Here are my choices!

[coffee]

Hi All,

Well, I want to get the best bargain I can for oil and it appears the WalMart jugs are the best option so I want some feedback. Here are the choices for 5k OCI, 5w30 conventional oils for my two Volvos:

Quaker State
Pennzoil
SuperTech
Mobil Clean
Motocraft
Valvoline

I can pretty much assume there is not much difference but if there is something that sticks out to you all please let me know. Thank you.

 

[Herz]

Valvoline!

I use Valvoline dino for 5k OCIs and it is SPOTLESS!

Though the motor craft is also a great bargain and a semi-synthetic that has proven itself via UOAS.

In short it is whatever floats you boat, all the oils will be great for 5k OCI's. Minus the supertech, I still dont trust it for more than three.

I see you live in chandler, got a ton of relatives out in Peoria. Some HOT summers you get there.

 

[ThirdeYe]

Hi coffee,

Given those choices, I would choose either Valvoline 5w30, Mobil Clean 5000 or Pennzoil 5w30. Can't go wrong with any of those. I haven't been to Wal-Mart in months, how much do their 5-quart jugs run these days?

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: defektes
Valvoline!

I use Valvoline dino for 5k OCIs and it is SPOTLESS!

Though the motor craft is also a great bargain and a semi-synthetic that has proven itself via UOAS.

In short it is whatever floats you boat, all the oils will be great for 5k OCI's. Minus the supertech, I still dont trust it for more than three.

I see you live in chandler, got a ton of relatives out in Peoria. Some HOT summers you get there.


^^x2 on the Valvoline.

 

[jorton]

? Valvoline is a popular choice in hot climate? Good to know.

 

[gfh77665]

Originally Posted By: jorton
? Valvoline is a popular choice in hot climate? Good to know.


I think its formulated a bit on the heavy side of the visc range....great for the South.

 

[buster]

+3 on Valvoline.

 

[HyperJinx]

Valvoline... very good oil

 

[Jakegday]

i would choose valvoline

 

[labman]

If you are looking at cost, I would go with the ST. I just don't trust store brands of oil. Who knows where it will come from next time.

 

[02zx9r]

MC
Pennzoil
Valvoline

 

[PT1]

Valvoline or Motorcraft

 

[coffee]

Originally Posted By: defektes
Valvoline!

I use Valvoline dino for 5k OCIs and it is SPOTLESS!

Though the motor craft is also a great bargain and a semi-synthetic that has proven itself via UOAS.

In short it is whatever floats you boat, all the oils will be great for 5k OCI's. Minus the supertech, I still dont trust it for more than three.

I see you live in chandler, got a ton of relatives out in Peoria. Some HOT summers you get there.


That is very cool and yes, ridiculous summers. Thank you for the input.

 

[coffee]

Originally Posted By: ThirdeYe
Hi coffee,

Given those choices, I would choose either Valvoline 5w30, Mobil Clean 5000 or Pennzoil 5w30. Can't go wrong with any of those. I haven't been to Wal-Mart in months, how much do their 5-quart jugs run these days?


About $12.50 per 5qt. jug

 

[bradepb]

valvoline

 

[lexus114]

looks like Ashland Chemical wins this round!

 

[coffee]

Well, it appears Valvoline is the choice for me! I am glad for the confirmation as I was leaning that way anyway. Thank you all.