$20 budget oil choice.

[JeffKeryk]

I will loan the OP $5 to end this struggle …

How do I get in on that deal? What's a poor boy to do? Sheesh.

 

[Urshurak776]

If you have a Costco near you, the Kirkland synthetic someone already mentioned is $15 for 5 quarts right now. I bought a 4 pack online with free shipping.

 

[Wireman1987]

Valvoline maxlife synblend
super tech full synthetic 20k miles
Quaker state synthetic

Which one would you choose. I had 4 family vehicles I will do oil change to . They all use 5w30. My oil filter choice properly fram orange can. Or STP blue oil filter. 5k or 6 month oil change .

For 5k-6mon oci’s I’d run the snot out of super tech. Both filters will take it equally well. The Quaker state is right there with the super tech.

 

[ATex7239]

QS has a $10 rebate for 10 qt still going and is $20 per 5 qt jug at my local Walmart. I’d probably go with that. Or for few dollars more there is Quaker State Ultimate Protection. Always at a good value.

 

[joekingcorvette]

Kirkland voter here as well. I purchased a couple boxes of the 2 pack 5 quarts jugs for $29.99 each a couple of days ago. I have used Kirkland for years without any problems.

 

[Wireman1987]

Kirkland voter here as well. I purchased a couple boxes of the 2 pack 5 quarts jugs for $29.99 each a couple of days ago. I have used Kirkland for years without any problems.

Have a jug reserved for my next oil change

 

[MetalSlug]

I don't like high mileage oils for cars not already leaking, so that would eliminate the maxlife for me.

Either of the other two would be fine.

If you need more than 5 quarts you might want to consider the Chevron boxes - there a good deal if you need 5+ quarts.

I like that box for $22. But it’s not available here in DFW Texas . Not even shipping

 

[tblt44]

In this order
Qs
Supertech
Valvoline

 

[shortyb]

Spend a few more bucks to get a lot more value. Castrol 0w-40 is 23.97 in amazon for or the 5w-40 at walmart that's the same price but on shelves but the 0w-40 costs the same and is better but has to be ordered from amazon, walmart doesn't carry it.

Walmart does have it, but usually not on the shelves. Just bought 6-5qt. jugs at $23.97 and should be here today.

I like that box for $22. But it’s not available here in DFW Texas . Not even shipping

Tried Walmart shipping? I can get that box to my door for $22.98.

 

[CarLuver]

Costco has kirkland on sale now for $29.99 for 10 quarts . great for 5k mile oil changes

 

[duck__dodgers]

4 jugs of 5 qt. Kirkland = $54; and you have cash left over for some Supertech filters.

the 4-pack, not the boxes of 2 jugs that other people have mentioned

IIRC, you can order from the Costco website w/o a membership.

https://www.costco.com/kirkland-sig...or-oil-5-quart,-4-pack.product.100690432.html

 

[GaryMX5]

I've been using QS full synthetic for years now as my Mazda's enjoy the extra dose of moly it provides. But based on price as well as quality you sure can't beat Costco's Kirkland oils. Since the OP has four cars all using the same oil wt. the costco option makes sense as it can easily be bought in bulk and result in significant savings.

 

[facility1]

for the money its hard to beat Quaker State Ultimate or with the rebates or sales when they come up, noting the major brands like Mobil 1,Valvoline ,Pennzoil etc. Are generally good buys for what you get.

 

[Auto tech]

I seriously doubt spending the extra $5 vs either the ST (Warren gets their base stock often from XOM), or Quaker State (compares favorably to Shell's other brand PP) would make any difference for a 5K OCI in a family vehicle.

Unfortunately even though super tech is good oil. It's re-refined base stock has kept me from getting it. The price difference is not low enough for me

 

[walterjay]

Quaker State. A GTL oil.

 

[THORROMIG]

Quaker State Full Synthetic but -- I want a Super Tech filter instead of the OCOD...

 

[barkingspider]

Supertech
Quakerstate
Maxlife

 

[FlyingTexan]

Valvoline maxlife synblend
super tech full synthetic 20k miles
Quaker state synthetic

Which one would you choose. I had 4 family vehicles I will do oil change to . They all use 5w30. My oil filter choice properly fram orange can. Or STP blue oil filter. 5k or 6 month oil change .

Quaker State is the only answer.

 

[Wireman1987]

I've been using QS full synthetic for years now as my Mazda's enjoy the extra dose of moly it provides. But based on price as well as quality you sure can't beat Costco's Kirkland oils. Since the OP has four cars all using the same oil wt. the costco option makes sense as it can easily be bought in bulk and result in significant savings.

You’ll find the lower end Quaker state to be nearly identical to the additive pack used by Warren for super tech and Kirkland signature. 60-100 ppm molybdenum is average in that price range. Even Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy comes in low around 70-90ppm +/-
Castrol edge is one of the higher end in molybdenum which Wally has under $25 for 5Qt jugs. 130-200 ppm

 

[GW.]

Havoline 6qt boxes $25 each with Carquest red oil filters under $5 each with 20% off online.