Oil Change

[mrtn]

Gotta love the freedom units. Don't make any sense but still. 

[Fifty150]

On 12/8/2018 at 5:22 PM, G B L said:

I have used Castrol , Super Tech , Motor Craft, and several others

This time around, Havoline. Synthetic blend 5W20. It was a sale price. $11.32 per 5 quart jug.

 

 

[G B L]

On 9/5/2020 at 5:57 PM, Fifty150 said:

This time around, Havoline

Cool, have not used Havoline in a long time,

[Gary Roe]

A must have lubricant for your slide out. I apply Camco Slide-Out Lube twice a year. It protects the membrane that seals you RV and slide out from rain, U.V., etc.. It also promotes a nice quiet movement when you are extending or retracting your slide.
I don't go to much trouble prepping the weatherstripping. A simple wash job , allow to dry, spray on lubricant and let it soak in.

Edited January 23, 2021 by Gary Roe

[Fifty150]

The oil change message flashed on the dash approximately 1 year from the last oil change.  I checked my mileage.  Barely 3,000 miles and change.  

[G B L]

Must be a counter that has a default annual counter. well if you change the oil good .

If you  do a reset it probably is also good.

The plot thickens!

[Double Nickels]

It's a part of the algorithm of the intelligent oil life monitor.  Even if you barely drive it, the car's computer wants you to change the oil after a year.  Maybe the oil isn't really burnt or contaminated.  The additive package has not been depleted.  You still have condensation.  A little water sludge, which probably would have burnt off if you were driving the car more.  

 

I just ordered some oil on Amazon.  A 6 gallon box.  Only $60.  What did it cost them to ship a 6 gallon box of oil, and the customer gets free shipping?

 

[Double Nickels]

I always keep 1 eye open for good prices on oil.  

 

This is the most outrageous advertising claim I have ever seen.

 

Who is will to try using this 500,000 miles, or 15 years?  How?  How can that possibly work?  What kind of miracle snake oil is in that bottle?

 

 

 

[Jmrkav]

I'm reading this as ...protecting the engine for 15 years and 500,000 miles.....when changed at regular intervals.

[Fifty150]

I'm reading, "See pennzoil.com/warrnty for details"

 

Whatever those details are, I don't know.  I haven't read it.  Nor am I going to read it.  I am pretty sure that one of the conditions of the "warranty" is using only Pennzoil products.  And most people will either trade the car in, or sell it, well before 500,000 miles.  I would say "good luck" with trying to get them to honor the warranty.  More than likely, there's enough fine print for them to not honor the warranty, or prorate the warranty. 

 

Imagine if you bought a car back in 2007.  Okay, my F-150 is an 07.  The cost of buying a replacement engine, is $2,627.  I would imagine labor being another $XXX, depending on whatever a local shop charges for labor.  Somehow, I'm not motivated by that "warranty".  My truck has used everything from very expensive boutique brands, to the lowest price oil from WalMart & Amazon, and whatever it is that they use at discount lube shops.  I've spent over $20 on a filter, and less than $2 on a filter.  The truck runs fine.  I noticed no gains or setbacks, from high priced oil to low priced oil.  I see no advantage to being loyal to any brand or formulation.