Are Havoline & Chevron basically the same?

[wtd]

Are these two oils basically the same? Walmarts around here don't sell Chevron Supreme but do sell the Havoline. I was thinking about trying out the Chevron, but if the Havoline is pretty much the same, I would try that. Wayne

 

[DJStillman]

Nope, they have different detergent packages. Chevron uses the better package. Every Walmart here in Michigan has Chevron Supreme, so they obviously have access to it. Personally, I would go to the Tire and Lube Manager, and ask them to get some. They should be able to.

 

[G-MAN]

If you look in the oil analysis sections, you'll see that Chevron and Havoline oils are essentially identical as far as additive chemistry.

 

[MarkC]

Only difference is the presence of magnesium in the Havoline, according to people here, as well as the Chevron rep.

 

[Ray H]

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Originally posted by G-Man II: If you look in the oil analysis sections, you'll see that Chevron and Havoline oils are essentially identical as far as additive chemistry.

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AGREE!!! The only measurable difference according to the product data sheets of both is 0.02 higher TBN for the Havoline. EVERYTHING else published is identical. (By the way, G-Man II, if your source for that mixup on cubic zirconia offers you a too-good-to-be-true deal on a diamond-encrusted gold Rolex President, walk away. Quickly...) [ October 18, 2003, 01:25 PM: Message edited by: Ray H ]