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I thought of using Mobil1 EP because of the extra additives for the 15,000 miles. Figured it would handle fuel dilution from idling during remote starts better than PP. No?

Originally Posted by BossMoss I don't get why you can't simply go by what the manufacturer recommends. I do. The owner's manual calls for 5w30. No particular brand name is suggested. The dealership uses A.C. Delco full synthetic which supposedly is the same as Mobil 1 or Mobil Super synthetic...

Originally Posted by BAJA_05 Another vote for PP 5W30!!! Man have you had warranty issues with the GM 2.4L so far. Baja_05, Yes and no. The excessive oil consumption is a known problem. I received a letter from GM telling me they've extended the warranty to have that issue fixed if a oil...

In my 2012 GMC. I've had the oil consumption problem fixed with new pistons,rings,drive chain and guides, etc. About a month later I had a collapsed lifter which has been fixed under warranty. I had all remaining lifters replaced as well by my own expense. I have about 61,ooo miles on the odo. I...

Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm You could always move up to a 10W30 and see if that helps. Nobody has commented yet about moving to a 0w40 oil.

My 2012 Terrain with 2.4 eco-tec engine seems to be using some oil. I just bought the vehicle in July 2016, so I am not the original owner. It does have a warranty and it has 47,4xx miles on it. Current fill is Mobil 1 5w-30 and a Fram Ultra filter. The next oil change is due in mid April. It...

2012 GMC Terrain SLT 2.4 ecotec, 44K out: Pennzoil Gold 5w30 and AC Delco PF457G filter IN: Mobil 1 5w30 and Fram Ultra 9018 filter

Originally Posted By: Nickdfresh Rawr, rawr, rawr....um, what? https://aggroswag.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/werewolfatt.gif Yep, that was me. Only thing missing is the dribble from the side of my mouth. I'm better now, thank you.

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4 Originally Posted By: Neptune mind telling me why? You'll find out why when your engine starts acting real tired and produces a lot of white noise. And if you do run it for an entire OCI, whatever you do, don't let it sit out in the sun while still in the drain pan.

Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy Originally Posted By: Neptune So, If I'm going to have to be adding make up oil now and again, I don't want expensive like Mobil 1. Any decent name-brand conventional will do just fine. Thanks, but I have to use Dexos approved oils and straight conventional is...

Originally Posted By: bigt61 Originally Posted By: Farmer Any dexos oil and follow OLM. +1 I think you'd be safe following that advice - just keep it topped off. Last test I saw, M1 5W-30 had a good NOACK number....... http://www.pqiamerica.com/March2013PCMO/Marchsyntheticsallfinal.html...

Originally Posted By: supton Once you get past initial specifications I'd search for something with a wide mouth and an easy to read clear strip on the side. That way the bottle will take a funnel properly, and you can more easily drain the waste oil into it. Nothing worse than chasing around...

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4 Originally Posted By: Neptune Quaker State 5w30 Ultimate Durability is a 10 according to PQIA 2016 test results. I rate QSUD a minus 10. I hate that stuff. mind telling me why?

Originally Posted By: 4WD Where do you get M1 & PP at that NOACK ? Also - prices/quart ? - even if I had a 1 quart engine I'd buy jugs ... I said, if I remember. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I know its not as low as 10. I do buy jugs, but for top off I like quart size. I don't stash oil. Not that...

Oil change time coming due for my Terrain. I've used PP in the other vehicle which I no longer have. My trepidation is from the fact the Terrain is DI. I've read that oils with low volatility #'s are better. Quaker State 5w30 Ultimate Durability is a 10 according to PQIA 2016 test results. I...