Maxlife Full Synthetic

[bmwtechguy]

Audi A4

J/K

$19 is a great price for ML Full Synthetic. The blend is usually 13-14 around here. Both are great oils. The blend will go 5-8k and Full Synthetic ML can go 7-10k or longer in my experience. Neither is an energy conserving oil, but will not affect your fuel economy negatively if that's a concern. Just not approved oils for some new car makes while under warranty. But I would not hesitate to use it. I wish they had the Full Synthetic around here and at that price. That would be a deal unless the oil has somehow been downgraded in quality recently. (I doubt it.)

 

[chevrofreak]

What is the difference between this and the Synpower? Some seal swell agents? More detergents?

 

[Nickdfresh]

I think I've seen the stuff once...

 

[Nederlander75]

Its still A3 despite what the bottle says HTHS of >3.5 according to Valvo tech. They just revised the label for whatever reason. The Max syn has heavier adds and more visc than the Synpower, only diff.

 

[gogozy]

almost all (if not all)A3 oil that i see do not carry Starburst, is that because the additive for fuel efficient depleted during the extended long drain?

 

[Bryanccfshr]

No, It is because A3 has a higher viscosity that cannot pass the energy conserving sequence testing to get the Starburst.

 

[ZZman]

Got it in my 2003 Camry right now. A little pricey as I went to Valvoline Instant Oil Change and got it done. ( I was lazy )

Seems to be working well.

 

[ourfamo4]

Quick question, when did this change to a A1 rated oil ? The last jugs I had stated it was A3 no starburst. I really like the idea of a 5w30 A3 oil for $19 for both my VW's. I currently have a sample of it ready to go out for UOA, 7,800 miles.

So is it really the same oil it was (A3) or is it now A1 ???

 

[Bryanccfshr]

here is a 1 year old PDS that does not reflect the new labeling.