Guys, I don't know abt the price of synthetics in the States. But back here in Asia as in Indonesia, Mobil1 0w-40 retail for US$ 28++
I personally have tried Petronas Syntium 3000 which is rated API SL and believe me it is a good oil.
[ April 10, 2004, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: Jiao ]