oils for hard times

[nomochevys]

Right now I have mobile 5k in my gm 4.3 v 6.

I have 4k on the oil and am starting to get nervous. Im thinking I can go too 5k. Driving is mixed by the way.

Im looking at all options. What is a good oil that can go 5k with confidence? Motorcraft, Pennzoil, Mobil 5k? ect.............


Please let me know

 

[mechtech2]

With proper conditions, almost all modern oils can go 5k+.
Proper conditions are in the realm of normal.

Winter short trips are the roughest on oil.
Moderate speed highway cruising in summer is the easiest.

 

[Quest]

I'm running convention oil (Q-state green, PYB, API SN grade) to 7000kms oci on my wifey's camry and also my fit.

am I worried about it? Nope.

Q.

 

[qdeezie]

If I'm going through hard times from a price and quality perspective alone, I'd probably go with Chevron since I can find it locally for $2.75 a quart as a normal everyday price.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Motorcraft Synthetic Blend is rated to go up to 7,500 miles in my Ford truck. I should think this would work well in your car (provided it is made in the viscosity that you need). Most places have the 5 quart bottle at a very good prices. You may want to look into this.

 

[tig1]

Go with M1 and do 10K OCIs.

 

[cmf]

Have you taken advantage of the free after rebate offers for G-oil? The current form can be found here: http://www.getg.com/campaigns/request.php?cID=getg110818 .

As already stated: you should be fine doing a 5k mile OCI of mixed driving with any modern oil.

 

[chubbs1]

Originally Posted By: cmf
Have you taken advantage of the free after rebate offers for G-oil? The current form can be found here: http://www.getg.com/campaigns/request.php?cID=getg110818 .

As already stated: you should be fine doing a 5k mile OCI of mixed driving with any modern oil.


+1 This is a good oil and FREE. I also agree with FX, MotorCraft is excellent and can go 7.5k+. Almost any API SN oil (all the majors) can go 5k no problem so just go with what is on sale. The Free G-Oil would be my choice.

 

[Quattro Pete]

In hard times, why not use synthetic oil and run it 12-15K miles? Wouldn't that save you more time and money than running mineral at 5K miles?

 

[Merkava_4]

You can go 5k as long as you keep the dirt out of the oil. I look at the UOA section all the time. The oils are lasting just fine, but it's the silicon numbers that are causing all the wear; that and coolant. If you get coolant in your oil because of a gasket failure, the wear numbers will skyrocket.

 

[hooligan24]

was just at walmart last night, they still have 5qt jugs of PP 5w30 and 10w30 for $18.75, and Ultra 5w30 for $22.00. I would throw in some PP and extend out the drain a couple thousand miles

 

[vwthingman]

I'd look at Havoline 5W30 or try Amsoil 5W30 and go the extended drain route to save money. The Havoline can be found at Tractor Supply and Rural King in your area on sale for $2.29 or less.

 

[joel95ex]

nowadays a DIY is prob gonna AVG. about 15 bucks. I recommend supertech with an OCI of 3-4K miles, mobil super clean OCI 4-5K miles, PP 6K miles, or M1EP 10K miles. that is--if the engine is in good shape ie not consuming lots of oil or have major problem like coolant in it. i have used all of those without any problems in both my vehicles.

 

[dvldoc]

Supertech is not shabby oil at all, lots of moly and a good amount of zinc.

http://www.pqiamerica.com/SupertechApril2010.htm

Seems like it's almost the same as Mobil super clean.

http://www.pqiamerica.com/mobil5000labelrevnew.htm

 

[4x4chevydude]

Check the oil at 3k and 4k and see the color..if its golden brown still then leave it and sleep good...if its dark swap it out.

 

[daves87rs]

Wait, he has a 4.3 and he's worried?

Those engines will run darn near forever, even abused.


Use SM/SN rated oil will do fine for 5k.

Or try some of the suggestions above....

 

[motorguy222]

Originally Posted By: dvldoc
Supertech is not shabby oil at all, lots of moly and a good amount of zinc.

http://www.pqiamerica.com/SupertechApril2010.htm

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This link gives you the Mobil made Super Tech and may not be up to date and in many areas,Warren Performance makes the Super Tech.

I am using the Super Tech High Mileage at the moment.It is time for an oil change and I am thinking of using Super Tech again,may not be the HM but Super Tech.

Here is what I was given recently by Warren on the Super Tech dino:

This is the 10w30 but the boron etc. should be the same for 5w30.

Physical Specifications
Procedure Test Min Max Typical Results
ASTM D4052 Specific Gravity at 60°F NA NA 0.8717
ASTM D287 API Gravity NA NA 30.83
ASTM D445 Viscosity at 100°C, cSt 9.3 ASTM D445 Viscosity at 40°C, cSt NA NA 67.73
ASTM D2270 Viscosity Index NA NA 138
ASTM D1500 ASTM Color NA NA 2.5
ASTM D5293 Cold Cranking Simulator, cP NA 7000 6249
ASTM D5185 Zinc, % mass NA NA 0.085
ASTM D4951 Phosphorus, % mass 0.06 0.08 0.077
ASTM D5185 Calcium, % mass NA NA 0.214
ASTM D5185 Molybdenum, % mass NA NA 0.0079
ASTM D5185 Boron, % mass NA NA 0.023
ASTM D4951 Sulfur, % mass NA 0.5 0.309
ASTM D5762 Nitrogen, % mass NA NA 0.102
ASTM D874 Sulfated Ash, % mass NA NA 0.92
TM
Conventional 10w30 API Performance SN/GF-5
• Super Tech Conventional Motor Oil contains only the highest quality, hydro-treated lubricating oils and a technologically advanced additive system, which includes detergents, dispersants, viscosity improver, anti-wear and anti-friction agents as well as oxidation and corrosion inhibitors.
• Reduced friction for excellent protection against wear and improved fuel economy
• High resistance to viscosity and thermal breakdown
• Meets or exceeds the latest North American vehicle warranty requirements API SN and previous API engines classifications SM, SL, SJ, SH and ILSAC GF-3, GF-4 and GF-5.
12/9/2010

 

[jorton]

Originally Posted By: 4x4chevydude
Check the oil at 3k and 4k and see the color..if its golden brown still then leave it and sleep good...if its dark swap it out.


Wipe soot off the dipstick. Dunk it back in the engine. Pull it out again and drop a couple of drops of oil onto a piece of white card stock or printer paper. Come back 2 hours later and check the light brown oil spot for discoloration.

You decide if the oil is clean enough to run another 1000 miles. Good luck!

 

[MuzzleFlash40]

5 quart jug of supertech $12 + purolator classic filter $4 = sleep well at night!

 

[Bladecutter]

Originally Posted By: nomochevys
Right now I have mobile 5k in my gm 4.3 v 6.

I have 4k on the oil and am starting to get nervous.


First off, did you use Mobil Clean 5000, or did you use Mobil Super 5000?

Okay, let me see if I've got this straight.

You did an oil change around 4k miles ago with Mobil 5k.
And now as you are getting close to the 5k mile mark, you suddenly are worried about possibly getting to the 5k mile mark?

Remember, the bottle clearly says on it 5k miles, or 6 months, and that's the very warranty that Mobil gives you just by using their oil.

So, why are you worried again?

And if you are worried, why not just change your oil?

Just to help your peace of mind a bit, here's the link to Mobil's Warranty page:

http://www.mobil.us/USA-English-LCW/carengineoils_mobil-super-warranty.aspx

If you engine blows up an the 4,999 mile mark, you're covered.

BC.