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Like most people say here, just use a 5w-30 Dexos oil and it’ll be fine. The thing to watch out for is that GM issued a TSB on using oil filters with too low of a by-pass pressure setting. It should be something above 20 psi. Some aftermarket ones are set too low. The good news is that the OEM...

Not enough data to come to any sort of conclusion. It's just as likely that you got a tank of "bad gas" or something. For that matter, does anyone know what is the factory fill on a Kia Sorrento? They might have used a 5w-20 or 0w-20 as "break in" oil.

I just got one of these, but the price was on "rollback" to $20.00 even. $33 a box is a good price, but $20 (with no rebates involved) is outstanding.

Originally Posted by LotI I've been using my O'Reilly $5 off $10 coupons to buy some WL10290XP filters for my new TourX. Very well built, better than the PF64 that is now an e-core design. Made in US, stamped with Mann-Hummel right on the filter. I was happy when I saw that as Mann is my go-to...

Originally Posted by KCJeep It says "Made in the USA of foreign and domestic minerals" in tiny print on the back. It's new production as far as I know, its labeled "Full Synthetic Advanced MST SAE 5w40". I think that is new stuff, the older would have been labeled "Synpower" I believe...

There are very few choices that "officially" meet the FCA MS 12991 specification. I'm cutting and pasting from one of my previous posts: Amsoil: they don't explicitly state that it meets the standard, but they recommend their Classic European Formula 5w40 Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5w40. The oil...

Would you like to be the first to try Amazon Basics Euro 5w40? It's made by Warren too, but only claims the A3/B4 specification. it's entirely possible it's the same as the Supertech. But when you can get Castrol 5w-40 or Mobil 1 High Mileage 10w-40 at Wal-Mart cheaper, what's the point?

Originally Posted By: Shannow The problem with Y2K is that nothing happened PRECISELY because people were alarmed about it. Had the issue not been identified, and actions not been taken, then yes, the power would have gone out (at least in my state)...the issue was real, the issue got worked...

I loved listening to the show, but it spawned much of the conspiracy nuttiness that society is suffering from today. For example, I like how none of the disasters that were predicted on the show ever happened. Like Y2K. One of my favorite moments was when Art asked, in the way that only Art...

I'm unsure when they made the change, but I know the 2017's didn't come with the 9-speed ZF transmission that people complain about. The 2017, I believe, came with an 6-speed made by Asin which must be OK, because nobody talks about it. The 1.4 turbo engine has a reputation for being pretty...

Originally Posted By: edyvw Castrol 0W40, Mobil1 0W40, Pennzoil 0W40, all available in Wal Mart. All fine oils, but none of those claim to meet MS-12991. I suspect they would all work, but some of us have a warranty to worry about. This really only affects turbocharged Fiats and Jeep...

I just was looking and Valvoline has a new PDS that does NOT mention MS-12991 anywhere. So, buyer beware.

If anyone is interested, I've been scouring the internet for oils that meet this standard and the pickings are a little slim here in the USA. Here is what I found: Amsoil: they don't explicitly state that it meets the standard, but they recommend their Classic European Formula 5w40 Pennzoil...

The difference between a 5w20 and a 0w20 is minor. They recommend the 0w20 because, at a minimum, the 0w20 is at least a synthetic blend. I'd rather have a good 0w20 synthetic than a 5w20 conventional.

I just traded in my Mustang. My new car uses Pennzoil 5W-40 Euro formula. It's $9.00 per quart! And they just opened a new Rural King 25 miles away from me! I bought two jugs of Harvest King I can't personally use and gave them to my sister for her car.