Used Supertech Synthetic for years in all of our vehicles will continue to do so.
Brand Oil vs no brand
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Quite simply, quality, not perception, and not certifications by themselves.
but how does one judge quality, if there is no testing process that leads to carrying the appropriate certifications?
I thought it was Quality.
aren't about 90% of the discussions on this forum revolving around the same few things?
100% of church is about one story and no one seems to mind. I guess oil is more sacred.
I ran it through Blackstone and got 92.78%, but we all know that Blackstone uses a myth to analize the analysis %
The same can be said about the engine oil used in red bull's honda powertrain. If you were to put that in your passenger car, it would probably be equally as detrimental.
There is quality, then there is also having the correct stuff for the application and for the job its going to do.
It's not a myth, it is a standard ASTM test. However not all ASTM tests have a narrow tolerance band. On this one you're using a relatively imprecise indicator to estimate a secondary value which results in an inherently imprecise result.
They use race oil, which does not have the same stuff as what’s used for the street. You engine would be fine for awhile. Just like humans can eat junk and be fine, than it catches up to us.
I'm in SC. Which NAPA did you get 5qt jugs for $2.50? That is a killer deal.
I have gotten to the point that I really don't care, and neither do my vehicles, what brand oil I use.
All I care about is API rating, viscosity, and price.
My garage has gallons of 5w-20, 5w-30, 10w-30, and 5w-40.
All are API SN, SN+, or SP (I may have a bottle of SM, not sure).
Some name brand, some store brand, no boutique oil.
All synthetic, all qt (average cost is actually $0.88/qt).
Only vehicle I buy specific oil for is my motorcycles (current favorite is Mobil 1 10w-40 High Mileage) because they do have specific needs and can be picky.
All I care about is API rating, viscosity, and price.
My garage has gallons of 5w-20, 5w-30, 10w-30, and 5w-40.
All are API SN, SN+, or SP (I may have a bottle of SM, not sure).
Some name brand, some store brand, no boutique oil.
All synthetic, all qt (average cost is actually $0.88/qt).
Only vehicle I buy specific oil for is my motorcycles (current favorite is Mobil 1 10w-40 High Mileage) because they do have specific needs and can be picky.
I agree… Ain’t nothing wrong with that.
Just like the Cam2 in the Honda I have.
You know when I think of Valvoline… I think I remember your dad had some Valvoline signs and stuff. . . I haven’t forgotten that. God rest his soul.
Hope you and your family are doing good man. Always good to see you on here.
Yeah the Napa near me win Williamsburg has that on the same sale price… Not too shabby.
wemay
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I’m really really considering picking up a few more jugs.
