Growing up doesn't have to suck

[BourbonNcigars]

So, almost $50 all-in.

Wow. You must have a good job. For me $50 is a month's rent, two meals, and 10 shares of stock in the first Amish-built LED (but I'm starting to wonder if I got rooked on that one).

 

[iamdub]

What is turn around time, please?

Got yer PM!

 

[iamdub]

Wow. You must have a good job. For me $50 is a month's rent, two meals, and 10 shares of stock in the first Amish-built LED (but I'm starting to wonder if I got rooked on that one).

Yeah, auto and health insurance eats up about 98% of our income here in the bayou. I have an adequate job- it bought me an '08 Tahoe . Enjoy your dirt cheap economy in Mississippi!

Considering I only do 1-2 oil changes over a 12-month period, it's not bad.

 

[iamdub]

Started the 5K service today.


Only four ounces low. I was supposed to drain this into a clean container to give to my neighbor to run in his, but I forgot and drained it into my jug out of habit:




It must've burned two of those four ounces cuz the catch can had two in it:




Had much less metal on the magnet this time. Either the new parts have finally worn in or the WIX filter catches more than the K&N:




Magnet at previous OCI:





All I had time for today was to drain the oil (collected another Blackstone sample) and remove the filter. I'm letting it drain over night. I'll inspect under the valve covers tomorrow to see how things are going after 15K miles. I have a set of low-mileage rocker arms with upgraded trunnions I'd like to swap in if I have the time. I'd also like to install the new valve cover bolt grommets. I'll at least rotate the tires and finish the oil change.

 

[pwtr02ss]

She cleeeeean boi!

 

[iamdub]

She cleeeeean boi!

The oil still having most of its lubrication and protective properties at 5K wouldn't feel like such a waste if the oil were dirty. I'd probably start running 10K OCIs but I'm still experimenting with filters. I'm switching back to the K&N this time to see if the material on the magnet increases.

 

[89Suburban]

The oil still having most of its lubrication and protective properties at 5K wouldn't feel like such a waste if the oil were dirty. I'd probably start running 10K OCIs but I'm still experimenting with filters. I'm switching back to the K&N this time to see if the material on the magnet increases.

So every one of those holes on the dipstick means 8 oz?

 

[pwtr02ss]

The oil still having most of its lubrication and protective properties at 5K wouldn't feel like such a waste if the oil were dirty. I'd probably start running 10K OCIs but I'm still experimenting with filters. I'm switching back to the K&N this time to see if the material on the magnet increases.

Cheap peace of mind.

 

[iamdub]

So every one of those holes on the dipstick means 8 oz?

Yup- 1/4 of a quart. It takes one quart to fill it from the lowest hole to the highest hole.

 

[iamdub]

Cheap peace of mind.

Yup. Changing it once or twice a year as-is makes it worth it.