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 Blotter Spot Test Oil Analysis:VOA Helix HX7 5W30, 16,286 km blotter Shell Helix Ultra 5W40

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PedangGila
post Mar 13 2018, 11:29 PM

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Emm did you guys change the oil filter say every 7-10k km in between?
PedangGila
post Mar 15 2018, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(alphaz @ Mar 14 2018, 11:23 AM)
I didn't, because initially I wanted to change at 10k km. But I plan to change oil filter every 7k km in between oil change when I change to new oil (Mobil 1 FS Extended Performance 5w30)
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Im on mobil 1 EP too and changes filter around 7-10k mark.

QUOTE(zeng @ Mar 14 2018, 03:47 PM)
I didn't follow OEM recommeded change intervals of oil filter typically about 10,000 km ..... strictly.
Basing on oil change convenience, I do replace oil filters after 16,300 km and also 15,000 km of usage matching with engine oil change activity out of convenience.
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I felt a slight improvement after changing the oil filter in between. But yes with mobil 1 EP there's a recommended filter for one shot 20k km use.
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post Mar 16 2018, 08:58 PM

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QUOTE(zeng @ Mar 16 2018, 11:20 AM)
Changing oil filter in between oil changes is indeed another way of 'topping up' new oil with additives , thus this practice could 'prolong' OCI if one so wishes it.
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