STP or Syntec; Which would you run ??

[fordman65]

Which of these two motor oils would you run?
Please just answer with one of the two brands specified.
A.) STP from Autozone
B.) Syntec from O’Riellys


Please answer just A or B.
No “Well I would run Pennzoil or Amsoil or Mobil1.

 

[ls1mike]

It won't matter. Cheapest one in the closest store. As many cars as I have owned and with everything you have seen on this board when is the last time we have seen an oil related failure that wasn't related to running the oil low or running it for too long?

 

[53' Stude]

A. Just because of the filter combo deal.

Yes, A is the far better deal. We use STP at work at times when we run out of oil which has happened few times.

 

[GemStater]

Also included in the Autozone oil & filter sale is Quaker State Ultimate Durability for $2.00 dollars more than the STP synthetic combo. I'd probably be digging around in the couch cushions for the difference.

 

[Rand]

What vehicle

 

[wemay]

I like STP oils and filters.

My local AZ has some good people working there too.

Same here on both points.

But OP, I wouldn't be averse to using Syntec with one of their MicroGuards

 

[bbhero]

A.

Because what Strude53 stated… Much better deal and you can get a STP Premium Guard oil filter.

AZ has solid deals on their oil and filter combos…

STP typically made by Amalie Oil Company, or Warren Highline and even by Warren Oil Company has well.

One can take the Dexos approval number and see which company makes it for their region / store.

 

[I<3oil]

What’s the reasoning behind only the 2?

 

[53' Stude]

What’s the reasoning behind only the 2?

Who cares? It’s a good thread; don’t muddy the waters

 

[THORROMIG]

A) I would take the STP bundle deal paired with a quality filter. Thats all my coworker runs on both his vehicles.

 

[tblt44]

Cheapest

 

[nickaluch]

As you tell the banter and odd ball criteria, the choice is basically irrelevant due to each being equal essentially.

It’s like asking do you prefer turkey breast or chicken breast on your sandwich.

Turkey

 

[I<3oil]

Who cares? It’s a good thread; don’t muddy the waters

Obviously stands to reason if a person is asking a question, they would care, at least even a little bit. Asking questions helps figure things out and not just be in the blind. It’s not a good thread without a reason as to the why the person is asking.

 

[factorytuned2012]

Which of these two motor oils would you run?
Please just answer with one of the two brands specified.
A.) STP from Autozone
B.) Syntec from O’Riellys


Please answer just A or B.
No “Well I would run Pennzoil or Amsoil or Mobil1.

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The cheaper one. Both are good choices

 

[53' Stude]

Obviously stands to reason if a person is asking a question, they would care, at least even a little bit. Asking questions helps figure things out and not just be in the blind. It’s not a good thread without a reason as to the why the person is asking.

So, why did you ask what you asked? I don’t have a o reikis near me.

 

[I<3oil]

So, why did you ask what you asked? I don’t have a o reikis near me.

Because I’m curious as to the reason for the post and why only those 2 oil choices. Hence, my post asking the question. It was pretty self-explanatory to be honest.

 

[edyvw]

A. STP. They actually make attempt to make oils for Euro vehicles too.

 

[OilStainedNapkin]

Both meet dexos so whichever is cheaper

 

[wlk]

A. As I have an AZ right down the street and no Oreilly's for a long while. Plus I like Amalie as I lived most my life in FLA, although i like the blue bottle.

 

[RyanY]

A. As I have an AZ right down the street and no Oreilly's for a long while. Plus I like Amalie as I lived most my life in FLA, although i like the blue bottle.

Did STP switch back to Amalie? At least in my area they switched away from Amalie a few years ago.

 

[facility1]

go with the oil that has the most transparently of their specifications and over the counter availability and assuming the pricing is the nearly the same. Look over the past virgin / used oil sample testing on this site may help and previous pqia site may shed a bit of light on the oils for your decision-making process (learn about the product at hand) Rely less on opinions and this is what I always used mentality.