What is your motor oil and filter preference?

[Manaz]

Not sure why 0w40 is not recomended???

Here's the best "simple" explanation I've yet found for multigrade oil nomenclature (it's from the UK Mobil 1 site):

What is oil viscosity and what impact does this have?
Viscosity is a measure of the resistance of a fluid’s flow. The thicker (high viscosity) of an oil, the slower it will flow.

Most oils on the shelves today are "Multigrades", which simply means that the oil falls into two viscosity grades (i.e. 10W-40 etc). In a 10W-40 for example the 10W bit (W = winter) simply means that the oil must have a certain maximum viscosity or flow at low temperature. The lower the "W" number the better the oil's cold temperature performance.

The 40 in a 10W-40 simply means that the oil must fall within certain viscosity limits at 100°C. This is a fixed limit and all oils that end in 40 must achieve these limits. Once again the lower the number, the thinner the oil: for example, a 30 oil is thinner than a 40 oil at 100°C.

Just be careful when reading their explanation of the winter weight - what it should really say is that the lower the number, the more flow there is at low temperature - more flow is not necessarily better, as it may lead to insufficient "coating" at cold temperatures (which is where you really do want oil to cling to your engine components, until the oil pump's really going properly). It's sometimes advantageous to run a thicker oil on an older engine as well (as it's less likely to bypass rings/etc and be consumed when the engine is cold).

 

[turboAWD]

Anyone ever use an oil filter relocation kit? I know there was a Legacy GT guy who ran a double-filter Amsoil setup, IIRC. It let him get more oil into the system. I'd be interested just to have a better location for the filter that's not as messy.. THOUGHT about doing my own oil changes on this one (currently do LGT and '15 Town and Country - which is really nice - top-of-engine cartridge!), but have little desire to get oil all over the car every time..

 

[Angel]

Anyone ever use an oil filter relocation kit? I know there was a Legacy GT guy who ran a double-filter Amsoil setup, IIRC. It let him get more oil into the system. I'd be interested just to have a better location for the filter that's not as messy.. THOUGHT about doing my own oil changes on this one (currently do LGT and '15 Town and Country - which is really nice - top-of-engine cartridge!), but have little desire to get oil all over the car every time..

I use an oil relocation kit on my Lexus, but its because I have an aftermarket oil cooler as well.

You can run an oil filter relocation kit and relocate the oil filter on a more convenient spot, but that just increases the chances for an oil leak and another thing you have to keep an eye on.

In my opinion it has its pros and cons.

 

[turboAWD]

Thanks, Angel. As long as the chance of a leak is low, might be worth it for easy / not-messy oil changes..

 

[Angel]

Thanks, Angel. As long as the chance of a leak is low, might be worth it for easy / not-messy oil changes..

Hard to say into you actually set it up. My Lexus always leaked from the oil relocation sandwich plate. It drove me crazy, it was a small leak, but I had to keep an eye on it consistently. I ended going back to stock and routing my oil cooler differently.

I don't know if it was the vibration, or what it was. Anytime you add extra oil lines, fittings is asking for trouble.

Not sure how it would work on the Stinger since its a cartridge insert style filter and not the normal screw on filter.

I agree it would make an oil filter change a breeze. It might be worth it give it a go and report back.

If it works for you I am sure you will set a trend and a lot of people will follow your footsteps.

 

[turboAWD]

Step 1: get a Stinger..
Step 2: wait until Step 1 is complete...

In case Step 1 happens at some point (waiting to hear more about GTS / 2020 Stinger) - what brand relocation kit did you use?

 

[SteveCo]

Anyone ever use an oil filter relocation kit? ... have little desire to get oil all over the car every time..

Relocating the filter simply to make removal easier/cleaner would be way overkill IMO, especially after having just changed it and seeing how straightforward it is.

Drain the crankcase fully first to get the majority of the oil out, then remove the filter cap. Any oil that leaks as you are removing the filter is minimal, and goes straight down through the large opening in the belly pan - there might be a minimal mess on the ground underneath if you don't get your drain pan back under it quickly enough.

If that's still a concern, do as someone suggested and wrap a freezer bag over the cap and around the oil filter housing as you unscrew those last few turns and break the O-ring seal - any oil that escapes the housing (and the dirty filter as well) will be contained in the bag and leave everything nice and clean. Good tip, that!

 

[turboAWD]

Thanks, SteveCo. I plan on getting a Fumoto / similar, so won't need the pan for the main part.

 

[Transmetal]

So I got this message from the dealership:

Just wanna let you know that it will be Mobil fully synthetic, but not Mobil 1. I know you use Mobil 1, but warranty will not cover Mobil 1.
--Luther Nissan Kia of Inver Grove

Apparently, the oil filter housing is cracked and needs to be replaced. Any difference in these 2 oils?

 

[turboAWD]

So I got this message from the dealership:

Just wanna let you know that it will be Mobil fully synthetic, but not Mobil 1. I know you use Mobil 1, but warranty will not cover Mobil 1.
--Luther Nissan Kia of Inver Grove

Apparently, the oil filter housing is cracked and needs to be replaced. Any difference in these 2 oils?

I think Mobil Fully Synthetic used to be known as Mobil Super. It's kind of like Castrol Magnatec vs Castrol Edge. Both "synthetic" according to their US definitions (which aren't the same as in Europe, for example).

Think of like this:
Normal: non-synthetic
Better: Mobil fully synthetic
Best: Mobil 1

As I recall, the Stinger's pretty relaxed about oil certifications, so just about any normal oil is allowed. I.e. not like VW / Porsche where only certain oils from certain manufacturers are certified.

As long as you are just dailying, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Transmetal]

I think Mobil Fully Synthetic used to be known as Mobil Super. It's kind of like Castrol Magnatec vs Castrol Edge. Both "synthetic" according to their US definitions (which aren't the same as in Europe, for example).

Think of like this:
Normal: non-synthetic
Better: Mobil fully synthetic
Best: Mobil 1

As I recall, the Stinger's pretty relaxed about oil certifications, so just about any normal oil is allowed. I.e. not like VW / Porsche where only certain oils from certain manufacturers are certified.

As long as you are just dailying, I wouldn't worry about it.

Ok, thanks for the info. It's definitely just a daily with some additional spirited driving.

 

[NIU_Huskies]

I've been using this Castrol Edge.



But Costco had a discount on Kirkland synthetic so I bought two 2-pack boxes of it for $31 each so I'll be using that for my next oil change.

 

[ChaneRZ]

I’ve been using Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w-30. Stock filter.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

5w30 amsoil signature series with stock oil filter.

 

[Scorpion24]

Liqui Moly Leichtlauf High Tech SAE 5W-40
Stock filter

 

[Landshark]

KIA filters, Valvoline Extended Protection Full Synthetic (formerly Valvoline Modern Engine) ... formulated for turbocharged and direct injection engines to minimize deposits and sludge ...

"the product exceeds the latest engine oil specifications (API, SP, ILSAC, GF-6 and GM dexos1) and is enhanced with a targeted booster to provide additional detergency, thermal stability and turbocharger protection. Extended Protection also protects against Low Speed, Pre-Ignition (LSPI), an issue common in gasoline direct injection engines."

 

[DavidinGA]

Walmart generic synthetic because I don't buy into oil hype/marketing...

 

[Rodtheviking]

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum or Pennzoil Platinum Euro if you can find it. OE filter.

 

[5tinger]

OEM filters always work best.
5W30 oil from reputable brands.

 

[LordKOTL]

I have never had an issue with Mobil 1 Full synthetic 5w30 and a wix filter.