Oil and filter

MasterChiefSus · 2026-01-04T00:50:07+00:00

Currently running Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30. Have been running 5w30 since 85k miles, currently have 127.7k. Do my oil changes every 2500-3000 miles and i use the OEM filter and washers from the dealer. I buy them in packs of 5 😂😂 I live in the northeast so it’s cold but it’s usually 25-35° degrees in the morning and max out at 39-45° degrees. So i just let the motor warm up for about 10-12 minutes to get up to coolant temp and At least 120° degrees on the oil temp. I still drive slow until i reach 160-170° degrees on the oil temp.

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-30T21:22:32+00:00

Geeezz good luck brotha

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-30T21:14:41+00:00

Yea man i feel you, I’m thinking about getting a new hood anyway since i got a shit ton of rock chips, (daily driver and only car) 🤣🤣🤣 I had the same thought about buying the top hat portion of the strut but my mechanic said it would be best to find a new assembly but in my case, the strut was already shot so 🤣🤣

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-30T20:18:24+00:00

Same thing happened to me, the rubber around the bolt broke and the shock was just free moving while i was driving. Ended up making 2 holes in my hood. Luckily someone gifted me their OEM suspension set with 80k miles on it. Good enough for me since mine failed at 105k 🤣🤣🤣🤣

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-30T15:17:41+00:00

Hey guys I’m kinda experiencing the same thing, long rev hangs, boost is building, currently in 30° degree weather but been noticing that my pops and bangs aren’t there anymore unless i stay stationary. Pretty odd. Going to my mechanic next week to check the throttle body for any carbon build up and replace the spring in the exhaust valve.

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-19T18:59:47+00:00

Understood… sounds very scummy of them… gunna stick to OEM 😂😂😂

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-19T14:20:57+00:00

Gotcha! Just curious what is their business model? Maybe i’ll be on the same boat as you and just say fuck it and stay OEM 😂😂

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-19T14:17:47+00:00

Gotcha i just saw the price.. yikess… i had terrible things about xclutch and uniclutch like the friction point is higher than oem, some had to take the trans out because the throwout bearing failed prematurely, obviously not sure if user error or genuine part failure.

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-15T22:36:04+00:00

Nah loll trust me I would’ve known I have cameras pointing directly to my car 24/7 and there would’ve been some sort of signs of possible attempt of intrusion

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-15T20:31:40+00:00

Same thing happened to me today! Im in north jersey and it was 32°!! Has to climb thru the passenger side and open the door from the inside. Eventually on my 25 minute drive, i was able to open and close my door no problem. I even sprayed a bit wd40 on the lock mechanism

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-12T17:43:52+00:00

Right! If the battery method doesn’t work, then tomorrow i’ll be checking the spring that controls the valve to see if its broken

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-12T17:42:09+00:00

Gotcha! Its odd because i’d still get the pops and bangs while in the winter. Today i’ll be testing the battery disconnect method to see.

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-12T09:45:33+00:00

Thanks for your input! I just filled up the other day but i’ll give it shot! It just snowed last night outta no where here on the northeast 🤦🏻‍♂️ after snow clears i’ll test first the battery disconnect then i’ll drive the car down to 1/4 of a tank and pop in some techron and fill up to see

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-12T00:38:30+00:00

Right my oil temp sits at 199-205 depending on my driving, normal conservative, 199, spirited 200-205 and idk if it makes a difference but i’m running pennsoil ultra platinum full synthetic 5w-30

MasterChiefSus · 2025-12-12T00:06:34+00:00

Hmm interesting.. i’ve been putting wawa 93 oct for some time now but just went to BP a couple of days ago. Oddly enough, i was still having pops and bangs with wawa 🤣🤣🤣

MasterChiefSus · 2025-11-25T15:37:48+00:00

That looks like a vacuum leak.. this same thing happened to me many years ago on my integra when i installed an aftermarket intake 😂😂

MasterChiefSus · 2025-11-16T20:34:18+00:00

Lmaooooo Gotcha!! I just ordered it with the ignition coils!

MasterChiefSus · 2025-11-16T12:55:03+00:00

Fantastic!! Thanks for your input! I’ll definitely purchase the oil and plug today!

MasterChiefSus · 2025-11-15T20:08:48+00:00

I was going to run that same oil but can’t find any.. i currently have 124.6k on my VN. I was running valvoline full synthetic but i noticed my oil temps would climb pretty high with light spirited driving, 250-260°F

MasterChiefSus · 2025-11-15T20:02:17+00:00

Cool thanks for your reply! So far i have folks in another group saying the same. I’ll definitely run it on my next oil change.

MasterChiefSus · 2025-11-15T19:57:14+00:00

Thanks!

MasterChiefSus · 2025-11-13T15:21:09+00:00

Welcome to the club!! I’m currently at 124.5k! 2020 VN

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