OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
I read some where that by using a thicker oil it was taking care of that problem.
Post your latest oil change
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No, thicker isn't better. It's an old myth that keeps going around. GM went with a thicker oil on the recalled 6.2's because of out of tolerance rod end's. The lifter issue is also part bad quality used lifters and those that don't change their oil like they should.I read some where that by using a thicker oil it was taking care of that problem.
10/21/2025
2023 Kia Sportage
26,416 total miles
5,147 miles on oil OLM at 2%
Oil AMSOIL Signature Series 0w-20
Kia Oil filter
2023 Kia Sportage
26,416 total miles
5,147 miles on oil OLM at 2%
Oil AMSOIL Signature Series 0w-20
Kia Oil filter
Here is the latest UOA on my daughters 2023 Kia Sportage.
Kia oil filter.
Kia air filter with 5k miles on it.
AMSOIL Signature Series 0w-20, 6qts 8oz.
Kia oil filter.
Kia air filter with 5k miles on it.
AMSOIL Signature Series 0w-20, 6qts 8oz.
OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
2/28/2026
2011 Silverado 2500HD 6.0L W/T
Amsoil High Mileage 10w30
Wix oil filter
3,958 miles on oil...OLM @ 44%
302,574 total miles on truck.
2011 Silverado 2500HD 6.0L W/T
Amsoil High Mileage 10w30
Wix oil filter
3,958 miles on oil...OLM @ 44%
302,574 total miles on truck.
Here is mine on my 2022 Jeep Wrangler with the Ecodiesel. This oil change is with AMSOIL's DEO 5w-40 Signature Series, the previous one was with AMSOIL's European 5w-40 FS oil and before that was what ever the dealer put in before I purchased the Jeep. This sample was just shy of 5k. Ecoguard oil filter was used and put another one on. It seems to be the go to filter for those in the Ecodiesel world, at least on the Wrangler side and for the Gen 3 Ecodiesel.
18 Feb 2026
Jeep Wrangler Ecodiesel
Total miles: 53693
Oil miles: 4580
Oil filter: Ecoguard
BP Diesel for the most part with Archoil, trying it to see if there is a difference between it and AMSOIL's Diesel Injector Clean with Cetane Boost. So far I can't see a difference.
18 Feb 2026
Jeep Wrangler Ecodiesel
Total miles: 53693
Oil miles: 4580
Oil filter: Ecoguard
BP Diesel for the most part with Archoil, trying it to see if there is a difference between it and AMSOIL's Diesel Injector Clean with Cetane Boost. So far I can't see a difference.
OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
When did you buy a Jeep?
I sold my Cruze diesel and got a 2022 Wrangler Ecodiesel back in Nov 2024. Wife loves Jeeps and got one herself and said I could get one but had to sell the Cruze. Which was ok since it didn't do well getting Hunter and her wheel chair in it. The Jeep fits the chair nicely and Hunter loves ridding with the top open.When did you buy a Jeep?
This is my wife's Wrangler 4xe. Most driving is done on electric around town, 10 to 18 miles. It's crazy that this thing kicks the engine on for a few seconds and then shuts off. Only time it runs full time is on the interstate. So just after we got off the interstate for a 45 min drive I pulled the sample. Seems the short turn on and off and not running much at all is really putting fuel into the oil. I hate to see what other 4xe engines oil looks like. Especially those that go 10k on an oil change using dealer installed oil. I need to start changing at 3k miles and just run AMSOIL's OE or even their synthetic blend. I know there are other choices but I like to use AMSOIL and fortunate that I can afford to do so. This is also using the Ea15k 50 oil filter. Might as well change out to a CQ Premium for a lesser cost there. Air filters engine and cabin get changed out in May after this nasty yellow pollen goes away.
This is a friends 2011 Fusion, She has 191k on it and this oil change was at 7,750 miles using AMSOIL's High Mileage 5w-30. It calls for 5w-20 but this is all I had at the time. Looks like she can go 10k on the next change. It also had an EaO33 oil filter on it, which is no longer made but I found a bunch on eBay for $10 each shipped. Her drive to and from work is 30 miles each way. A good bit of stop and go in places. She isn't using coolant that I know of but will keep an eye on it.
