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the back of the container says it gives more sludge protection than supertech synthetic high mileage, interested to see if it has a lot more additives. I'm gonna take a wild guess and say no.
Bought the new 20,000 mile Supertech 0w20
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I think you are right. I have not heard of any problems with the Warren oils.
The Costco Kirkland deals are super. I have used it in high mileage cars and new cars alike.
I bought the 5w30 ST Advanced for my 2.7 Ecoboost earlier this week and did the change Wednesday. I'd run Motorcraft semi/syn since new (75,000 now) but noticed the price had crept up over $20, which seems a bit much. The Super Tech was $17.96.
I'm betting there's a garage charging $70 for 20K mile oil changes.
"I want my Two Dollars!"
My daughter couldn't make it up from CT last year when covid was full swing and Valvoline charged her almost $100 for a 0W20 oil change.
I just picked up a 20K ST 0W20 jug for this Fall's change. Total will be about $25. Easier on Dad's wallet, although now that she's engaged, I should pass the torch - but it's tough.
One question I have on this oil: Seems to me, a 20K oil would have superior heat resistance, no? I mean, its supposed to go the distance, right? But looking on the back of the label, which, yes, I know is marketing, but it only gets two stars for "extreme temp protection"? I would think even for marketing purposes it would have three or more. What am I missing here?
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At this point seems to be just marketing. Really wish they'd release versions of this for Costco as well as a high mileage version.
I hope that 'marketing' isn't indicative of its performance for a 20K oil...
So around $15 for the conventional (1 gallon)
$15.50 for the full synthetic
$16.00 for full synthetic high millage
$17.00 for advanced full synthetic
$17.50 for advanced full synthetic high millage ( coming soon)
Not much of a price difference. I'd love to see some voa's on these different formulas. I wonder if they use a higher refined base stock and/or more/better additives as you go up the ladder?
$15.50 for the full synthetic
$16.00 for full synthetic high millage
$17.00 for advanced full synthetic
$17.50 for advanced full synthetic high millage ( coming soon)
Not much of a price difference. I'd love to see some voa's on these different formulas. I wonder if they use a higher refined base stock and/or more/better additives as you go up the ladder?
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Synthetic oils are known for handling high temperatures without breaking down. It's what they do, among other things. I suspect that for most drivers, this advanced stuff may be overkill and the "regular synthetic" stuff is just fine... for most drivers. I will stick my neck out and say that synthetic oil is good for up to 10,000 miles depending on a few factors. So, what are your driving habits/conditions? What is your service interval? I think it's great that Supertech synthetic is available in long-life flavor, but do you need the advanced stuff?
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Why do you say 1 gallon??
wemay
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We have no idea what the equivalency of "two stars" is. The more specific marketing selling point is saying its a 20k mile oil. Even if it has an asterisks recommending you stick to the car mfc recommended oci if still under warranty (said by all the majors as well).
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I get the 20k part, just from a marketing-only point of view, you’d think they’d have touted a more robust heat prevention. When I look at the label, it tends to make me think it’s not that good of an oil, at least looking at it from a marketing point of view.
wemay
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I see your point.
Vanilla SuperTech synthetic now totes as a 10k mile oil.
I’m looking forward to seeing some UOA’s of this ST Advanced synthetic 20k oil.
That’s my target with it anywayVanilla SuperTech synthetic now totes as a 10k mile oil.
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