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For those wondering why hybrid vehicles might have a special formulation of oil, the engine stops and starts a lot more than a regular ice car. Also the oil will spend a lot more time at the cooler end of its temperature range, and miles driven no longer translates directly to wear on the oil. So it can build up some contaminants or water that would normally be burned off.
A hybrid's engine might not need oil specifically engineered for it but there can be advantages.
Picked up 3 of these way back when it first went on clearance and stores had an extra 25% off plus $15 AA gift cards but to answer your question:
On my first change with the Valvoline and my Ford hybrid Atkinson cycle engine has never been as quiet when it runs. Had been running the Kirkland prior to that. Keep in mind these jugs are probably years old stock at this point, I think mine were late 2022 maybe early 2023. Still within usable guidelines but something to be aware of.
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Change your oil people. I'll take any car with 5000 mile oil changes with any synthetic oil vs any car with 10k oil changes. More changes are more better. Don't get caught up on what oil is best just change your oil people
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Select Advance Auto Parts stores have Valvoline Hybrid Full Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil for $19.95. Store pickup is free where stock permits.
https://shop.advanceaut
Been using Mobil 1
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A hybrid's engine might not need oil specifically engineered for it but there can be advantages.
If correct, Mobil 1 today is better.
Been using Mobil 1
On my first change with the Valvoline and my Ford hybrid Atkinson cycle engine has never been as quiet when it runs. Had been running the Kirkland prior to that. Keep in mind these jugs are probably years old stock at this point, I think mine were late 2022 maybe early 2023. Still within usable guidelines but something to be aware of.
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