More oil choices for those requiring dexos

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I was Wal Mart today and was browsing the motor oil section. I saw 2 synthetic blends that now have dexos1 license. So for those who require dexos1, but don't want to pay for full synthetic, you now have choices, even a high mileage one. Quaker State Enhanced Durability and Valvoline Maxlife Synthetic blend. However, 0w20 still doesn't have anymore choices.
 
Now that the dexos oil license stuff has been long settled what's next? Dexos oil filterr, air filters, fuel filters, cabin filters, brake pads, transmission fluid.....?
 
I have never seen a "requirement" to use dexos for my 2013 Silverado or my 2015 Silverado. I have seen "recommended" which is not the same as "required". And since GM themselves have a TSB out that says a GF-5 synthetic will meet the demands of GM in their vehicles, I am further not inclined to worry about the dexos thing. I just use the same brand of oil that I get for my commercial business use. And no, it is not on the "approved" dexos oil list. But for those that have enlarged paranoia glands, it would be best to stick the dexos approved oil only so that they can sleep well at night.
 
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Now that the dexos oil license stuff has been long settled what's next? Dexos oil filterr, air filters, fuel filters, cabin filters, brake pads, transmission fluid.....?


dexos (small, not capital, "d" is correct), is merely an oil spec. I could see how those products you list could have "dexos" specs unique to each type of product to add some performance. Then GM could take a $$$$ cut on each sold, and that'd be an extension of the pay-to-play oil spec racket GMs got going now. The aftermarket industry's lawyers would love some paydays too fighting that.
 
Originally Posted By: lubricatosaurus
There are about 340 dexos1 oils listed at http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brand1/

You can't throw a rock without hitting one. It hasn't been a problem for a couple of years now.


Yeah, if you were to throw the rock to the synthetic oils, you would surely hit one. There might be 340 dexos1 oils, but there not all on the store shelves. If you are trying to buy the cheapest oil, then you still have issues. You will not find any conventional oil that is Dexos 1, and maybe a synthetic blend. Looking at my local Walmart you only have 3 options for a cheaper synthetic blend.
 
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Now that the dexos oil license stuff has been long settled what's next? Dexos oil filterr, air filters, fuel filters, cabin filters, brake pads, transmission fluid.....?


The Transmission fluids preceded everything.
Dexron v type F comes to mind. That doesn't count the latest European stuff from ZF.
With regard to the rest of your list, in some instances there is no alternative other than to go with genuine parts or fliuds.
In other cases genuine parts are superior in some ways to the aftermarket brands, but you have to pay a premium for the pleasure of having something as simple as a decent pair of wiper blades. At least until the vehicle gets older and well out of warranty.

You left Brake fluid off your list.
 
Originally Posted By: widman
Around here, not even the Chevrolet dealer uses dexos oils

I don't understand why not. The dexos is supposed to be a world-wide GM thing. I guess GM grants exceptions to some countries around the world (????)
 
Originally Posted By: NH73
You will not find any conventional oil that is Dexos 1, and maybe a synthetic blend. Looking at my local Walmart you only have 3 options for a cheaper synthetic blend.

All 3 synthetic blend dexos oils are within a dollar of each other. Full synthetic SuperTech is about the same price as the name-brand synthetic blends. All those are about $18 per 5 quart jug, which isn't bad. One could just buy Mobil Super conventional and save $5 per 5 quart jug, cheating and not using dexos like you maybe should.
 
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Now that the dexos oil license stuff has been long settled what's next? Dexos oil filterr, air filters, fuel filters, cabin filters, brake pads, transmission fluid.....?


What's next is the update and more stringent Dexos spec.
 
Originally Posted By: userfriendly
Does synthetic blend mean a blend of more than one type or grade of synthetic oil?
It means GroupII blended with GroupIII usually. Maybe a little IV in there too.
 
I have never seen Quaker State Enhanced Durability in person. I always see on the QS website but have never actually seen it.
 
I actually like the Dexos specification. Using the Lubrizol spider chart it is a good spec... I'm no huge fan of GM. But this spec is a good one in my opinion. It's not mb 229.5 or Porsche A40... But its still pretty good though.

I like the Pennzoil Gold Synthetic blend. I'm ready to run that in my lady's Camry. Right now I have a Bradley mix of Pennzoil Platinum 1.5 qts and Pennzoil Conventional 2 qts in it. So next time it gets the real thing
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Originally Posted By: lubricatosaurus
Originally Posted By: widman
Around here, not even the Chevrolet dealer uses dexos oils

I don't understand why not. The dexos is supposed to be a world-wide GM thing. I guess GM grants exceptions to some countries around the world (????)


The Chevrolet dealer is also the Suzuki dealer (plus a few Chinese brands). They are also the Shell importer and wholesaler. But they believe in 10W-40 for everything. Even gave me a hard time about using my 5w30 in my two Suzuki's while they were under warranty.
 
But even the spider reveals something in it... while dexos1 may be good, GF-5 beats it in ethanol category. Which is truly amazing since GM really pushes the flex fuel thing. That is why I don't worry about the dexos1 thing, at least the "approved" list thing. The oil I use is SN, GF-5, and claims dexos1 compliance. And since the company has been making quality oils for 175 years, I figure they are reliable in their claims.
 
Originally Posted By: TiredTrucker
But even the spider reveals something in it... while dexos1 may be good, GF-5 beats it in ethanol category. Which is truly amazing since GM really pushes the flex fuel thing. That is why I don't worry about the dexos1 thing, at least the "approved" list thing. The oil I use is SN, GF-5, and claims dexos1 compliance. And since the company has been making quality oils for 175 years, I figure they are reliable in their claims.


I have looked thru the Afton Handbook that they publish on all of the oil specs. I do not find any category labelled at all related to "Ethanol". I would like to know what test that spider category is based on.
 
Originally Posted By: stower17
I have never seen Quaker State Enhanced Durability in person. I always see on the QS website but have never actually seen it.


Just bought a 5 qt jug @ Wal Mart today to put in the Forester. $16.97 + tax
 
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