Anyone know a 5w-20 that returns excellent UOAs ?

[j_mac]

So, has a particular 5w-20 proven to have consistently good used oil analyses here at BITOG?

I'm about to do my first oil change in my new car and I'm wanting an oil that has a proven track record.

To make my request even more difficult, I would like a GG-5 "SN" rated oil.

I would rather avoid synthetics and other outrageously priced oils.

Is there a 5w-20 with a following like German Castrol?

 

[austinlunsford]

Alot of people on here like Motorcraft synblend. You can get it in a 5 quart jug for cheaper than Pennzoil YB, or Castrol GTX usually. Really, any 5w20 that is rated SN would probably do the trick! Best of luck!

 

[Fordiesel69]

Motorcraft would be my first choice followed by PYB or QS.

 

[Pablo]

To answers this:

"Anyone know a 5w-20 that returns excellent UOAs ?"

I would say Amsoil XL 5W-20 (product code XLM)

 

[simple_gifts]

Anyone know one that doesn't.

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
Anyone know one that doesn't.


Truth.

 

[grampi]

Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
Anyone know one that doesn't.


That's what I was thinking too. They're all good....

 

[sw99]

Chevron Supreme!

IIRC, Valvoline WB had a fairly week add pack for a 5w20.

 

[MuzzleFlash40]

Whatever name brand is on sale.....

 

[Klutch9]

Originally Posted By: MuzzleFlash40
Whatever name brand is on sale.....


Agreed. Plus, depending if you're running an OCI on the shorter side (don't know if you are or not), any SN 5w-20 will deliver an excellent UOA.

 

[Old Mustang Guy]

I did one on two different Fords on PP and got excellent results.

 

[LeakySeals]

Same answer as the "What oil should I use? What is the BEST oil?" sticky.

 

[j_mac]

No, I'm asking for someone's opinions based on their UOA. What good is it talking about oil if we can't figure out the BETTER ones to spend our less and less valuable money on in this "gouge their eyes out" market. Trying to keep my car in good shape for as long as possible.

 

[daves87rs]

Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
Anyone know one that doesn't.


Truth x10

 

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: Pablo
Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
Anyone know one that doesn't.

Truth.

j_mac, if you understand the 2 posters above you should buy a national band name on sale with/without rebate whenever possible to keep your oil cost down to minimum.

Since you pay a lot less for oil you can shorten your normal OCI by 20-30% and your engine will spotless after 100-150k miles.

 

[hardcore302]

Motorcraft syn blend or pyb.

 

[j_mac]

...thanks for the recommendation

 

[chevrofreak]

Originally Posted By: sw99
Chevron Supreme!

IIRC, Valvoline WB had a fairly week add pack for a 5w20.


And yet Valvoline shows great UOA's for their "weak" additive packages.

 

[rraiderr]

The Amsoil XL 5W-20 has good UOA's. There are many posted.

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: rraiderr
The Amsoil XL 5W-20 has good UOA's. There are many posted.


Truth. My primary recommendation.