Good morning! Have a emergency and leaving town. Need a oil change before I go. My dealer i normally use is closed. 21 escape 1.5 150,000 miles. Choices are valvolinest instant oil ,pennzoil 10 min, or ford quick lane?? Whats your Choice?
None. Unless if your emergency requires to you put another 4,000 miles onto oil that you already have 15,000 miles on, I would simply get in the car and go.
Plenty of evidence here showing that motor oil simply does not go bad because it has 5k on the clock. Or 10k. If you’re hitting the highway for extending cruising, those are the most gentile miles.
Deal with the emergency, then change the oil with what you wanted in the first place.
I use Valvoline products. I know a guy who'll use no other.Valvoline
There's so much misinformation in the automotive service industry in general. I think it's that old wives tales are everywhere, but when employees hear it from fellow dealer/OEM trained "experts" the BS sticks because people take that word at face value instead of questioning it. I've met even Master Techs that would spout complete and utter nonsense with full confidence.I use Valvoline products. I know a guy who'll use no other.
Here, the OP was referring to a Valvoline fast lube place. That they're separately managed was mentioned
The Valvoline quick change I considered had a manager who told me there was no difference among transmission fluids.
You gotta be careful where you take your car....a lot of dog's dirt people in this world who think nothing of lying.
My senses have led me to conclude that being a liar and dishonest in trade is normal -perhaps necessary- to many people.
DIY FTW with lube and oil filter from local WM. Plenty of sensible and budget friendly choices at WM, including top-tier consumer-grade products. At least you can rest assured that it's done right. Your vehicle is your livelihood, don't mess that up. Either go with the oil you have now and make sure it's topped off, or change it yourself and then go. Or change it yourself after you get back. There is nothing worse than quickie lube.Whats your Choice?
Is that a lot? My 2020 Corolla has 245,000 miles.21 escape 1.5 150,000 miles????
OMG!!
Ponder is good; melt the miles away. They killed KGO talk radio around here...Just get on the road. The oil will be fine and it will give you something to ponder while you are driving. Maybe you could stop every couple hours and let us know if your engine blew?![]()