Follower asked why he has Sludge & carbon build up W Pennzoil platinum at 5k changes . The oil

[@truthseeker1979]

I collected a 1000 sample of my oil, Valvoline Restore and Protect and can see the oil is darkening, evidence of cleaning. Also, after the first 300 miles my MPG began to go up, smoother idle. I'm extremely happy with oil. 2012 Camry, 223,000.

[@anthonynastasi4098]

@@truthseeker1979 i have heard customers say the same thing

[@udrtydog1]

I'm going out on a limb here and saying that the car is never fully warmed up because it's only driving 3 to 5 mi one way and then back.. 🤔

[@anthonynastasi4098]

@@udrtydog1 every situation is different

[@udrtydog1]

@anthonynastasi4098 agreed.

[@hothmobile100]

In my opinion, his engine type is more likely why it sludges at 5k intervals than driving habits. But I agree with you that he should change his interval habit. If he didn’t have GDI, 5k intervals are fine for all driving habits using synthetic. It’s the new bullcrap engines that is the problem. GDI allows more fuel to dilute oil for one thing. I hate new designs. I’ll keep my cast iron block naturally aspirated port injection made in Japan powered vehicles until I die if possible.

[@anthonynastasi4098]

@@hothmobile100 yes sir

[@fredted1611]

The only honest answer I have heard with Valvoline Restore and Protect. Two thumbs up to you sir 👍👍. Thanks for being honest.

[@anthonynastasi4098]

Thank you!

[@jimrusch22]

My guess is this engine did not come up to temperature. The owner also did not state the time duration between oil changes. I think the oil minders are of limited usefulness.

[@whlawson5812]

Between frontal engine block cover and the engine block itself there are a couple of rounds rubber sealing the coolant flow path away from the engine lower half. If any of these seals leak very slightly will the coolant goes into engine oil without engine oil going milky?. Would this cause sludge? What if your car fuel pump operated by the cam have a minor seal leak and the small amount of E15 gasoline goes into the engine sump?. will it promte sludge?. 🤔🤔🤔

[@GixxerRider1991]

5,000 miles is too long to wait. Modern turbo GDI engines are harder on oil than the older stuff.

[@madmatt2024]

Well, a lot of manufacturers specify 5K-10K mile oil change intervals on those engines so what do you expect the average vehicle owner to do?

[@anthonynastasi4098]

3ooo if still clean n clear 4 if not 3000​

[@billwylde4846]

​@@madmatt2024 They'll learn the hard way and blame it on the sneaky auto manufacturer for the vehicle issues he/she is having. They'll be like that until they run into a video like this one. Then the Owner's eyes MIGHT be open to the fact it was himself/herself that let their vehicle go to shit. Maintaining a vehicle properly always starts with you, the Owner.

[@fredted1611]

@@GixxerRider1991 The problem is the GDI engine and guys on " Bob the oil guy "and their 10k oil changes.

[@spacecat7247]

I say turbo engines 3k miles. Or 6 months max. Na motors, 4k and 6 mo. Max. I only use full synthetic. And a top quality filter. I can see through my oil when i dump it. I dump my oil hot as well. Never cold or warm. Careful with the flushes. This product has a flush incorporated into it.

[@papiparsons9045]

I’ve been changing oil in my 2013 Fusion eco boost every 5k for the past 100k+ since new and the used oil is still translucent. But I never use Penzoil. Never ever any Penzoil

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

PUP is the best bang for the buck ! My OCI is 4,000 miles 4 months or 150 hrs ! What ever comes first ! And i dont short trip specially in the colder months !

[@papiparsons9045]

I’ve been changing oil in my 2013 Fusion eco boost every 5k for the past 100k+ and the used oil is still translucent. But I never use Penzoil. Never ever any Penzoil

[@papiparsons9045]

I’ve been changing oil in my 2013 Fusion eco boost every 5k for the past 100k+ and the used oil is still translucent. But I never use Penzoil. Never ever any Penzoil

[@monterreymxisfun3627]

I can only speak for the VQ35DE engine, but 90% of those before 2009 will get carbon in the piston rings because the low tension piston rings were improperly designed. The other 10% do 3,000 mile oil changes. It's a given that if you buy one of those vehicles, you're going to replace the engine.

[@kennethwatt3491]

True......And 5K miles at what time length ? 6 months ? 12.....18 months ? many PPL fall under "Severe Service OCI's" and don't even realize it.......

[@willg.5168]

Uh oh, well in my very clean and near impeccable '05 Yukon Denali XL with just over 100,xxx miles, I'm run'n Pennzoil ultra in it and it's still relatively clean at about 4500 miles. It's my daily and I do about 60 miles a day of open road driving to/from work and run'n other errands. Id say it's doing ok for me🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ericbutler856]

I did s bg oil flush on a ford transit and went to 3000 mile oil change i dont think i burn any oul but i started to leak for the front timing cover i e been using pensoil platinum when i do it my self and when i take it to the shop they do mobil 1 . I think i might go with the motor craft semi synthetic because im doing it around 3000 any way i do a lot of short trips . Ive heard full synthetic leaks more than full synthetic i loose about a 1/3 of a quart in 3000 miles

[@papiparsons9045]

It’s a myth that synthetic oil causes oil leaks. 30 years working in a shop and never seen it happen. However, some new engines shouldn’t use synthetic oil during their break in period. Not because of leaks.

[@ericbutler856]

I've heard it both ways I know I noticed a leak in my front timing cover after I did the flush and went full synthetic but I don't know what the shop the guy took it to used I'm guessing what ever was in the 55 gallons drums bulk oil. There was crud in the timing cover so I'm guessing it might have been leaking on and off. It seems like it leaks less now that the weather is colder

[@MarzNet256]

Question for you: I have started driving my car fewer miles on average so I was thinking of changing my OCI from every 5k miles to every 6 months (Kirkland 5w30 full synthetic and OEM filter) . What are your thoughts? Car is a 2006 Toyota Matrix with 227,000 miles. Thanks in advance.

[@glenbenton4855]

thats too long brother, specially if those fewer miles are short trips. Do it every four months. It aint too long, but I guess you get as much life out of your oil. Although every three months REALISTICALLY seems like a sweet spot

[@glenbenton4855]

imo, you do have an expert to answer

[@annathemaanderson4448]

How much does fuel quality contribute to gunk on valves on GDI engines? Surely it isn't just dependent on the oil!

[@anthonynastasi4098]

@@annathemaanderson4448 it's surly doea

[@robertendl9205]

Bad PCV valve? 😕

[@NorthlanderMN]

Using Valvoline Restore 0W-20 in my 2010 Camry 180,000 miles. Not consuming any oil. In the summer I'll use 5W-20 Valvoline Restore. I previously used the BG flush so that got most of the carbon out.

[@anthonynastasi4098]

You’re doing it right.

[@whlawson5812]

What is your engine oil consumption before using Valvoline R&P?.

[@fortnite360HZ]

Good video as using the valvoline stuff u don't know the condition of the engine so changing it early 200 to 500 miles is a good start to see how it comes out essentially u try to flush things out....to be honest u can do this with regular oil even if they never came out with Valvoline restore and protect so even any oil will clean out an engine just change it early and see how it comes out many people I know have done that in the past if they over extended on one oil change its not a big deal....the problem is u don't want to use the stuff on a regular basis people need to treat this as a flush not a regular oil change....I'd rather use a good Full Synthetic Castrol...Mobil 1 or Amsoil or Motul Redline etc a reputable oil and do the oil changes on time..........Using Valvoline restore and protect long term is nothing something I would do people that don't have issues want to experiment there really is no need to if u have a perfectly running engine with no consumption or dirty oil

[@fredperry3574]

Pennzoil has done that for more than 30 years

[@pierreexalus7858]

I heard Pennzoil was crap across the board, just a step above quacker state.

[@biz4twobiz463]

not true. the newer Pennzoil made from Natural Gas is top of the line stuff. Just watch all the lubricity tests out there. It wins and wins and wins over the competition.

[@alexandergunaka666]

Tony, my guy, where in the Sunday did you wake up? It’s Saturday, hurry to the shop my guy. It’s not prospecting day.

[@lgoamity]

Happy Saturday, just starting my weekend... Planning on an Oil Change (2nd VRP Interval on 2.4L Ecotec) tonight or Sunday... Probably should also do a GDI cleaning AND Throttle Body Cleaning too... Well maybe just the Throttle Body Cleaning... GDI had been done not too long ago. Just need to remember to take a Sample first... Don't want to mess up the results if any TB/GDI cleaners create problems

[@anthonynastasi4098]

Good luck!

[@oldbiker9739]

a dirty air cleaner will make your engine run rich and carbon up your engine.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

It won’t run rich, but it will lose power and run lower gears.

[@glenbenton4855]

5,000 mile oil changes is such a stupid """""""meme"""""" to this day. And I call it meme because its flat out ridiculous. Unless you are constantly doing high way mileage then go for it, but there is to many variables TO NOT go that long

[@papiparsons9045]

I’ve been changing oil in my 2013 Fusion eco boost every 5k for the past 100k+ and the used oil is still translucent. But I never use Penzoil. Never ever any Penzoil