IWondering if this is a decent oil

[BlueOval]

I ran across this oil the other day, its made here in canada and i was just wondering if it would be a decent oil to use. I drive a 2008 ford ranger fx4 with oil changes every 8000kmm very easy driving and nothing offroad whatsoever.
Density, kg/m@ 15C---863
cST@40C---62
[email protected]
Viscosity index---160
Flash PointC---200
Pour PointC---- -39
ASTM---2.5
Ash Sulphated, mass%---.85

Not really sure what all those mean so I was wondering if anyone could tell me if this is a decent oil for recommended OCI of 8000km. I can get 20L of this stuff for around $90, if its any good I am going to stock up. Thank you

 

[RiceCake]

So its what kinda oil?

Any oil meeting your manufacturers recommendations under the recommended OCI is usually more then enough. You've shown us oil, looks like 30 weight, so whats the deal?

 

[spasm3]

Hard to say , you really need more data. A voa or a used oil analysis would tell more about the add pack, as well as tbn. The Viscosity index is not that high, average oil.

 

[Donald]

Those are only the specs to start with and do not mention the additive package. Or the TBN. What will the oil be like in 1000 miles?

 

[Hallmark]

At US$4.28/quart, that better be some really good stuff. That's over 50 cents/quart more than a premium syn blend, e.g. Kendall or Motorcraft.

 

[earlyre]

Originally Posted By: Hallmark
At US$4.28/quart, that better be some really good stuff. That's over 50 cents/quart more than a premium syn blend, e.g. Kendall or Motorcraft.

really? around here those are Pennzoil conventional prices...

 

[MinamiKotaro]

Originally Posted By: Hallmark
At US$4.28/quart, that better be some really good stuff. That's over 50 cents/quart more than a premium syn blend, e.g. Kendall or Motorcraft.


Those prices sound nice. Cheapest I've seen Kendall blend on the shelf is $4.29/qt at an independent NAPA. They don't stock Motorcraft oil. Motorcraft is around $5.49/qt at Advance, the Zone, Oreilly's, etc.

 

[skyship]

You need to get a full VOA to figure if an oil is any good, but the viscosity figures are bad for Canada, not sure what weight they claim it is but this link will give you a rough idea:

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/viscosity-charts/

Looks like a 20/30 but could be a straight 30 on the label and would be a real killer in winter. If it costs less than cooking oil, you have to ask yourself why!

 

[volk06]

Originally Posted By: skyship
You need to get a full VOA to figure if an oil is any good, but the viscosity figures are bad for Canada, not sure what weight they claim it is but this link will give you a rough idea:

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/viscosity-charts/

Looks like a 20/30 but could be a straight 30 on the label and would be a real killer in winter. If it costs less than cooking oil, you have to ask yourself why!


Looking at the specs it's more than likely a 5w30. Need to look at the 40 and 100c viscosities. Those values would be almost the same for a straight weight. This viscosity is NOT bad for Canada. You don't even have the mrv, ccs, or hths values so you can't get the full picture. Looks like your average conventional or syn blend.

 

[BlueOval]

Sorry guys left out some information, its a 5w30 synthetic oil from Boss Lubricants. I dont know much about oil for sure but I do remember reading that the tbn on it was around 8 or 9 I think. It works out to about $4.88 canadian a liter, and since I am not intending any long drain I dont think it will be a problem. The CCS viscosity @-30C is 6200, it is not listed for -25C. The company is Boss Lubricants, sorry I dont know how to copy the spec sheet, I do appreciate everyones input though thank you.

 

[BlueOval]

sorry I meant that those prices were $4.88/liter canadian.

 

[Garak]

Originally Posted By: BlueOval
Sorry guys left out some information, its a 5w30 synthetic oil from Boss Lubricants.


That's not a bad price for a synthetic up here at all. One of my suppliers stocks Boss lubes, and I've considered some of their offerings before. It all comes down to what you intend to do with it. For reference, you can get Supertech conventional 5w30 in a 20 L pail for around $45. For a synthetic, WM currently has Valvoline SynPower for something like $19.88 for 4.73 L, which would wind up being cheaper than the Boss 5w30. But, the Boss 5w30 is far, far cheaper than any regularly priced synthetic you're likely to come across up here.

 

[cp3]

Based on the specs provided, I'd probably go with Petro Canada Supreme 5w30 over this offering. Last time I checked it was $4.60/L at the distributor and has a 163 VI and 4760 CCS@-30.

Here's the Boss HP5000 TDS

 

[2KBMW]

Originally Posted By: BlueOval
I ran across this oil the other day, its made here in canada and i was just wondering if it would be a decent oil to use. I drive a 2008 ford ranger fx4 with oil changes every 8000kmm very easy driving and nothing offroad whatsoever.
Density, kg/m@ 15C---863
cST@40C---62
[email protected]
Viscosity index---160
Flash PointC---200
Pour PointC---- -39
ASTM---2.5
Ash Sulphated, mass%---.85

Not really sure what all those mean so I was wondering if anyone could tell me if this is a decent oil for recommended OCI of 8000km. I can get 20L of this stuff for around $90, if its any good I am going to stock up. Thank you


I Think the deal I got last week from Walmart is hard to beat.
Valvoline Synpower $19.88 for a 4.7L (5 US qt)jug.
It has a vis index of 172 and a -42*C pour point. Better oil
in my opinion.

 

[BlueOval]

The only problem with constantly looking to use whats on sale is your are constantly looking to use whats on sale lol. I know every now and then there are great deals on oil, but I was looking for a good deal on regular priced oil. I looked over the specs for this oil as well as pp,valvoline,mobil etc etc, I know I am no expert but the numbers all look pretty much the same give or take. The real differences will be in the add packs. Im going to give them a try, compared with the petro canada synthetic 5w30 they look pretty close, alsmost splitting hairs close.

 

[Hallmark]

Originally Posted By: MinamiKotaro
Originally Posted By: Hallmark
At US$4.28/quart, that better be some really good stuff. That's over 50 cents/quart more than a premium syn blend, e.g. Kendall or Motorcraft.


Those prices sound nice. Cheapest I've seen Kendall blend on the shelf is $4.29/qt at an independent NAPA. They don't stock Motorcraft oil. Motorcraft is around $5.49/qt at Advance, the Zone, Oreilly's, etc.


Amazing! At everyday pricing, I pay $44.40/case($3.70/qt)for Kendall at my local ConocoPhillips distributor and $18.33-$21.99 per 5 qt. jug for Motorcraft at Walmart/Advance respectively.

 

[cp3]

Yes .....oil prices are awesome up here! Regular price for 5L PP at Walmart is about $45. Pennzoil Conventional is another $25.

 

[Garak]

Originally Posted By: BlueOval
Im going to give them a try, compared with the petro canada synthetic 5w30 they look pretty close, alsmost splitting hairs close.


It's worth a try, for sure. My supplier kind of looks down a bit on them, thinking of Boss as a discount lube. Well, it's got the latest API and ILSAC certifications, and those are the big things to look for, especially with a smaller blender, so I would have no concerns.