Compare a few oils for me please?

[smithph]

Originally Posted By: KenO


Are either/both of the new MaxLife's still synthetic blends? If so, it looks like the MaxLife would be a better oil then than the Napa full synthetic? I'm guessing here based on my limited knowledge of breaking down VOA/UOA's, so please - somebody correct me if I'm wrong.


Here is a link to a recent UOA I did on Maxlife Nextgen. The UOA numbers are in the 1st column and VOA in the second column. Seems to have held up well in my application. I have an email from Val that states both versions of Maxlife are 30% blends.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/val-maxlife-nextgen-5w30-5049-mi-01-buick-regal.156867/

 

[KenO]

Originally Posted By: smithph
Originally Posted By: KenO


Are either/both of the new MaxLife's still synthetic blends? If so, it looks like the MaxLife would be a better oil then than the Napa full synthetic? I'm guessing here based on my limited knowledge of breaking down VOA/UOA's, so please - somebody correct me if I'm wrong.


Here is a link to a recent UOA I did on Maxlife Nextgen. The UOA numbers are in the 1st column and VOA in the second column. Seems to have held up well in my application. I have an email from Val that states both versions of Maxlife are 30% blends.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/val-maxlife-nextgen-5w30-5049-mi-01-buick-regal.156867/




Thanks, I've seen that thread. Turns out the new SN formula's have reduced Moly, but otherwise are identical add packs between regular Maxlife & NextGen.

 

[BobFout]

Originally Posted By: A_Harman
Comparing Mobil's new data sheet to the old, I see they have boosted P & Zn in the High Mileage oils. Used to be 900 & 1000. Now it's 1000 & 1100.


I noticed this too! Yum! I can't wait to try M1 0w40 (again) and M1 HM 10w40.

 

[KenO]

FWIW, if anybody cared - I decided to go with 5 quart jugs of Maxlife, and top off with Mobil Delvac 15w40. Figure since my sump will take ~5.5-6 quarts, this should work pretty [censored] well.

 

[KenO]

WOW is Walmart stupid. I ordered (and paid for) (3) 5-quart jugs - 2 Maxlife 5w30, and 1 NextGen Maxlife 5w30. What shows up at my door - (4) Maxlife 5w30 5-quart jugs, and (3) NextGen Maxlife 5w30 5-quart jugs.