Is Valvoline 5w30 syn power a true synthetic oil like German Castrol or Amsoil?
Is Valvoline syn power a true synthetic oil
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I think most here will tell you it has some Group III, so no.
It's Group 3. In the US, manufacturers are allowed to call it "synthetic". Not so elsewhere. It originally was pumped out of the ground, thanks to some long dead dinosaur.
A Norse gentleman actually proved that crude, being hydrocarbon, didnt come from decaying flesh or the dino. Comes from decayinng plant matter.
Originally Posted By: Jason8691
The real question is, does it really matter?
No, but BITOG exists so that dysfunctional people like us can make a "mountain out of a molehill". If we don't belabour the irrelevant who will?
The real question is, does it really matter?
No, but BITOG exists so that dysfunctional people like us can make a "mountain out of a molehill". If we don't belabour the irrelevant who will?
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Originally Posted By: Jason8691
The real question is, does it really matter?
No, but BITOG exists so that dysfunctional people like us can make a "mountain out of a molehill". If we don't belabour the irrelevant who will?
I'd have to agree mostly, but I'd have to say we're hardly a dysfunctional lot!
Instead of the term "dysfunctional" please use a more accurate and politically correct term. I would hate for some of us to be offended.
You could substitute the words "raving lunatics" for "dysfunctional people" in your post and probably step on alot less toes.
Originally Posted By: Jason8691
The real question is, does it really matter?
No, but BITOG exists so that dysfunctional people like us can make a "mountain out of a molehill". If we don't belabour the irrelevant who will?
I'd have to agree mostly, but I'd have to say we're hardly a dysfunctional lot!
Instead of the term "dysfunctional" please use a more accurate and politically correct term. I would hate for some of us to be offended.
You could substitute the words "raving lunatics" for "dysfunctional people" in your post and probably step on alot less toes.
Dino in the sense of "When dinosaurs ruled the earth" rather than the product of an actual dinosaur body.
We are a lot or anal retentive freaks. Valvo isnt a syn in the real sense, IMO. Nor is any other US made OTC oil beyond M1 0w40, TTD 5w40, and GC. Of course this is based on my education here. As stated already, does it really matter? PP we know isnt a true syn and most love it. Those of us that arent its faithful sill appreciate it. Want a true syn, pay for it.
Originally Posted By: Tremo
It's Group 3. In the US, manufacturers are allowed to call it "synthetic". Not so elsewhere. It originally was pumped out of the ground, thanks to some long dead dinosaur.
Yes has group III, but pretty sure teh MSDS shows good portion of PAO by CAS number.
It's Group 3. In the US, manufacturers are allowed to call it "synthetic". Not so elsewhere. It originally was pumped out of the ground, thanks to some long dead dinosaur.
Yes has group III, but pretty sure teh MSDS shows good portion of PAO by CAS number.
Im not sure but one thing for certain it that its 5 times better than Mobil One.
See how things get blown out of proportion, its only 4 x better.
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