Best Synthetic Blend

Gene K · Jul 2, 2016

Just felt like opening a can of worms. Who makes the best synthetic blend (labeled).
I realize that many conventional oils are also blends but lets stick with the ones marketed as a step up.

Im betting that Maxlife and Magnatec get the most mentions.

The Critic · Jul 2, 2016

I think the best blends are the ones that are on the Dexos1 approved list.

53' Stude · Jul 2, 2016

I am betting/guessing in my opinion they are Pennzoil "GOLD" and Kendall GT1 Blend

53' Stude · Jul 2, 2016

MaxLife is a HM oil, but DEXOS certified and is a blend. Durablend which can be found at Autozone is a blend as well. There is no "best" also but plenty of blends that will get the job done

volk06 · Jul 2, 2016

This one often gets overlooked and not mentioned but I'm a big fan of Mobil Super High Mileage. $3 cheaper than maxlife and is more quiet in the Taurus.

Merkava_4 · Jul 2, 2016

Is Mobil Super High Mileage a synthetic blend ?

Farmer · Jul 2, 2016

Originally Posted By: The Critic
I think the best blends are the ones that are on the Dexos1 approved list.

+1

volk06 · Jul 2, 2016

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Is Mobil Super High Mileage a synthetic blend ?

Yep.

LoneRanger · Jul 3, 2016

Originally Posted By: The Critic
I think the best blends are the ones that are on the Dexos1 approved list.

I am on my 2nd fill of Quaker State Enhanced Durability Synthetic Blend DEXOS1 approved 5W30 in the Forester. Seems like a really high quality oil, and cheap by the jug at wal mart.

userfriendly · Jul 3, 2016

What are the rules to this thread?
Does synthetic blend mean a blend of two or more synthetic base stocks, or a synthetic with a conventional?
Can the product be dual rated such as CJ-4/SN or just gasoline "S" for spark ignition?
If a person had both Diesel and gasoline fuelled vehicles, lived in a moderate climate, and wanted one engine oil for all,
either a synthetic blend 15W40 or 10w30 CJ-4/SN could do the trick.

But not for me, I need either 5W40 or 0W40, both synthetic, for a one-size fits all, four season engine oil.

SR5 · Jul 3, 2016

I don't know about best, but the two synthetic blends I have used the most are Valvoline DuraBlend and Castrol Magnatec.

I completely understand the person that said a Dexos blend, but for myself I buy Euro rated A3/B4 blends. But that's the good thing about blends, they are the least expensive oils that carry good specs like Dexos & A3/B4.

blupupher · Jul 3, 2016

Motorcraft has always had great VOA's and UOA's.

Branson304 · Jul 3, 2016

I would personally say Valvoline MaxLife, Pennzoil Gold & Motorcraft.

MaxLife is 30-40% syn, Pennz. Gold is 50% & Motorcraft is 60%. UOAs of all show they are solid oils & very well capable of 7,500 miles or even further in easy conditions.

BobsArmory · Jul 3, 2016

Yep, I would go for any of the DEXOS1 blends. I do like the Pennzoil Gold but there are others that are good to go as well.

Scum_Frog · Jul 3, 2016

In no particular order:

Pennzoil Gold
Motorcraft
Kendall GT1 Blend

meborder · Jul 3, 2016

Originally Posted By: userfriendly
What are the rules to this thread?
Does synthetic blend mean a blend of two or more synthetic base stocks, or a synthetic with a conventional?
Can the product be dual rated such as CJ-4/SN or just gasoline "S" for spark ignition?
If a person had both Diesel and gasoline fuelled vehicles, lived in a moderate climate, and wanted one engine oil for all,
either a synthetic blend 15W40 or 10w30 CJ-4/SN could do the trick.

But not for me, I need either 5W40 or 0W40, both synthetic, for a one-size fits all, four season engine oil.

Who are you trying to impress?

He clearly said:
Originally Posted By: Gene K
Who makes the best synthetic blend (labeled).

How does one misinterpret that and come up with the diatribe you provided?

My vote is for trop artic. 60% group 3 and can be had for $2/qt on sale. Been using it for a decade or so with great success (many vehicles running great at +200k).

Mantooth · Jul 3, 2016

Originally Posted By: meborder

My vote is for trop artic. 60% group 3 and can be had for $2/qt on sale. Been using it for a decade or so with great success (many vehicles running great at +200k).

This.

If pricing is a factor in this debate then it's hard to overlook Trop-Artic. Good UOAs and can easily go 7.5k in the right vehicle with normal driving conditions.

If it wasn't for WM's 3 for 1 sale of Syn Power(5qt jugs) and NAPA's recent Syn sale, my stash would be filled with Trop-Artic.

Gene K · Jul 3, 2016

I generally group Trop-Arctic and Motorcraft 5W30 with conventionals due to their 15% NOACK.

Sealbilly · Jul 3, 2016

What about rotella blend? Just curious about what ratio it is blended. Im new to all this stuff and I dont even know what you guys are talking about sometimes with all the acronyms. I need to be schoed so i can keep up. Lol

TiredTrucker · Jul 3, 2016

Originally Posted By: Gene K
Just felt like opening a can of worms. Who makes the best synthetic blend (labeled).
I realize that many conventional oils are also blends but lets stick with the ones marketed as a step up.

Im betting that Maxlife and Magnatec get the most mentions.

Go to the PQIA website and compare the tests they have done on some blends.

Best Synthetic Blend

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