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SpeedRacer350 · 03-07-2023, 01:20 PM

I assume we all do the same thing: You can only buy 5 quart jugs of oil, so we buy 2 then measure out 2 quarts to use in lawn mowers and pressure washers (or just throw it a way). Buying 3 individual quarts costs way more than the 5 quart jug and single quarts aren't always available. WTF don't they sell 1 gallon (4 quart) jugs of 5w-30 so we can just buy 2 and be done with it?

They sell 1 gallon jugs of the oil for my Duramax, but it takes 10 quarts! So, I have to buy 3 of those and still throw 2 extra quarts away!

DonM · 03-07-2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedRacer350

I assume we all do the same thing: You can only buy 5 quart jugs of oil, so we buy 2 then measure out 2 quarts to use in lawn mowers and pressure washers (or just throw it a way). Buying 3 individual quarts costs way more than the 5 quart jug and single quarts aren't always available. WTF don't they sell 1 gallon (4 quart) jugs of 5w-30 so we can just buy 2 and be done with it?

They sell 1 gallon jugs of the oil for my Duramax, but it takes 10 quarts! So, I have to buy 3 of those and still throw 2 extra quarts away!

Amsoil comes in quarts (their cases have 12 quarts), which is perfect for me, since both my Camaro and my wife's Escape have 6 quart capacities. I NEVER throw away new oil, and I often turn "empty" oil bottles upside down over a jar to collect what little is left in each bottle (it adds up quick). I use this oil to lubricate EVERYTHING from firearms, to knives, or anything else that needs oil to lubricate them.

DON'T toss the "extra oil!" Find a use for it.

0stones0 · 03-07-2023, 05:27 PM

Sounds absurd that you would “throw away” what you don’t use. Put it on a shelf and use it where you can.
Also an Amsoil user. 2 gallon jugs and Im all set.

102SS · 03-08-2023, 06:14 AM

4 oil changes and the 5th is basically free

ElderJ · 03-08-2023, 08:09 AM

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4 oil changes and the 5th is basically free

This

vinman · 03-08-2023, 02:46 PM

I buy 2 5qt jugs of mobil 1 and after all the old oil is drained I pour about 1.5qts of clean stuff through before putting the plug back in so it grabs any gunk on the way down and out

SS_Don · 03-08-2023, 03:27 PM

Keep it for the next oil change.

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ariZona28 · 03-08-2023, 04:20 PM

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Keep it for the next oil change.

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THIS! It's not wine or soda pop. It doesn't go bad once you open it. However, I am anal enough that I always put a "purchase date" on the jug or bottle so I use my older stock first.

Silveradoss573 · 03-08-2023, 05:06 PM

Dumping brand new oil due to a minor inconvenience...amazing.

Bigdumogre · 03-08-2023, 08:20 PM

I use the old oil first then add the new. It doesn’t go bad sitting in the jug.

102SS · 03-09-2023, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by vinman

I buy 2 5qt jugs of mobil 1 and after all the old oil is drained I pour about 1.5qts of clean stuff through before putting the plug back in so it grabs any gunk on the way down and out

I buy a cheaper synthetic to use as a chaser.

Right now I have Pennzoil that I got for $22.99 cdn which is $16.67 usd

ElderJ · 03-09-2023, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

I buy a cheaper synthetic to use as a chaser.

I never considered running chaser fluid to remove any residual from the pan (I just drain and fill). Has that been shown to be beneficial, or is it more so just a hand-me-down routine for peace of mind?

Bigdumogre · 03-09-2023, 09:16 AM

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I never considered running chaser fluid to remove any residual from the pan (I just drain and fill). Has that been shown to be beneficial, or is it more so just a hand-me-down routine for peace of mind?

Personally I don’t see much of a benefit to doing it. It drains out pretty much all of the oil and also any sediment when it’s pouring out with it. If you really wanted to do more I would just fill it up with a cheap filter and oil and drive it for a little bit then do an oil change with the good oil. But as long as you change the oil regularly I don’t see a need for any of this. I know everyone here usually changed their cars oil before they even have too. I do like every 1,000 miles but it’s not a daily. And the oil that comes out is barely darker than the stuff I put in.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 03-09-2023, 11:52 PM

Remember conventional oil(non synthetic) in oil cans and changing every 3k miles. If you threw oil away, dad or granddad would beat your ass!

Current worst oil was yesteryears best oil choice. The times have changed for the best.
Key point: just change your oil frequently and all will be good.

03-07-2023, 01:20 PM	#1
SpeedRacer350 3rd Gen Camaro Aficionado Drives: '14 Camaro RS/SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sonoma Valley, CA Posts: 46 View My Garage	Oil Change Hassle I assume we all do the same thing: You can only buy 5 quart jugs of oil, so we buy 2 then measure out 2 quarts to use in lawn mowers and pressure washers (or just throw it a way). Buying 3 individual quarts costs way more than the 5 quart jug and single quarts aren't always available. WTF don't they sell 1 gallon (4 quart) jugs of 5w-30 so we can just buy 2 and be done with it? They sell 1 gallon jugs of the oil for my Duramax, but it takes 10 quarts! So, I have to buy 3 of those and still throw 2 extra quarts away! __________________ -Mike '14 Camaro RS/2SS L99 convertible - wine country cruiser '13 GMC 3500 SLE CC Dually Duramax - tow pig '87 Camaro - 10 second drag car that runs 11s

03-07-2023, 05:27 PM	#3
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,222 View My Garage	Sounds absurd that you would “throw away” what you don’t use. Put it on a shelf and use it where you can. Also an Amsoil user. 2 gallon jugs and Im all set. __________________

03-08-2023, 06:14 AM	#4
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,174	4 oil changes and the 5th is basically free __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

03-08-2023, 02:46 PM	#6
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	I buy 2 5qt jugs of mobil 1 and after all the old oil is drained I pour about 1.5qts of clean stuff through before putting the plug back in so it grabs any gunk on the way down and out __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

03-08-2023, 03:27 PM	#7
SS_Don Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,046 View My Garage	Keep it for the next oil change. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ '22 2SS \| Wild Cherry Tintcoat \| Design Package 3 \| NPP \| MRC \| A10 \| NAV \| Ceramic Coating \| Full Frontal PPF \| New Hood and Side Stripes \| Michelin PS AS 4 Range AFM Disabler \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| Diode Dynamics side markers \| Cold Air Inductions CAI \| LLoyd Velourtex front/trunk mats with Camaro SS logo ZL1addons Deluxe Rock Guards, Stealth Lift Pads, and Tow Hook \| Escort MAXcam360c \| Footwell Lighting \| Banks gauges in ZZPerformance pillar pod \| Paddle shifter extensions

03-08-2023, 05:06 PM	#9
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	Dumping brand new oil due to a minor inconvenience...amazing.

03-08-2023, 08:20 PM	#10
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	I use the old oil first then add the new. It doesn’t go bad sitting in the jug. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

03-09-2023, 11:52 PM	#14
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,291 View My Garage	Remember conventional oil(non synthetic) in oil cans and changing every 3k miles. If you threw oil away, dad or granddad would beat your ass! Current worst oil was yesteryears best oil choice. The times have changed for the best. Key point: just change your oil frequently and all will be good.