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Old 05-17-2014, 07:32 AM   #20 (permalink)
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I updated a thread a BITOG with another good PU 5/30 sampling on our 2010. Still under warranty so I follow Schedule 2. Winter based changes have less miles overall as the car sits more when salt is present.

SN based oils are mostly blends of GroupIII to get to the spec, so even running 'dino' for 5-7500 miles results in excellent wear in most vehicles.

Don't over think it: 5K OCI perfectly fine with any SM/SN rated product. Premium synthetics can have better add packs, be more shear stable etc...may make you feel better when you redline it occasionally but when 99+% of the miles on the engine fall below 3500 RPM, the oil is fine.

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