2007 Subaru Outback 2.5L NA 207,000 miles. Oil changes mostly conv. or semi-synth from several shops. 5-7k OCI's. My mothers car, I do the oil changes and maintenance myself now though. One owner. Piston slap is real bad now when starting, especially in the winter, I can hear it rattling through the neighborhood well after it's left the driveway. Been run below the dipstick many times, my family does not believe checking oil is important no matter what I say.
Those with 150,000 miles or more, check in
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Originally Posted By: willistheguy
2007 Subaru Outback 2.5L NA 207,000 miles. ... Piston slap is real bad now when starting, especially in the winter, ...
The Subaru in my signature had piston slap from the time it was new. I'd never heard of that phrase until I questioned the noise, and the dealer told me what it was. He said "they all do it," or something to that effect.
2007 Subaru Outback 2.5L NA 207,000 miles. ... Piston slap is real bad now when starting, especially in the winter, ...
The Subaru in my signature had piston slap from the time it was new. I'd never heard of that phrase until I questioned the noise, and the dealer told me what it was. He said "they all do it," or something to that effect.
Wow, did not realize how old this thread was. Back before I was even a member on here.
1. 2002 Suburban 1500 4x4 5.3 L 210k : Quickie lube every 5-7k / I purchased at 174k to 210k napa syn or maxlife every 5k / New trans at 167k. : 2. 2006 Buick Rainier awd 4.2 L straight 6 185k orig. owner mostly syn. Oil on sale PP napa syn some mobil 1 every 5k til 150k / 150k to 185k conventional oil every 7-10k / Orig. trans.
Sold my 04 chevy prizm about a year ago w 180k miles on it. Used clearance 5 or 10w30 oil from my stash 5k oci.
Recently sold my 04 Pontiac Vibe w 168k miles, same oils as above.
My Escalade has 178k miles on it now, I use 5w30 syn or blend from my stash.
I have no preference on oil brands. My stash has Castrol mag, smittys s, and ST in it for now
Recently sold my 04 Pontiac Vibe w 168k miles, same oils as above.
My Escalade has 178k miles on it now, I use 5w30 syn or blend from my stash.
I have no preference on oil brands. My stash has Castrol mag, smittys s, and ST in it for now
Originally Posted By: johnpawl
190000 on my 95' F150
Original engine
is that a 4.6L
190000 on my 95' F150
Original engine
is that a 4.6L
Triple tap for me and the wife
Hers-'06 Acura MDX with 194xxx miles
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Hers-'06 Acura MDX with 194xxx miles
Mine-'08 Honda CRV with 246xxx miles
My company truck '09 GMC Sierra 1500 188xxx miles
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My M6 sits at 172k+ miles currently; no leak nor use of engine oil to this day, the same goes for transmission;. 2nd owner since 49k miles on the odometer
I'm running oil changes every 3k religiously with any conventional oil... needless to say, it runs like a champ as I write
I'm running oil changes every 3k religiously with any conventional oil... needless to say, it runs like a champ as I write
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2004 Chevy Colorado @ 153435. Runs great with no oil usage between 5k oci. Does have a small exhaust leak from the manifold.
170k in my 2010 Genesis Coupe 3.8L V6. ~10k OCI's with at least one redline every day and extended distances covered at high speeds (100+mph) on toll roads in Texas heat with A/C blasting. It doesn't get babied. Consumes zero oil on the dipstick. Using 5w20.
2002 Ford Ranger 4x4. 4.0 sohc V6 (The engine and year with the Chronic timing chain issues)now at 180,000 trouble free miles here. one thermostat housing change, thats it. Could it be the out of spec (Ford says 5W-30) Service Pro 15W-40 oil iv'e always used in her?
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2000 Toyota Camry 2.2L, 227k miles. Has been sitting for 5-1/2 months because I bought my Sonata. Don't know what to do with it, it's still a great car. Have had since 194k, started synthetic at 205k. No leaks.
I wouldn't hesitate to go get in it right now and drive it to NYC without popping the hood to check anything.
I wouldn't hesitate to go get in it right now and drive it to NYC without popping the hood to check anything.
330k miles 04 Grand Marquis, engine run smooth and quite but consume around 1 qt of oil in 1500 miles (some oil is leaking from valve gaskets) and pings in severe hot weather under load, used Motorcraft semi synthetic oil different viscosities but recently have to get thicker oil to decrease oil loss (consume much more oil with full synthetic), follow 5k miles OCI.
Originally Posted By: Ammofirst
Originally Posted By: johnpawl
190000 on my 95' F150
Original engine
is that a 4.6L
Ford didn't use the Triton modular engines (4.6L and 5.4L) in their trucks until 1997. Johnpawl's 1995 F-150 will either have the 300 straight-six (4.9L), 302 (5.0L), or 351 (5.8L).
Originally Posted By: johnpawl
190000 on my 95' F150
Original engine
is that a 4.6L
Ford didn't use the Triton modular engines (4.6L and 5.4L) in their trucks until 1997. Johnpawl's 1995 F-150 will either have the 300 straight-six (4.9L), 302 (5.0L), or 351 (5.8L).
1996 Camry V6, 334,000 miles. Original engine. OCI: 6,000 miles. Mobil 1 5W-40 TDT. Oil usage between changes is zero. Still drive long road trips two or three times yearly at 70 to 80 MPH for hundreds of miles. Car purchased new and never any mechanical problems on engine or transmission. Timing belt replaced every 80K & water pumps 160K.
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