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Best Synthetic Oil & Best BANG For Your "$"
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News flash.... group IIIs are real synthetics without the high price.
They offer the best bang for the buck no questions asked.
Besides Chevron and Petro-Canada, who else makes group III base stocks in NA?
Pick one for next winter.
They offer the best bang for the buck no questions asked.
Besides Chevron and Petro-Canada, who else makes group III base stocks in NA?
Pick one for next winter.
Pennzoil, the GTL formulation is tough to beat. I don't think Amsoil's any better than any of the other major brands on the shelf so I see no reason to or why people run it.
All that aside, the best oil is the one that's changed often. Oil's cheap so don't try to overstretch an OCI, your engine's bearings will thank you! I go no more than 7500 miles or every 6 months, whichever comes first for my vehicles.
All that aside, the best oil is the one that's changed often. Oil's cheap so don't try to overstretch an OCI, your engine's bearings will thank you! I go no more than 7500 miles or every 6 months, whichever comes first for my vehicles.
The best synthetic is redline.
The best bang/buck is the cheapest A3B4 you can find.
The best bang/buck is the cheapest A3B4 you can find.
Originally Posted By: jongies3
All that aside, the best oil is the one that's changed often. Oil's cheap so don't try to overstretch an OCI, your engine's bearings will thank you! I go no more than 7500 miles or every 6 months, whichever comes first for my vehicles.
Your Powerstroke could likely far exceed that, despite the OEM recommendation. I remember how my dad almost keeled over when I told him the sump capacity of his first 7.3. He was used to large sumps, but in semis and agricultural tractors, not ordinary trucks.
All that aside, the best oil is the one that's changed often. Oil's cheap so don't try to overstretch an OCI, your engine's bearings will thank you! I go no more than 7500 miles or every 6 months, whichever comes first for my vehicles.
Your Powerstroke could likely far exceed that, despite the OEM recommendation. I remember how my dad almost keeled over when I told him the sump capacity of his first 7.3. He was used to large sumps, but in semis and agricultural tractors, not ordinary trucks.
Originally Posted By: Garak
Originally Posted By: jongies3
All that aside, the best oil is the one that's changed often. Oil's cheap so don't try to overstretch an OCI, your engine's bearings will thank you! I go no more than 7500 miles or every 6 months, whichever comes first for my vehicles.
Your Powerstroke could likely far exceed that, despite the OEM recommendation. I remember how my dad almost keeled over when I told him the sump capacity of his first 7.3. He was used to large sumps, but in semis and agricultural tractors, not ordinary trucks.
I know that pain! My S80 has a sump capacity of 8.2 quarts which I fill with Castrol Edge 0W-40 oil. Two jugs at WM are ~$23/each and I get some left over for the next OCI.
Originally Posted By: jongies3
All that aside, the best oil is the one that's changed often. Oil's cheap so don't try to overstretch an OCI, your engine's bearings will thank you! I go no more than 7500 miles or every 6 months, whichever comes first for my vehicles.
Your Powerstroke could likely far exceed that, despite the OEM recommendation. I remember how my dad almost keeled over when I told him the sump capacity of his first 7.3. He was used to large sumps, but in semis and agricultural tractors, not ordinary trucks.
I know that pain! My S80 has a sump capacity of 8.2 quarts which I fill with Castrol Edge 0W-40 oil. Two jugs at WM are ~$23/each and I get some left over for the next OCI.
In my opinion, any bottle with the word "Full Synthetic" on the label from Wally World will be the best bang for the buck by far, when D(ing)IY.
Wouldn't Walmart's SuperTech brand of synthetic technically qualify as the cheapest one can get literally, 24/7?!
Anything >$3 a quart for TODAY's labeled synthetic oils is an awesome deal in my book. Why anyone would use conventional (besides the Wankel, Rotary engine crew) when synthetic oil is so cheap is beyond me.
I have 200+ quarts of $2 synthetic oil from AZ clearance that should last me a while, even with 3k oil changes. Hahaha.
P.S. I recycle my perfectly good 3k old synthetic oil so it doesn't go to waste, like some claim.
Wouldn't Walmart's SuperTech brand of synthetic technically qualify as the cheapest one can get literally, 24/7?!
Anything >$3 a quart for TODAY's labeled synthetic oils is an awesome deal in my book. Why anyone would use conventional (besides the Wankel, Rotary engine crew) when synthetic oil is so cheap is beyond me.
I have 200+ quarts of $2 synthetic oil from AZ clearance that should last me a while, even with 3k oil changes. Hahaha.
P.S. I recycle my perfectly good 3k old synthetic oil so it doesn't go to waste, like some claim.
Originally Posted By: Garak
Originally Posted By: jongies3
All that aside, the best oil is the one that's changed often. Oil's cheap so don't try to overstretch an OCI, your engine's bearings will thank you! I go no more than 7500 miles or every 6 months, whichever comes first for my vehicles.
Your Powerstroke could likely far exceed that, despite the OEM recommendation. I remember how my dad almost keeled over when I told him the sump capacity of his first 7.3. He was used to large sumps, but in semis and agricultural tractors, not ordinary trucks.
I'm sure it could, but the 7.3's injectors like clean oil so I change it often to keep them happy.
Originally Posted By: jongies3
All that aside, the best oil is the one that's changed often. Oil's cheap so don't try to overstretch an OCI, your engine's bearings will thank you! I go no more than 7500 miles or every 6 months, whichever comes first for my vehicles.
Your Powerstroke could likely far exceed that, despite the OEM recommendation. I remember how my dad almost keeled over when I told him the sump capacity of his first 7.3. He was used to large sumps, but in semis and agricultural tractors, not ordinary trucks.
I'm sure it could, but the 7.3's injectors like clean oil so I change it often to keep them happy.
With the crazy oil prices up here, Amsoil will be getting my business. Price can't be beat.
Originally Posted By: fdcg27
... IMHO, Castrol Magnatec at Wally is the best buy ATM for those who want to avoid MIRs.
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+1 .... and QSUD as well
... IMHO, Castrol Magnatec at Wally is the best buy ATM for those who want to avoid MIRs.
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+1 .... and QSUD as well
Originally Posted By: WillB
With the crazy oil prices up here, Amsoil will be getting my business. Price can't be beat.
I don't use Amsoil, but a lot of our American friends would be surprised to see how cost effective it actually can be up here. Assuming one isn't trying to chase CT or WM sales or buying from a distributor, like me, it's very tough to beat.
With the crazy oil prices up here, Amsoil will be getting my business. Price can't be beat.
I don't use Amsoil, but a lot of our American friends would be surprised to see how cost effective it actually can be up here. Assuming one isn't trying to chase CT or WM sales or buying from a distributor, like me, it's very tough to beat.
Originally Posted By: CT8
Oil is oil. I would bet it would be virtually impossible to tell any difference in the life of aengine using any of the quality branded engine oils.
For 9 out of 10 branded majors I'd agree with you, except for valve train noise with M1.
Oil is oil. I would bet it would be virtually impossible to tell any difference in the life of aengine using any of the quality branded engine oils.
For 9 out of 10 branded majors I'd agree with you, except for valve train noise with M1.
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WM has the bigger jugs of Delvac at what comes to $2.70 quart ... I still have 4 gallons so passed on it.
M1 EP with rebate comes out to around $3.20 per quart, and is cheapest on a per-mile basis.
Walmart or Costco often has sales on Mobil One or Pennzoil Platinum, which often coincides with a rebate from the manufacturer.
By buying on a routine sale (the kind that happens frequently throughout the year) and by submitting the for the $10-12 rebate ; I have been able to keep stocked up on either PP or M1 for less than 3 dollars a quart.
For example I just bought a 5 quart jug of Mobil One 5w-20 for 22.88, add 8.25 percent tax to that, minus 10 dollars for the rebate, and then divide by 5 (for the number of quarts in the jug) and I paid $2.95 a quart.
22.88 x 1.0825 - 10 / 5 = 2.95352 dollars per quart.
These are not boutique or truly special oils, and I have seen others bragging about getting some real once in a lifetime deals out there, which this is not of course. But I have been able to do get a decent synthetic for less than 3 dollars a quart out the door at local stores, without any more hassle than submitting a rebate.
I honestly do not understand the point of the no-name conventional oils out there that are always more per quart, and are never being on sale or rebate.
If I had a problem motor with a known weakness that I thought that a real synthetic would solve than I would do that. But my engine does really well on the pedestrian stuff according to Blackstone reports so I do not see the point of spending the extra money.
If a regular conventional oil provided adequate protection for a noticeable amount of money less, then it would be worth considering. But I have yet to easily find a respected conventional for a dollar a quart. Maybe if I go hunting the auto part stores at the end of the year I could come up with a worthwhile conventional someday.
By buying on a routine sale (the kind that happens frequently throughout the year) and by submitting the for the $10-12 rebate ; I have been able to keep stocked up on either PP or M1 for less than 3 dollars a quart.
For example I just bought a 5 quart jug of Mobil One 5w-20 for 22.88, add 8.25 percent tax to that, minus 10 dollars for the rebate, and then divide by 5 (for the number of quarts in the jug) and I paid $2.95 a quart.
22.88 x 1.0825 - 10 / 5 = 2.95352 dollars per quart.
These are not boutique or truly special oils, and I have seen others bragging about getting some real once in a lifetime deals out there, which this is not of course. But I have been able to do get a decent synthetic for less than 3 dollars a quart out the door at local stores, without any more hassle than submitting a rebate.
I honestly do not understand the point of the no-name conventional oils out there that are always more per quart, and are never being on sale or rebate.
If I had a problem motor with a known weakness that I thought that a real synthetic would solve than I would do that. But my engine does really well on the pedestrian stuff according to Blackstone reports so I do not see the point of spending the extra money.
If a regular conventional oil provided adequate protection for a noticeable amount of money less, then it would be worth considering. But I have yet to easily find a respected conventional for a dollar a quart. Maybe if I go hunting the auto part stores at the end of the year I could come up with a worthwhile conventional someday.
When Shell was offering $4 / qt. rebates for PP / PPPP, and I could get a 5 qt. jug at WM for under $23 shelf price, that was the best deal for me.
Twice I've been able to stack a Shell $2 / qt. rebate on PPPP with a $5 or $6 Ibotta rebate for the 5 qt. jug from WM with shelf price of under $23 have been good scores in recent years for me.
Twice I've been able to stack a Shell $2 / qt. rebate on PPPP with a $5 or $6 Ibotta rebate for the 5 qt. jug from WM with shelf price of under $23 have been good scores in recent years for me.
Its becoming hard to beat Supertech at $17 for 5 quarts. Dexos certified so it's significantly better than GF-5/SN minimum specs. Otherwise QSUD is another great buy.
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