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PP is decent and the current BITOG darling, but there is plenty of data on this site showing that Synpower is just as good. Ignore the naysayers who seem to think Valvoline is an inferior oil. Valvoline Synpower has proven to go as far as PP and perform just as well. The problem Valvoline has...

Valvoline conventional and SynPower have both turned in very good UOA's even at high mileage intervals up to 10k. Myself, I would run the conventional to 6k and the synthetic to 9k without worry, but I don't put on near as many highway miles as you do. Here are some of the UOA's turned in for...

It depends on where the Walmart is located. The ST oil that PQIA tested is supplied by XOM and is very close or the same as Exxon Superflo. Other Walmarts are supplied by WPP, so the formulation is not quite the same. With all that said, either would probably be okay for 5k, but I would choose...

Originally Posted By: whip I've never understood all of the walmart hype either. The prices aren't any cheaper than other places. Combine that with dealing with the normal walmart customer. No thanks, I'll shop else where. +2. Supertech is probably an okay oil, but knowing Wally's tactics for...

Vue - Follow the OLM Aveo - 3mo/3k severe, 6mo/7.5k normal Both cars qualify for severe service based on driving distances and only accumulate about 9k per year each. I have them on a diet of full synthetic 6 month schedule with changes in April and October to avoid being on my back under a car...

I haven't been in a quick lube place in 12 years. I had used them before for convenience, but can count on both hands the amount of times I have been in one since I started driving 26 years ago. Dad had me changing the oil on his 1970 Bonneville wagon when I was 13. After I got my own ride, I...

Originally Posted By: beast3300 I think I read on here that Mobil DriveClean bulk is also Exxon Superflo. That is the assumption. Clean (bulk) and Superflo appear to be one in the same. Clean 5000 has a little more Calcium and a higher starting TBN according to PQIA. Other than that, Clean...

Originally Posted By: cryption I prefer the Valvoline myself +2. PP is a great oil, but nothing wrong with Synpower or the MC you were running before. Use them with confidence and sleep well.

Originally Posted By: mshu7 FYI - I was at my local Wal-Mart today here in Brownsburg and there is no Ultra to be found. Just checked the south Dayton store tonight, and not only no Ultra on the shelves, but all of the price stickers for it are gone also.

Originally Posted By: garlicbreadman regardless of price....synpower. just check the used oil analysis section +2. Very good oil that doesn't get the respect it deserves around here.

Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite If you pop your hood for a level check at a fillup: 1) the oil has not drained back completely, 2) the dipstick reading will be "suspect" due to wipe and re-insert, 3) you may be off to work or a function where you dont want your clothes at risk of becoming...

I put NGK Iridiums in the Aveo, and will use the same in the Saturn when the time comes. Performance seems to be a little better than the NGK copper's that came with the car. The original coppers were pretty burnt after only 26k of use. For some reason, this engine seems to be hard on plugs, so...

Originally Posted By: Spyder7 Originally Posted By: Ken2 I think there is an error in the story. Warren Oil does not make the Wal*Mart and Sam's Club products. That is made by the separate, but similarly named Warren Performance Products and Warren Distribution. Note the WPP on the bottom of...

Man that sucks. I was getting my P1's for $9.48 for a 2 pack from Amazon, now it is $10.15 for 1. Guess I'll be catching K-Mart on sale instead from now on.

I may have missed it, but does anyone know yet who worked with GM to develop and is manufacturing the new Dexos factory fill? Since XOM is on the fence and SOPUS is already on-board, does that mean SOPUS scooped the contract from XOM and that PP is the new factory fill? Seems kinda odd that we...