Choice of 3 oils for my 08 CRV

[Audioquest]

I've got 3 jugs of 5W20 sitting on a shelf in my garage (bought during various sales). My CRV is at 30% oil life remaining on the MM (8,500kms on the odo), but I'm getting the itch. Choices are: Quaker State Peak Performance Motomaster Formula 1 conventional (Mfg by Shell) Walmart's Tech 2000 (Mfg by Safety Kleen Canada)

 

[pbm]

I'd look at the spec sheets and use the one that's got the highest viscosity at operating temperatures for the summer season. I believe the QS is in the low 8 range so its on the thinner side.

 

[D189379]

I'd mix equal parts of all 3.

 

[hate2work]

 Originally Posted By: D189379

I'd mix equal parts of all 3.

I wouldn't do that, he'd end up with three partial jugs. To the OP- It doesn't matter one bit which you use. But you already know that, I'm sure :)

 

[oilyriser]

Is your new CRV an oil-burner?

 

[webfors]

take your pick. Your honda 2.4 will last too long regardless of oil choice if maintained according to the manual.

 

[ThirdeYe]

I would use the Quaker State because I have no experience with the other two brands.

 

[Audi Junkie]

Not much of a difference, with the QS maybe being the best. So I'd say to use the other 2 up first in shorter intervals and then maybe later extend a hair on the QS.

 

[addyguy]

The Motomaster oil is a very, very good oil. Patman's done a UOA on it in his wife's Civic, and it was good.....

 

[Alex38]

 Originally Posted By: pbm

I'd look at the spec sheets and use the one that's got the highest viscosity at operating temperatures for the summer season. I believe the QS is in the low 8 range so its on the thinner side.

+1

 

[Audioquest]

 Originally Posted By: addyguy

The Motomaster oil is a very, very good oil. Patman's done a UOA on it in his wife's Civic, and it was good.....

I know it is produced by Shell Canada, but so are the other three Motomaster oils (Supreme, NuGold & Autolab). I wonder if the additive pack is the difference? The label says that F1 has the synthetic "Wearguard" included. Perhaps it is similar to Formula Shell? Then again, QS is also a Shell product. Confusing to say the least. I've read that the Honda MM in the CRV usually goes about 12,000kms before it calls for a change, so I'm looking for a conventional oil that is going to hold up well. I'll check the spec sheets on each one as recommended.