Blackstone really knows their clientele, the way they gush over the care of your engine is akin to getting a glowing report at a parent teacher conference for your 8 year old. I pay them for the important data but I come back for the attaboys.
One cycle with the high mileage stuff shouldn’t be enough to swell seals and cause issues.
As for what oil to use… I’ve seen everything from whatever is on sale at Costco to Amsoil Signature Series bandied about on various oil threads on here so the brands may be somewhat arbitrary.
FWIW...
I never add what’s recommended, I’m assuming there is a residual amount left behind. I fill until it’s full on the stick and run it for a few minutes then check again 20 min or so later after I clean stuff up. I fill the filter as well, idk if it fills as you fill from the oil fill but the...
I chose 0W30, I’m 2 changes in without any difference other than quieter on start up and pressure showing on the gauge. @gaijin makes a very astute observation about it not being mentioned in the manual; however, I share @gasman4u thoughts on the matter. I went back and forth on this so many...
I switched to 0W30 and just got back from a 5k mile road trip towing and running trails in CO and hot a$$ Moab, I’m glad I made the switch. Yeah, that weight may be tougher to find in the middle of nowhere but I can carry a few quarts without trouble and if I need more than that I have bigger...