Is Brad Penn Conventional Any Good?

[MrBiglund]

Hi, Guys, I can get Brad Penn Dino "SUPERIOR FUEL EFFICIENT MOTOR OILS" locally from a Kendall distributor for $2.50 a quart. Now, this is not their racing oil or semi synthetic, this is just their conventional SM rated oil. I currently have a stash of Pennzoil conventional, some GTX and a few jugs of Valvoline. Is this oil comparable to these brand name dinos? Or is it of lower quality? I did go to American Refining Group's website and it seems like the 5w30 has a lower pour point then the 5/20, would that mean that 5w30 is a better option for the harsh winters we get here up north? I'm tempted to add it to my oil stash, the price isn't too bad, even though I've got brand name dino at cheaper prices then this. Please advice, thanks.

 

[charbaby]

MrBig,
Im sure that Brad Penn dino is a fine oil and, although I have heard of it, I haven't heard much about it. I wouldn't pay $2.50/qt for it not knowing it's quality(maybe .99c!). I would keep looking for the deals on Pennzoil conventional, Castrol GTX & Valv as you have been. Also, there is IIRC, some used oil analysis on BradPenn oil if you can find them with the search function. I can't remember if the BP oil was conventional or synthetic.

 

[ryan2022]

Its my understanding that Brad Penn is the old kendall formula....at least the synthetic version.

I'm sure the conventional is great stuff as well.

 

[MrBiglund]

I think you're right Char Baby, It's not worth $2.50/qt when I can get brand name oils for less then $2.00/liter. I'm sure it's a good oil though, nothing spectacular.