Quaker state ?

fordhead · Feb 26, 2003

Does Quaker state contain moly, and what are some opinions of Quaker state?

hk33ka1 · Feb 26, 2003

I don't know if they use any moly in their various formulations but you really don't hear much mention about QS on this board (well not lately anyways). My opinion was always that it was a mediocre (not bad, but not awesomes either) brand that just caught on in the Heartland with farmers and everyday common folk because Nascar guys used it and such then that got passed down because "Grandpa always used QS and changed every 3000 miles so thats the way to treat your car" This may not be the way it went but I always assumed it did. Myself I have been fond of Castrol when not using a synthetic, and Kendall (another Penn State oil) doesn't look too bad. Castrol GTX by the way contains Moly these days, just ask Patman about it.

Patman · Feb 26, 2003

It's true, Quaker State must be the least mentioned (but commonly found) oil on this board. It's funny how their 250k warranty still doesn't seem to attract many users. I don't think QS advertises very well.

dragboat · Feb 26, 2003

I have a friend who has used Quaker State in his 1985 V-6 Celebrity Wagon since new. It's ugly inside and on it's last leg nearing 210k. I would not say this car was given the proper service either,especially the last 5 years.

Q-State had a real synlube for awhile,,too bad they fell into the pits of group III He$$ IMO. Is that what getting bought out gets ya?

Chris · Feb 26, 2003

Yes it contains moly. About 50 ppm. But Pennzoil is the better oil in this family of oils.

dragboat · Feb 26, 2003

quote:

Originally posted by Chris:
Yes it contains moly. About 50 ppm. But Pennzoil is the better oil in this family of oils.

Hows that ?

Heresay?

Heresay from who?

I wish they would not stick their tongues out at the same time,,,need a beat to it

[ February 27, 2003, 07:28 AM: Message edited by: dragboat ]

JWRENCH · Feb 26, 2003

I have personally seen inside two engines that were run on QS and they both looked like someone poured hot candle wax throughout them. I honestly wouldn't use it base on what I've seen. But that's just my opinion.

novadude · Feb 26, 2003

I disassembled an engine that had QS 10W-40 it's whole life, and it looked great after 100,000+ miles.

Seems everyones experience with QS is different.

Al · Feb 26, 2003

quote:

Originally posted by JWRENCH:
I have personally seen inside two engines that were run on QS and they both looked like someone poured hot candle wax throughout them. I honestly wouldn't use it base on what I've seen. But that's just my opinion.

Hmmm... I know that was a problem about 40 years ago-

G-MAN · Feb 26, 2003

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Originally posted by Al:

quote:

Originally posted by JWRENCH:
I have personally seen inside two engines that were run on QS and they both looked like someone poured hot candle wax throughout them. I honestly wouldn't use it base on what I've seen. But that's just my opinion.

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Hmmm... I know that was a problem about 40 years ago-

Here was the problem: 30 to 40 years ago, most folks who used Quaker State used the straight grades, primarily 30 wt. The only distinguishing feature between Quaker State non-detergent straight grades and high detergent straight grades was the color of the circle printed on the top of the can. That was it. The cans were identical otherwise. The high detergent had a red circle; the non-detergent had a green circle. This led to a lot of non-detergent oil getting used simply because people didn't realize the difference. The result was a lot of sludged up engines.

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