I prefer Pennzoil myself, although lately in my beater I've been running what's on sale. In my favorites I run synthetic oils, PP and Mobil 1 now.
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Best Conventional Oil?
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Originally Posted By: cos
Lets narrow it down to 5W30 oils:
1)Available everywhere - Pennzoil
2)Boutique - Schaeffer's
I thought Schaeffer's 5w-30 was a semi-synthetic.
Of course, some may still argue that Group III oils are conventionals, but that might widen the debate some.
Lets narrow it down to 5W30 oils:
1)Available everywhere - Pennzoil
2)Boutique - Schaeffer's
I thought Schaeffer's 5w-30 was a semi-synthetic.
Of course, some may still argue that Group III oils are conventionals, but that might widen the debate some.
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Originally Posted By: W_John_C
Basically...whats the best conventional oil out there today? I'm a firm believer in synthetics...and run M1 and PP in the cars I maintain...but there's still those out there who believe they only need conventional. I want to know what to recommend to them, backed up with iron clad fact from the oil source, BITOG.
I'd say the best bang for the buck would be MC semi-synth. It's price ranged to be nearly identical (and in many cases below) conventional oils at WM.
Naturally, if I ran across some really banging deal (like $0.49 after rebate) ..it would surely be tempting to take advantage of. I personally can't stand rebates ..but that's just me.
I share Quest's view, more or less. In common usage I just don't think it will make a difference. Now not all SM oils are created equal. They do have to meet the same thresholds of endurance ..but some can meet them better than others. Given the severity of the testing for certification, I'd still say that all of them do a great job.
Basically...whats the best conventional oil out there today? I'm a firm believer in synthetics...and run M1 and PP in the cars I maintain...but there's still those out there who believe they only need conventional. I want to know what to recommend to them, backed up with iron clad fact from the oil source, BITOG.
I'd say the best bang for the buck would be MC semi-synth. It's price ranged to be nearly identical (and in many cases below) conventional oils at WM.
Naturally, if I ran across some really banging deal (like $0.49 after rebate) ..it would surely be tempting to take advantage of. I personally can't stand rebates ..but that's just me.
I share Quest's view, more or less. In common usage I just don't think it will make a difference. Now not all SM oils are created equal. They do have to meet the same thresholds of endurance ..but some can meet them better than others. Given the severity of the testing for certification, I'd still say that all of them do a great job.
Originally Posted By: 96hb
Honestly, it doesn't really matter. As long as you change the oil 2-3 times a year, it's all the same, IMO. I have neglected my Civic in the past, running Supertech with a Fram filter for thousands of miles, and I have just recently began taking better care of it. But the car has 190k miles on it and still runs great, and has never had any breakage due to oiling. I've gone as much as changing it twice a year on Supertech and it was fine. Just make sure it's topped off and don't worry about it. Now I realize that some are anal about it and some cars may require more attention. But the average vehicle will run a long time just as long as it has some sort of oil in it.
You sir , have no place here on this forum . Dino oil and Fram filters , yee gads .
And I agree with every thing you said .
Honestly, it doesn't really matter. As long as you change the oil 2-3 times a year, it's all the same, IMO. I have neglected my Civic in the past, running Supertech with a Fram filter for thousands of miles, and I have just recently began taking better care of it. But the car has 190k miles on it and still runs great, and has never had any breakage due to oiling. I've gone as much as changing it twice a year on Supertech and it was fine. Just make sure it's topped off and don't worry about it. Now I realize that some are anal about it and some cars may require more attention. But the average vehicle will run a long time just as long as it has some sort of oil in it.
You sir , have no place here on this forum . Dino oil and Fram filters , yee gads .
And I agree with every thing you said .
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I must admit..........I was a classic orange Fram user for a long time. I would even go up to the counter at the auto parts store are request an orange Fram.
I`m sorry everyone.
I`m sorry everyone.
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