Just picked up 4 quarts of the 10w-30 Supertech high mileage oil for 1.44/quart (new bottle), I figured it was worth a try in an older beater of mine. Supertech's high mileage 10w-30 was the only high mileage oil in this grade to have the energy concerving label on the starburst all the others are just blank, is it less thick than other high mileage 10w-30's? This oil is only like 20 cents more a quart than regular supertech oil so I really wonder if it's really all that different.
Anyone using Supertech HM right now?
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I just changed the oil and filter in my dad's 1989 Cadillac Sedan Deville with SuperTech High Mileage 10W30 and a SuperTech filter.
I've driven the car about a hundred miles in the past few days and so far it seems to be running just fine. His Caddy had a small, occasional drip of oil (about one or two drops overnight) so hopefully this HM stuff will help out a little bit. It's too early to say, but I'll report back later. I'll probably get a UOA done on it when I change it next time.
I've driven the car about a hundred miles in the past few days and so far it seems to be running just fine. His Caddy had a small, occasional drip of oil (about one or two drops overnight) so hopefully this HM stuff will help out a little bit. It's too early to say, but I'll report back later. I'll probably get a UOA done on it when I change it next time.
Well, we know ST has no marketing budget.
I used it an thought it was good.
Are any of you with ST HM planning on doing a UOA? That might be interesting to see...
I'm using it right now. I have over a 1100 miles on it(10w30) so far the oil consumption seems to be about the same as with trop artic 10w30.I started topping off with the 10w40 to see if it will slow down.I have sent 2 e-mails to wpp to try and get some specs and so far no reply.
Next time guys you may want to spend A little xtra $$$ for something better.. sorry my Opinion, check out this thread about their Full synthetic gear oil... http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=000317
I am using it in two vehicles and "like it". I have a Toyota Tacoma 4 banger with 185k that was noisy. I put in the HM and she's quiet as a mouse. Could there be some moly in it?
For the price, oh, yeah, I think it's a keeper.
Mike
For the price, oh, yeah, I think it's a keeper.
Mike
Yeah, right. My dad's Cadillac is worth a whopping $1,500 or so, but only when the sun is shining and the birds are singing.
The car is a road warrior and I'm betting it will probably make it to 200,000 miles. I highly doubt AMSOIL, Mobil 1, Red Line, et al (or any other oil for that matter) would be able to make it last even one mile longer.
When it dies, it dies. He's gotten his money's worth out of that thing.
A UOA defeats the purpose of being a cheapskate.
I completely agree with you there man. I would use the cheapest thing available if I knew the car was $hit or could crack any time, again just my opinion if I was gonna keep a car for a long time I would spring for a better product. I've used ST exclusively on my 87 pathfinder cause I just didnt care what happened to that thing!
HM oils are marketing tool not real difference in oil chemistry. For the money buy the Grp III wally world syn stuff instead of the HM offering.
If you want to help your engine AND keep costs low: buy the conventional and add LC or Auto-RX as needed. Cheaper and more effective. The reason LC and Auto-RX are so popular on this board is because informed enthusiasts use analysis to verify things.
Terry
If you want to help your engine AND keep costs low: buy the conventional and add LC or Auto-RX as needed. Cheaper and more effective. The reason LC and Auto-RX are so popular on this board is because informed enthusiasts use analysis to verify things.
Terry
No doubt Terry but it depends on which oils you compare. I've spent a lot of time lately going thru the archives. A lot of the stuff on here has been analyzed to death. Yet people ask the same questions. For me, though, I am thinking of "value" in comparison to say Supertech's "regular" dino, which is only $.30 cheaper per 5 quarts. Where as the "synth" is double the price per 5 quarts.
BrianWC, thats why at least a annual oil analysis for YOUR unit properly interpreted is cheap insurance and takes lots of guessing out of the equation.
When I interpret a oil analysis for a customer I am comparing my data base to 100's ( normally,unless you drive a Yugo) lube combos with that unit family to compare to your application. I then work within the budget and desires of the customer to tailor a regimen to follow. Saving that customer money through improved efficiency and performance while limiting wear for durability.
BTW you are the demographic that the marketer is targeting by paying .30c more while the oil is not .30c better for your engine.
When I interpret a oil analysis for a customer I am comparing my data base to 100's ( normally,unless you drive a Yugo) lube combos with that unit family to compare to your application. I then work within the budget and desires of the customer to tailor a regimen to follow. Saving that customer money through improved efficiency and performance while limiting wear for durability.
BTW you are the demographic that the marketer is targeting by paying .30c more while the oil is not .30c better for your engine.
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