Mineral , semi synthetic or fully synthetic?

**oj88** · April 9th, 2019 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by sp00nman

Anu po size ng Ertiga drain plug? Nakalagay sa online shopping M14 x 1.5, meron din M14 x 1.25

https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/m...90lGX&search=1

TIA

The important number is the first one; M14. It's a metric screw that is 14mm in diameter. The last number is the length of the bolt in cm. Both 1.5 and 1.25 cm bolts will fit your Ertiga.

There's usually a 2nd number that specifies the thread pitch, but it's been omitted in this case.

**travajante** · April 9th, 2019 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by oj88

The important number is the first one; M14. It's a metric screw that is 14mm in diameter. The last number is the length of the bolt in cm. Both 1.5 and 1.25 cm bolts will fit your Ertiga.

There's usually a 2nd number that specifies the thread pitch, but it's been omitted in this case.

A respectful correction, sir. The 1.25 & 1.5 are thread pitches not bolt lengths. One has to know the correct one for the car make/model.

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**oj88** · April 9th, 2019 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

A respectful correction, sir. The 1.25 & 1.5 are thread pitches not bolt lengths. One has to know the correct one for the car make/model.

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You're right.

**sp00nman** · April 9th, 2019 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by oj88

You're right.

Thanks, oj88 and travajante! Helpful info.
Online seller says that 1.5 fits the Zukis. I may get both pitches para lang sigurado.
Will wait till tomorrow for further feedback before ordering plus the engine oil / filter

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**Orana** · May 4th, 2019 02:37 PM

If you use fully synthetic engine oil but with lousy oil filter, it is also wasteful. The main point is to change more regularly if you use semi syn or medium, then your car will be fine. It all depends on your budget.

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**Lin Dan** · May 4th, 2019 05:32 PM

During my short stint in Seattle, the BMW X5 I drove requires an oil change interval of every 10,000 miles or 16,093 kms! When I brought it in for service, they used the BMW TwinPower Turbo 5w-30 fully synthetic motor oil (approximately 7 quarts). I asked the service manager on why it takes 10,000 miles for an oil change? He reasons out that the weather in Seattle is relatively cool (average of 52 degrees F or 11 degrees Celsius) and stop and go traffic is isolated during rush hours only. This explains for an extended oil change interval using a fully synthetic motor oil - cold ambient temperature and lesser stop and go traffic.

**StockEngine** · May 4th, 2019 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Lin Dan

During my short stint in Seattle, the BMW X5 I drove requires an oil change interval of every 10,000 miles or 16,093 kms! When I brought it in for service, they used the BMW TwinPower Turbo 5w-30 fully synthetic motor oil (approximately 7 quarts). I asked the service manager on why it takes 10,000 miles for an oil change? He reasons out that the weather in Seattle is relatively cool (average of 52 degrees F or 11 degrees Celsius) and stop and go traffic is isolated during rush hours only. This explains for an extended oil change interval using a fully synthetic motor oil - cold ambient temperature and lesser stop and go traffic.

cooling system will maintain operating temps naman..

7liters of oil.. that's what makes the oci longer.

try extending oci on 3L of oil..

**gearhead000** · May 4th, 2019 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by papi smith

Suki ka na Ng Mag1 Sir baludoy, madalas kita makita na mag post na naka tyempo ka Ng sale nyan [emoji16]

Nakagamit din ako nyan, 2 or 3 times ata, pero namamahalan na ako kasi, for 1.9k complete oil change package na yan using mineral oil, tutal, every 6 months naman palit ko

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I bought mine on sale for only Php1,400 at Rob Handyman a few weeks ago. (Madami sila chemicals for auto maintenance on sale).