Do the new ratings effect Dino oil also. I run havoline ds and was wondering if they will have to change the oil to meet the new specs.
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Yes, the same as a synthetic.
Ok so its just making the oils better oils correct?
This is why I don't have huge oil stashes.
Originally Posted By: crazycrak
Ok so its just making the oils better oils correct?
We would hope. I'd be pretty sure it is going to make oils more expensive. I'm also not sure if these new oils will be better for older engines either. Right now all we have are opinions, no real world data from actual use.
Ok so its just making the oils better oils correct?
We would hope. I'd be pretty sure it is going to make oils more expensive. I'm also not sure if these new oils will be better for older engines either. Right now all we have are opinions, no real world data from actual use.
ILSAC and the API are completely different regulatory bodies. You will be buying SM GF-5 oil.
http://www.gf-5.com/the_story/why_gf_5/
http://www.api.org/certifications/engineoil/categories/index.cfm
http://www.gf-5.com/the_story/why_gf_5/
http://www.api.org/certifications/engineoil/categories/index.cfm
^^this is why I do. The Camry's oil cap says SG! The neon was using M1 colored jug caps when I bought it, that was SL? The Ranger is powered by the same unchanged engine used in 1980's Aerostars. My stash isn't hurting me 
Bought and paid for
Bought and paid for
Originally Posted By: TaterandNoodles
ILSAC and the API are completely different regulatory bodies. You will be buying SM GF-5 oil.
http://www.gf-5.com/the_story/why_gf_5/
http://www.api.org/certifications/engineoil/categories/index.cfm
This is true, but I have no doubt if not before, shortly after GF-5 is official, the API will release a new SN classification. After all, GF-4 brought on API SM.
ILSAC and the API are completely different regulatory bodies. You will be buying SM GF-5 oil.
http://www.gf-5.com/the_story/why_gf_5/
http://www.api.org/certifications/engineoil/categories/index.cfm
This is true, but I have no doubt if not before, shortly after GF-5 is official, the API will release a new SN classification. After all, GF-4 brought on API SM.
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Originally Posted By: NHHEMI
Originally Posted By: crazycrak
Ok so its just making the oils better oils correct?
Change is not always better. Many would argue that SM is not as good as SL.
And they would be wrong. They just automatically assume that because SL had higher ZDDP levels, that SM was a step backwards, but there is so much more to an oil than just it's ZDDP levels.
Originally Posted By: crazycrak
Ok so its just making the oils better oils correct?
Change is not always better. Many would argue that SM is not as good as SL.
And they would be wrong. They just automatically assume that because SL had higher ZDDP levels, that SM was a step backwards, but there is so much more to an oil than just it's ZDDP levels.
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
This is why I don't have huge oil stashes.
The only reason that I have a large oil stash is due to closeouts, sale w/rebate, FAR...My most recent score(s) were, 30 qts of PEAK oil w/6 filters, FAR and, 10 qts of PP, @ .32c/qt after AAP $10 coupon and $15 Penz Rebate. And the PP was already on sale @ $4.99/qt to start with. Im not passing up a deal. I usually try to find closeouts on oil(held in high reguard here @ BITOG), where I can buy up the shelf for around .50-.75c/qt(dino or syn).
This is why I don't have huge oil stashes.
The only reason that I have a large oil stash is due to closeouts, sale w/rebate, FAR...My most recent score(s) were, 30 qts of PEAK oil w/6 filters, FAR and, 10 qts of PP, @ .32c/qt after AAP $10 coupon and $15 Penz Rebate. And the PP was already on sale @ $4.99/qt to start with. Im not passing up a deal. I usually try to find closeouts on oil(held in high reguard here @ BITOG), where I can buy up the shelf for around .50-.75c/qt(dino or syn).
Originally Posted By: jstutz
I wonder if this will further close the gap between synthetics and dinos.
If they close the gap any more,it wont be worth it to spend the extra money on synthetic. I`m wondering if it`s worth it now?
I wonder if this will further close the gap between synthetics and dinos.
If they close the gap any more,it wont be worth it to spend the extra money on synthetic. I`m wondering if it`s worth it now?
Originally Posted By: lexus114
Originally Posted By: jstutz
I wonder if this will further close the gap between synthetics and dinos.
If they close the gap any more,it wont be worth it to spend the extra money on synthetic. I`m wondering if it`s worth it now?
Im wondering that myself
Originally Posted By: jstutz
I wonder if this will further close the gap between synthetics and dinos.
If they close the gap any more,it wont be worth it to spend the extra money on synthetic. I`m wondering if it`s worth it now?
Im wondering that myself
Originally Posted By: jstutz
Originally Posted By: lexus114
Originally Posted By: jstutz
I wonder if this will further close the gap between synthetics and dinos.
If they close the gap any more,it wont be worth it to spend the extra money on synthetic. I`m wondering if it`s worth it now?
Im wondering that myself
same here
Originally Posted By: lexus114
Originally Posted By: jstutz
I wonder if this will further close the gap between synthetics and dinos.
If they close the gap any more,it wont be worth it to spend the extra money on synthetic. I`m wondering if it`s worth it now?
Im wondering that myself
same here
Originally Posted By: sangyup81
Originally Posted By: jstutz
Originally Posted By: lexus114
Originally Posted By: jstutz
I wonder if this will further close the gap between synthetics and dinos.
If they close the gap any more,it wont be worth it to spend the extra money on synthetic. I`m wondering if it`s worth it now?
Im wondering that myself
same here
At full retail price the higher cost of Synthetic oil may not be worth it, but when you can get synthetic for under $2.50 a quart on sale, the choice should be a no-brainer. When the synthetic goes past $5 a quart, I start to look for alternatives. But fortunately I have not had to due to the recent rebates.
Originally Posted By: jstutz
Originally Posted By: lexus114
Originally Posted By: jstutz
I wonder if this will further close the gap between synthetics and dinos.
If they close the gap any more,it wont be worth it to spend the extra money on synthetic. I`m wondering if it`s worth it now?
Im wondering that myself
same here
At full retail price the higher cost of Synthetic oil may not be worth it, but when you can get synthetic for under $2.50 a quart on sale, the choice should be a no-brainer. When the synthetic goes past $5 a quart, I start to look for alternatives. But fortunately I have not had to due to the recent rebates.
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