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Posted: 9/26/2021 7:30:35 PM EDT
[#1]
Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Yes I change my own oil, no I don't use Walmart's house brand. Truck gets 12 quarts of Rotella T5 and 1 quart of Archoil AR9100 additive. Yikes https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/148484/ohnocringe-1970558.jpg  woosah, Fox, woosah |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 7:35:16 PM EDT
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I change standard supertech every 5-6000 miles in a 2005 Town and country. I use a supertech filter also.
It is used a a delivery van since 110,000 miles It has somewhere around 390.000 on it right now. Zero problems. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 7:35:21 PM EDT
[#3]
As a guy that works on cars for a hobby yes.
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 7:35:29 PM EDT
[#4]
Yes and motor craft for the 6.7 and Mobil 1 European for the MB
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Posted: 9/26/2021 7:36:49 PM EDT
[#5]
Yes and no. I use Mobil 1 because even though Supertech is made by warren oil, I can’t bring myself to put Walmart oil in a 1 year old vehicle.
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Posted: 9/26/2021 7:49:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, I recently built a new shop and broke it in changing the oil in my truck. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/0823210838-2063146.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/0808211136-2045263.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/0918211652-2096177.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/0918211651-2096178.jpg Nice metal building. How big is that? (Height, width, and length) |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 7:51:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You mean like every other synthetic PCMO on Walmart shelves including Supertech?  Actually they don’t. Only certain Mobil 1 oils have the certification. As a side note. I was recently on a road trip and stopped at a Mom and Pop oil change place. They appeared professional, however they installed the wrong filter on my 2015 Silverado. With in 6,000 miles I had a catastrophic failure of the engine. I had 200,000 miles on the engine so I really can’t say that was the problem. Any rate I had a new factory engine installed because it was in stock and the dealerships didn’t have a truck I was interested in buying. The shop that did the work was ran and staffed by Mennonites. Those guys had their shit wired tight. I would say they were the most focused and professional people I have dealt with in the automotive world. The shop was spotless and their work reflect that attention to detail. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 7:54:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Actually they don’t. Only certain Mobil 1 oils have the certification. As a side note. I was recently on a road trip and stopped at a Mom and Pop oil change place. They appeared professional, however they installed the wrong filter on my 2015 Silverado. With in 6,000 miles I had a catastrophic failure of the engine. I had 200,000 miles on the engine so I really can’t say that was the problem. Any rate I had a new factory engine installed because it was in stock and the dealerships didn’t have a truck I was interested in buying. The shop that did the work was ran and staffed by Mennonites. Those guys had their shit wired tight. I would say they were the most focused and professional people I have dealt with in the automotive world. The shop was spotless and their work reflect that attention to detail. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You mean like every other synthetic PCMO on Walmart shelves including Supertech? Actually they don’t. Only certain Mobil 1 oils have the certification. As a side note. I was recently on a road trip and stopped at a Mom and Pop oil change place. They appeared professional, however they installed the wrong filter on my 2015 Silverado. With in 6,000 miles I had a catastrophic failure of the engine. I had 200,000 miles on the engine so I really can’t say that was the problem. Any rate I had a new factory engine installed because it was in stock and the dealerships didn’t have a truck I was interested in buying. The shop that did the work was ran and staffed by Mennonites. Those guys had their shit wired tight. I would say they were the most focused and professional people I have dealt with in the automotive world. The shop was spotless and their work reflect that attention to detail. You mean Dexos 1 Gen 2 specs @palm ? |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 8:00:48 PM EDT
[#9]
Yes and hell no. Mobil 1 via rebates.
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Posted: 9/26/2021 8:04:21 PM EDT
[#10]
Change my own. I use Kirkland.
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Posted: 9/26/2021 8:12:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice metal building. How big is that? (Height, width, and length) Foot print is 40 x40 for 1600sqft. It is 20ft at the peak and 15'6" at the eaves. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 8:14:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Actually they don’t. Only certain Mobil 1 oils have the certification. As a side note. I was recently on a road trip and stopped at a Mom and Pop oil change place. They appeared professional, however they installed the wrong filter on my 2015 Silverado. With in 6,000 miles I had a catastrophic failure of the engine. I had 200,000 miles on the engine so I really can’t say that was the problem. Any rate I had a new factory engine installed because it was in stock and the dealerships didn’t have a truck I was interested in buying. The shop that did the work was ran and staffed by Mennonites. Those guys had their shit wired tight. I would say they were the most focused and professional people I have dealt with in the automotive world. The shop was spotless and their work reflect that attention to detail. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You mean like every other synthetic PCMO on Walmart shelves including Supertech? Actually they don’t. Only certain Mobil 1 oils have the certification. As a side note. I was recently on a road trip and stopped at a Mom and Pop oil change place. They appeared professional, however they installed the wrong filter on my 2015 Silverado. With in 6,000 miles I had a catastrophic failure of the engine. I had 200,000 miles on the engine so I really can’t say that was the problem. Any rate I had a new factory engine installed because it was in stock and the dealerships didn’t have a truck I was interested in buying. The shop that did the work was ran and staffed by Mennonites. Those guys had their shit wired tight. I would say they were the most focused and professional people I have dealt with in the automotive world. The shop was spotless and their work reflect that attention to detail. That’s because certain weights are approved. Those, are in the shelves t Walmart, so yes. 
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Posted: 9/26/2021 8:15:25 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes and no. I use Mobil 1 because even though Supertech is made by warren oil, I can’t bring myself to put Walmart oil in a 1 year old vehicle. Lol Walmart oil |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 8:16:20 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: yes & yes Walmart synthetic |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 8:25:33 PM EDT
[#15]
Yes super tech is fine . Just like most house brands are. As long as it has the api seal it’s fine
Most house brand oils are made by one of the big oil companies Supertech is made by warren oil. Who makes it for many others including several auto parts house brands. I haven’t used “name brand “ oil in years always house brand from harvestking, farm and fleet , or supertech |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 8:44:29 PM EDT
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Always enjoy these oil threads. I get a good chuckle out of people who have no clue, especially the ones that buy into the snake oils.
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Posted: 9/26/2021 8:54:20 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Yes I change my own oil, no I don't use Walmart's house brand. Truck gets 12 quarts of Rotella T5 and 1 quart of Archoil AR9100 additive. Yikes https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/148484/ohnocringe-1970558.jpg  |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 8:59:12 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Always enjoy these oil threads. I get a good chuckle out of people who have no clue, especially the ones that buy into the snake oils. Same for me. After leaning from actual SME like Foxtrot08 and D_Man (and a few others) I stopped paying more for Mobil 1 and went with Amazon then Kirkland (they're the same thing). Like my run of the mill cars are going to know the difference.
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Posted: 9/26/2021 9:14:54 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Same for me. After leaning from actual SME like Foxtrot08 and D_Man (and a few others) I stopped paying more for Mobil 1 and went with Amazon then Kirkland (they're the same thing). Like my run of the mill cars are going to know the difference. I am a meat popsicle. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 9:16:10 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: yes. no. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 9:25:45 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: yes & yes This, last Sunday 06 Corolla hole the wix filter is ok |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 9:42:51 PM EDT
[#22]
I've used Supertech full synthetic in my Honda Civic since I bought it used with 26K miles on it.
It now has over 222K miles on it, and the engine is still running fine. I do use a Mobil 1 filter, though. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 9:44:40 PM EDT
[#23]
No. A gallon of Mobil 1 is $22 at Walmart.
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Posted: 9/26/2021 9:44:58 PM EDT
[#24]
I change mine and my mom's oil. I usually get whatever has a rebate for mine and whatever I can find on sale rebate that has ms6385(or whatever the Mopar spec is) for my mom.
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Posted: 9/26/2021 9:47:00 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You mean Dexos 1 Gen 2 specs @palm ? Yes, I guess so. It is what is recommended in the owner’s manual. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 9:57:47 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, I guess so. It is what is recommended in the owner’s manual. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You mean Dexos 1 Gen 2 specs @palm ? Yes, I guess so. It is what is recommended in the owner’s manual. Any manufacturer can meet that spec. Not just Mobil. I have 6 or 9 licenses listed on the official GM Dexos website. Literally. It’s a fee per gallon. Edit 16 licenses. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 9:59:53 PM EDT
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Years ago I had an epiphany. I was was laying on my back on a creeper ,changing the oil in my 2006 Colorado and the “engineers” made it so you couldn’t remove the filter , from the bottom or the top , without tipping it and spilling oil all over. I had oil all over my garage floor and my hands and arms. I realized I could afford paying 25 dollars to someone else to do this.
I now pay a local owned shop to do this. He profits and I do as well. It is a good relationship. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 10:01:33 PM EDT
[#28]
Yes. No.
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Posted: 9/26/2021 10:10:42 PM EDT
[#29]
I did 3 oil changes this weekend on the kids cars. I've used Supertech on several occasions, cars still humming along.
Great prices on Wix filters |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 10:13:12 PM EDT
[#30]
Yes and no... We are poor but not that poor.
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Posted: 9/26/2021 10:17:07 PM EDT
[#31]
Quoted: Yes, I guess so. It is what is recommended in the owner’s manual. Quoted: Any manufacturer can meet that spec. Not just Mobil. I have 6 or 9 licenses listed on the official GM Dexos website. Literally. It’s a fee per gallon. Edit 16 licenses. Lol |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 10:18:05 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No. A gallon of Mobil 1 is $22 at Walmart. Diesel eh? Nice. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 10:30:23 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: yes & yes |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 10:34:52 PM EDT
[#34]
Yes and No
I do however buy my Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Synthetic from Wlamart. Cheapest price anywhere. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:32:19 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: yes & yes |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:40:10 AM EDT
[#36]
No. Not going to change my own oil when I get a coupon from the local dealer for $40 for full synthetic. By the time I buy the oil and filter its damn near $40 so fuck it, they can do it.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:50:02 AM EDT
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Yes to changing own oil. Yes to using ST high milage full synthetic. There are a few YouTube videos on oil comparison and for the money it's not far behind par with Mobil 1. I don't use ST filters though. I like to get the Bosch brand ones from rock auto in bulk.
That being said. We had a Mazda 3 that got ST synthetic every 5K miles. Was up at 150K miles when we sold it. Right before then it.had a valve cover gasket leak. I took the VC off and valve train showed no signs of wear. Everything had a light golden brown color and no sludge anywhere car did not ever have any engine trouble. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 10:23:17 AM EDT
[#38]
Yes. No.
I have used it in the past, though. Worked fine. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 10:43:18 AM EDT
[#39]
Yes, no.
The local walmart is the only local place that carries oil (Castrol blend) that specifically list some Audi-Porsche-VW spec; cost is the same as other synthetics, so why not. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 11:28:32 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No. Not going to change my own oil when I get a coupon from the local dealer for $40 for full synthetic. By the time I buy the oil and filter its damn near $40 so fuck it, they can do it. It’s not about the money. Haven’t you read enough about LittlePony’s crazy co-workers? |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 12:00:10 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I use a quick lube because I like my shit done right and quick lubes are the only place I've found that use blue silicone on the plug and drive it home with an M18. lol done right. My neighbor thought the same until her van died. I checked it and what was in there was minimal and it was mostly black vasoline. They never changed shit. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 12:35:12 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: lol done right. My neighbor thought the same until her van died. I checked it and what was in there was minimal and it was mostly black vasoline. They never changed shit. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I use a quick lube because I like my shit done right and quick lubes are the only place I've found that use blue silicone on the plug and drive it home with an M18. lol done right. My neighbor thought the same until her van died. I checked it and what was in there was minimal and it was mostly black vasoline. They never changed shit. Same thing just happened to my sister. Dealership checked their cameras and determined they never changed the oil, just charged her for it. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 12:44:07 PM EDT
[#43]
Just bought Mobil 1 5w30 synthetic from Walmart for 23$
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Posted: 9/27/2021 12:46:35 PM EDT
[#44]
Yes and then no.
924 - Liqui Moly 944T - Liqui Moly 986 - Driven DT40 996 - Driven DT40 Mercedes - Liqui Moly |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 12:52:56 PM EDT
[#45]
I used to when I was younger, poor and the car wasn't that new.
Now the current car goes to my local repair/service shop for its annual service. I'm 75 not poor so to hell with crawling under a vehicle to do oil changes and other stuff. Still got all the tools though. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:07:23 PM EDT
[#46]
Yes. I buy Valvoline from wally world.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:23:47 PM EDT
[#47]
It takes way longer to drive somewhere, wait and drive home than it does to do it myself. Disposing of the oil is the only pain.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:32:10 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It takes way longer to drive somewhere, wait and drive home than it does to do it myself. Disposing of the oil is the only pain. I just drop off used oil at the local autozone |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:57:42 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I just drop off used oil at the local autozone Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It takes way longer to drive somewhere, wait and drive home than it does to do it myself. Disposing of the oil is the only pain. I just drop off used oil at the local autozone We pour it on fire ant mounds or use it to set our old tires on fire on Earth Day. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 8:53:01 PM EDT
[#50]
Yes and no, I use Quaker state.
Was hauling used oil to the dump this past weekend and the guy working at the dump asked why I change my own oil. Have 250k miles on my car and I don’t trust someone at a shop not to leave the drain plug out, overfill, underfill, put the wrong stuff in there, etc. Having worked on assembly lines for most of my adult life, I’ve seen the stupid stuff folks do, regardless of seniority or pay…when it comes to working on something they don’t own. |
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