Best Conventional for Shorter Intervals.

[Gene K]

Right now Im using Mopar (Pennzoil conventional) Bulk 5W20 in my truck because its free. Ive got a 6 month Maximum OCI (Warranty Requirement). That generally coincides with 3000 - 4000 miles in a truck with a 6 Qt oil capacity that averages 19.2 mpg.

Im thinking of using Quaker State Advanced Durability (or maybe Havoline?) when I start paying for it. Im reluctant to use an oil sodium based additive package (Mobil Super 5000).

Any better options for price/performance for short intervals?

Does it really matter or should you just get whatever is on sale that week thats produced by a reputable blender?

PS After it hits 5 years old its likely to see 2 year drains with an Extended Drain Lubricant but Im reluctant to write off the 5-year Engine Warranty.

 

[volk06]

Originally Posted By: Gene K
Right now Im using Mopar (Pennzoil conventional) Bulk 5W20 in my truck because its free. Ive got a 6 month Maximum OCI (Warranty Requirement). That generally coincides with 3000 - 4000 miles in a truck with a 6 Qt oil capacity that averages 19.2 mpg.

Im thinking of using Quaker State Advanced Durability (or maybe Havoline?) when I start paying for it. Im reluctant to use an oil sodium based additive package (Mobil Super 5000).

Any better options for price/performance for short intervals?

Does it really matter or should you just get whatever is on sale that week thats produced by a reputable blender?

PS After it hits 5 years old its likely to see 2 year drains with an Extended Drain Lubricant but Im reluctant to write off the 5-year Engine Warranty.


Why are you reluctant to use sodium base add pack oil? They turn out low wear numbers on short oci. For that oci and you driving habits, use what ever is cheapest. Nextgen is now .99 for 5qts but is sodium based add pack.

 

[Gene K]

Originally Posted By: volk06
Originally Posted By: Gene K
Right now Im using Mopar (Pennzoil conventional) Bulk 5W20 in my truck because its free. Ive got a 6 month Maximum OCI (Warranty Requirement). That generally coincides with 3000 - 4000 miles in a truck with a 6 Qt oil capacity that averages 19.2 mpg.

Im thinking of using Quaker State Advanced Durability (or maybe Havoline?) when I start paying for it. Im reluctant to use an oil sodium based additive package (Mobil Super 5000).

Any better options for price/performance for short intervals?

Does it really matter or should you just get whatever is on sale that week thats produced by a reputable blender?

PS After it hits 5 years old its likely to see 2 year drains with an Extended Drain Lubricant but Im reluctant to write off the 5-year Engine Warranty.


Why are you reluctant to use sodium base add pack oil? They turn out low wear numbers on short oci. For that oci and you driving habits, use what ever is cheapest. Nextgen is now .99 for 5qts but is sodium based add pack.


Ive posted a separate topic on that specific issue. It may simply be an unfounded bias on my part.

 

[Lead Shoes]

EDIT: I asked the same question as Volk...

With under 5k in 6 months you can use what ever brand name conventional is on sale or the cheapest and be fine.

 

[fdcg27]

If you really dislike sodium in an add pack, stay with SOPUS.
You could use Pennzoil Conventional, Quaker State Conventional or FS and get some molly and no sodium.
Any of these oils can be found pretty cheap too.
I understand where you're comin' from, although sodium may not be that bad as an additive

 

[Loobed]

Originally Posted By: Gene K


Any better options for price/performance for short intervals?



Not better, but the same: Valvoline conventional, NextGen, Peak, and Mobil 5000.

 

[Stephen_G]

Just go to napa and get whatever is on sale.

 

[Gene K]

Originally Posted By: Loobed
Originally Posted By: Gene K


Any better options for price/performance for short intervals?



Not better, but the same: Valvoline conventional, NextGen, Peak, and Mobil 5000.


Im somewhat nervous about that Sodium Add Pack when my truck has HOAT/G05 type coolant which is essentially Potassium free.
That would mean I would have to rely on the somewhat unreliable glycol test to spot an internal coolant leak.

 

[crazyoildude]

buy any api sn oil you can find ON SALE in the weight you should use and use it...
there is No best oil most of it is pretty good though

 

[KCJeep]

Cheap, name brand, top quality and no sodium I'd pick Quaker State Conventional.

 

[ArtDart]

TropArtic @ Sam's is reasonable & sodium free

 

[yesthatsteve]

Originally Posted By: Gene K

Does it really matter or should you just get whatever is on sale that week thats produced by a reputable blender?


This is it right here. For a reasonably short OCI, you're in good shape with any reputable oil that meets the manufacturer's specifications. If it's on sale, and you feel comfortable putting it in your truck, that's the oil for you.

 

[Doc Holiday]

Originally Posted By: Ringo
TropArtic @ Sam's is reasonable & sodium free


I agree. It's the cheapest "Name Brand" oil around here and is syn. blend to boot. I also like the "buy from American" when I can...Conoco Phillips is an American Co.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

You are getting the best conventional oil on the planet for free? Then why stop using it?

A very good indicator on why "non-value priced" Pennzoil is the best selling conventional in the world, can be found on the consumers smiling faces.

If the stuff didn't work as well, it wouldn't be #1.
No I don't work for SOPUS. Don't know anyone that's employed there.

 

[Gene K]

Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
You are getting the best conventional oil on the planet for free? Then why stop using it?

A very good indicator on why "non-value priced" Pennzoil is the best selling conventional in the world, can be found on the consumers smiling faces.

If the stuff didn't work as well, it wouldn't be #1.
No I don't work for SOPUS. Don't know anyone that's employed there.


That would be my choice if I put double the mileage on every 6 months or I could do 1 year drains under warranty... It just seems a waste to dump it every 2750-3750 miles...Seems like many cheaper options would do just as well given th 6 month restriction.