The local Blaine's Farm & Fleet in IL has Pennzoil conventional for 1.98$ a quart or $23.88 a case in multiple grades as well as Formula Shell for $1.88 a quart or $22.68 a case and Shell Rotella T 15W40 for $10.68 a gallon. I have read the raves on the YB, and would like suggestions on brand & application grades for my vehicles. I am loving this site more and more by the day!
1. I have a 2002 Saturn with the 1.9L SOHC 5-Speed 155k original miles which has always gotten the cheapest 5W30 conventional with Wix filters using the GM OCI reminder and leaks a little oil in rear main seal but not much on its 3rd and last of a case of Mobil Clean 5000. I am the 2nd owner and know the original who took care of this car very very well.
2. Honda Certified 2003 Odyssey with 3.5L VTEC 69k miles, just purchased with Honda certified used warranty and am due for my first oil change at 70k miles I get Honda filters for $2 so I will use those. I am the 2nd owner.
3. 2005 Chevy Blazer 4.3L 5-Speed 28k original miles which has seen nothing but Mobil 1 Truck/SUV 5W30 Super Synthetic with Mobil 1 Extended Performance filters & Shell 93 Octane since it's first oil change at every 4k or less miles. I am debating switching to regular conventional as I don't drive this vehicle but maybe 4k miles a year now with minimal highway driving. I try to keep Techron in every tank of gas as this car sits for a week or three at a time without being driven, especially in the winter. Yes it is my baby, and yes I am so upside down in payments I plan to keep forever. I didnt used to have to pay for oil changes for this truck but I do now and lost my job, so I am super broke. I have considered switching to Pennzoil Platinum though. I am the original owner and have listed mods in my signature.
P.S. I do the maintenance on my parent's two 2002 Santa Fes one is fwd & one is awd both with about 70k miles and I think I remember seeing 15w40 as an acceptable weight in the owners manual. I know they give like 4 different choices. I was considereing purchasing the Rotella T for these vehicles.
Thanks in advance for everyone's time and advice. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
1. I have a 2002 Saturn with the 1.9L SOHC 5-Speed 155k original miles which has always gotten the cheapest 5W30 conventional with Wix filters using the GM OCI reminder and leaks a little oil in rear main seal but not much on its 3rd and last of a case of Mobil Clean 5000. I am the 2nd owner and know the original who took care of this car very very well.
2. Honda Certified 2003 Odyssey with 3.5L VTEC 69k miles, just purchased with Honda certified used warranty and am due for my first oil change at 70k miles I get Honda filters for $2 so I will use those. I am the 2nd owner.
3. 2005 Chevy Blazer 4.3L 5-Speed 28k original miles which has seen nothing but Mobil 1 Truck/SUV 5W30 Super Synthetic with Mobil 1 Extended Performance filters & Shell 93 Octane since it's first oil change at every 4k or less miles. I am debating switching to regular conventional as I don't drive this vehicle but maybe 4k miles a year now with minimal highway driving. I try to keep Techron in every tank of gas as this car sits for a week or three at a time without being driven, especially in the winter. Yes it is my baby, and yes I am so upside down in payments I plan to keep forever. I didnt used to have to pay for oil changes for this truck but I do now and lost my job, so I am super broke. I have considered switching to Pennzoil Platinum though. I am the original owner and have listed mods in my signature.
P.S. I do the maintenance on my parent's two 2002 Santa Fes one is fwd & one is awd both with about 70k miles and I think I remember seeing 15w40 as an acceptable weight in the owners manual. I know they give like 4 different choices. I was considereing purchasing the Rotella T for these vehicles.
Thanks in advance for everyone's time and advice. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
