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Anybody using NAPA European full synthetic oil. Made by Valvoline, $4.50 a quart. Meets BMW Specs LL-01.
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Wal Mart has approved oils for $3-4 more for 5qt. Not worth it.
Bag in a box baby!!!
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A friend of mine that owned and ran a (now closed) landmark VW/Audi repair and tuning shop in Minneapolis, used NAPA Synthetic 5W-40 Euro as a go-to oil for customers that did not specify what oil was to be used (he had several options including Motul, Redline, Liqui-Moly).
It is a fine oil to use in a Euro calling for 5W-40.
It is a fine oil to use in a Euro calling for 5W-40.
I am a bit skeptical, A VOA on this oil would be nice. Is there an SDS on this oil? I did not know that NAPA was selling a Euro Oil under their name. I guess they found out I am using Mobil 1 ESP
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NAPA has been selling this API SN oil, made by Valvoline, for over a decade.
Seek out the data you're interested in and let us know what you find.
The data you need is listed on the back of the container. It lists the manufacturer approvals the oil holds, which for the most part can be verified by comparing against a manufacturer list of approved oils.
It's probably just Valvoline Euro 5w40.
I rarely go to WalMart for oils/filters anymore, not worth my time. Their pricing and stock is all over the map, and it doesn't just seem to be my local stores. They once had a gallon of Rotella T4 15w40 listed for $25/gallon one week, and the next week it was $17/gallon.
If I buy Valvoline Euro 5w40 I get the x3 5qt pack on Amazon, enough for 2 oil changes in my car.
I rarely go to WalMart for oils/filters anymore, not worth my time. Their pricing and stock is all over the map, and it doesn't just seem to be my local stores. They once had a gallon of Rotella T4 15w40 listed for $25/gallon one week, and the next week it was $17/gallon.
If I buy Valvoline Euro 5w40 I get the x3 5qt pack on Amazon, enough for 2 oil changes in my car.
They haven't been selling a Euro specific oil though.
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Disappointed that it's still the old SN stuff. There's a few out there (like Castrol Euro 5w40 that I still have) with the new SP Standards for gasoline passenger vehicles and light trucks.
SP is absolutely irrelevant for European vehicles.
There are a lot of Euro oils in the last year or two that have been updated to SP?
True. But still, irrelevant for what manufacturers recommend/require.
I agree w/you but be prepare to be flamed by the "Influencers" on this board. I made the same statement & some here had a meltdown. They said "I made a bold claim & It's not be the same" & I argued "Why would NAPA pay for a special blend". HA! It makes perfect sense that it's exactly the same product in the bottle with a different label but I've not done or seen a VOA to prove me wrong yet.
Amazon & other retailers can be convenient no doubt about it. My only local retail outlet for anything is the local Wally. The joys of living in a cowtown, Mizzura LOL. I don't know for sure but I think that the oil suppliers rent the space & set the sale price promotions.
That’s a good price which oil?
Castrol Edge 5W30 A3 $26
Castrol Edge 5W40 $26
Mobil1 0W40 $29
Mobil1 5W40 $29
Quaker State 5W40 $26
Wouldn’t those all be over $5 per Qt? NAPA brand $4.50 per Qt.
Yes. However, they are approved and better oils.
Yes, they are all good oils including the NAPA.. Castrol and Mobil may be more reputable brands but don't discount the NAPA brand. Quaker State and NAPA would be closer in comparison over Mobil and Castrol.
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