Not trolling, but all things being equal, why not just use SuperTech for everything?
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OK, thanks!
I noticed on one of your other thread responses that you stated one was using synthetic 5w-40 and the other 15w-40. That could make a difference in one being easier to start. But you already know that!
I know nothing abut the Mercedes engine but from experience the CAT will use more fuel but will be more reliable than the Cummins.
Cold starting temps?
What is the advantage of EP then?Identical story except with Castrol and not for 35 years, but more like 6. I'll pay a few dollars to stick with what I know works, and if I get a rebate even better. I'd go M1 first before ST if I had to. Nothing wrong with ST, but I just don't want it for my applications. That said, I have tried other oils on and off, but my primary fill has been Castrol for a long time now.
I even pay the extra few bucks for EP but don't run extended intervals.
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Yes, exactly. He's in Florida.
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Yeah, the Cummins is hard to start even when it isn't even cold enough for the winter rating to matter. There's something wrong with that truck, been at the dealer multiple times for it. Grid heater works fine, block heater works fine, has fresh batteries, new starter...etc.
Because variety is the spice of life.
A few years ago , I ask, had anyone in here blown their engine up due to the oil they were using,,well it boiled down to about zero....very few of us have lost an engine due to oil failure,,,so imho, super tech oil is just fine...
I'm willing to pay 4 dollars for what might be a more stout oil. It's a feel good thing. I also have a strange application with a 1.4 turbo, tuned engine. Fuel dilution is a problem for me, along with high output on a hamster wheel sized engine.
Bump, what is not to love?
Supertech 5w-30 HM Synthetic VOA
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I do use SuperTech for everything. It works, even in marine applications. The Costco Signature oil I use? Comes from the same factory SuperTech does. And cheaper at Costco
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I am so going to miss the discussions of why people should pay twice as much for fancy oils when SuperTech works superbly. I love the guys who talk themselves into shelling out more dough than they need to.
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I would NEVER use it in a BMW
If you take a strictly analytical approach then there’s not a strong argument against using SuperTech. BlackStone Labs said something similar in their article “which oil to use?” https://www.blackstone-labs.com/which-oil-to-use/.
On the other hand, we’re humans with biases and phobias. Including me, I prefer M1, Castrol, Pennzoil, etc. with rebates over ST.
On the other hand, we’re humans with biases and phobias. Including me, I prefer M1, Castrol, Pennzoil, etc. with rebates over ST.
Warren Distribution makes (blends?) good stuff. I can usually scrounge big names (M1, RGT, Magnatec) cheaper if I try, but I’m not sure how much better they are than the linked ST HM full syn, those are some good boron, moly, & TBN numbers!
There 2 stroke oil is low budget. "Never again!!!"
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Their overpayment for products is their reward. Even if they select a known branded oil that is above a Supertech.I don't think anything you said is inaccurate. Some people are too good to use Walmart-brand engine oil or are too good to set foot in a Walmart store to get that oil though....
The only reason I can think of is lots of time you can get major brands on sale with a rebate that wind up being cheaper. Just picked up three Jugs of MOBIL 1 5w-20 EP HM in September for my grandson's Birthday $19 and change a Jug with a $9 a Jug rebate.
Well I can say I was talked out of using this in my E63S so there are some exceptions I suppose.
