Havoline 5W-40 Synthetic

[ITY]

What kind of synthetic is Havoline 5W-40 - is it a group IV or V, or is it group III hydrocrack?

The reason I ask is because I've just done an oil change with my usual Mobil 1 0W-40 and at seven quarts at a 5,000 mile OCI I'm finally starting to notice the cost. I have access to trade pricing and the Havoline is somewhat cheaper. As always, I eagerly await your quality comments. Thanks - Ian.

 

[AndyH]

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What kind of synthetic is Havoline 5W-40 - is it a group IV or V, or is it group III hydrocrack?

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My understanding is that the Havoline synthetic oils are Group III.

 

[cheetahdriver]

at 5k OCI you are wasting both your money and a good oil going to the garbage. either bump up to 10k OCI's or switch to the cheaper SM oil of your choice. at 5k OCI's i would probably use walmart's house brand of SM oil, it will do great. synthetic is a waste of money at this OCI.