- what oils I have on hand
In summer, I tend to blend slightly heavier (less 5w20 and more 5w30 and/or 10w30), and in winter I tend to lean more towards 5w20.
I remember doing one fill that was in the heart of summer:
2 qts Valvoline NextGen Max-Life 5w30
2 qts Castrol SynBlend 5w20
1 qt Valvoline NextGen Conventional 5w20
1/2 quart Shell T6 5w40
While the engine specs 5w20, we regularly get up to 115+ degrees in summer, and most of my driving is highway, so I had no qualms about using that much 5w30 and even adding the 1/2 quart of 5w40. The engine loved it, and my UOA was absolutely awesome, with just over 200k on the engine.
My 460 powered 79 ford f350 got 1 five quart jug of supertech 10w40 and one quart of castrol syntech blend 20w50.
Why? Because it takes six quarts.
My lawn mower got one quart trop artic 10w30 and about a quart of castrol syntech blend 20w50.
Why? Because it takes about two quarts.
I really have no need for the 20w50. I bought it for the boat and decided 10w30 was plenty good and 20w50 in a 4.3 Chevy v6 just seemed silly.
Gotta use it up somehow.
Usually I just mix 1quart of trop artic 10w30 with 4 to 5 more quarts of trop artic 10w30.
Why? Because it takes six quarts.
My lawn mower got one quart trop artic 10w30 and about a quart of castrol syntech blend 20w50.
Why? Because it takes about two quarts.
I really have no need for the 20w50. I bought it for the boat and decided 10w30 was plenty good and 20w50 in a 4.3 Chevy v6 just seemed silly.
Gotta use it up somehow.
Usually I just mix 1quart of trop artic 10w30 with 4 to 5 more quarts of trop artic 10w30.
Originally Posted By: bullwinkle
Originally Posted By: alcyon
Originally Posted By: CT8
The secret to making the blend perform at its best and believe my as I am a professional is to pour the conventional oil with your left hand and the syn oil with your right hand. This is for the northern hemisphere. If you blend in the southern hemisphere you will have to reverse the procedure to obtain the best results. Which would be pour the conventional with your right hand and pour the syn with your lest hand. To not adhere to the proper procedure will result in a failure to obtain the results desired.
That sounds like a certain religious ritual...
I pour them all in a great big bucket with a snap on lid, then shake vigorously for 2-3 hours, have to make sure it's all mixed together before I dump it in. Maybe a giant paint shaker would be easier?
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!! It is called a blend for a reason!1
Originally Posted By: alcyon
Originally Posted By: CT8
The secret to making the blend perform at its best and believe my as I am a professional is to pour the conventional oil with your left hand and the syn oil with your right hand. This is for the northern hemisphere. If you blend in the southern hemisphere you will have to reverse the procedure to obtain the best results. Which would be pour the conventional with your right hand and pour the syn with your lest hand. To not adhere to the proper procedure will result in a failure to obtain the results desired.
That sounds like a certain religious ritual...
I pour them all in a great big bucket with a snap on lid, then shake vigorously for 2-3 hours, have to make sure it's all mixed together before I dump it in. Maybe a giant paint shaker would be easier?
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!! It is called a blend for a reason!1
My semi syn "witch brew" for the Cavalier is some Havoline syn 10w30 and Chevron Supreme 5w30
Originally Posted By: CT8
The secret to making the blend perform at its best and believe my as I am a professional is to pour the conventional oil with your left hand and the syn oil with your right hand. This is for the northern hemisphere. If you blend in the southern hemisphere you will have to reverse the procedure to obtain the best results. Which would be pour the conventional with your right hand and pour the syn with your lest hand. To not adhere to the proper procedure will result in a failure to obtain the results desired.
+1
What about in tropical climate like mine ..... the other limbs come into picture ?
The secret to making the blend perform at its best and believe my as I am a professional is to pour the conventional oil with your left hand and the syn oil with your right hand. This is for the northern hemisphere. If you blend in the southern hemisphere you will have to reverse the procedure to obtain the best results. Which would be pour the conventional with your right hand and pour the syn with your lest hand. To not adhere to the proper procedure will result in a failure to obtain the results desired.
+1
What about in tropical climate like mine ..... the other limbs come into picture ?
Originally Posted By: bbhero
How many miles on your 96 Avalon Cristobal?? My step father has just gone over 300k on his. Quite impressive. That V6 motor is a great motor and I bet it could run for another 150k plus miles.
It has about 240,000 now. I am planning on running it for at least 150,000 more before I sell the car.
How many miles on your 96 Avalon Cristobal?? My step father has just gone over 300k on his. Quite impressive. That V6 motor is a great motor and I bet it could run for another 150k plus miles.
It has about 240,000 now. I am planning on running it for at least 150,000 more before I sell the car.
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