Super S oil @ KMart...opinions???

[kmrcstintn]

during my last trip to KMart I noticed a brand of oil called Super S which replaced whatever bargain stuff they used to have; what intrigued me was the multiple grades of synthetic blend for $2.89/qt (latest SN/G\ILSAC GF-5 variant); I looked on PQIA and the latest Super S analysis was with the previous SM variant); I have no experience with this oil and seeking feedback; thanks

 

[dave1251]

I do not hold a personal high opinion of Smitty's operation. That being said if you are using the Super S for intended purposes that it meets specs for. Then I would not worry about it being your sump.

If it was used in my pickup for a factory recommended OCI I would not lose sleep over it.

 

[Rolla07]

Spend the extra 2-3$ and buy a 5qt jug of Supertech full synthetic.

 

[tommygunn]

Last week it was $1.70

It seems to be good stuff.

 

[volk06]

Originally Posted By: dave1251
I do not hold a personal high opinion of Smitty's operation. That being said if you are using the Super S for intended purposes that it meets specs for. Then I would not worry about it being your sump.

If it was used in my pickup for a factory recommended OCI I would not lose sleep over it.


I agree, it meets the specs so you know its OK. The specs on the PDS are not impressive though.

 

[2hellandback]

Originally Posted By: tommygunn
Last week it was $1.70

It seems to be good stuff.


Boy we need someone to run the tests on this oil ,,, What a bargain!!!!

 

[2hellandback]

Originally Posted By: volk06
Originally Posted By: dave1251
I do not hold a personal high opinion of Smitty's operation. That being said if you are using the Super S for intended purposes that it meets specs for. Then I would not worry about it being your sump.

If it was used in my pickup for a factory recommended OCI I would not lose sleep over it.


I agree, it meets the specs so you know its OK. The specs on the PDS are not impressive though.

WHATS PDS ???

 

[volk06]

Originally Posted By: 2hellandback
Originally Posted By: volk06
Originally Posted By: dave1251
I do not hold a personal high opinion of Smitty's operation. That being said if you are using the Super S for intended purposes that it meets specs for. Then I would not worry about it being your sump.

If it was used in my pickup for a factory recommended OCI I would not lose sleep over it.


I agree, it meets the specs so you know its OK. The specs on the PDS are not impressive though.

WHATS PDS ???


Product Data Sheet

 

[Chris142]

We bought a few cases of it at work last year.i managed to finagle a couple cases of it for home. I paid $2.19 a qt

 

[crazyoildude]

i will say since they merged with sears they have absolutly NO bargains at K mart..This is why they are going out of business.

 

[MrQuackers]

Multi-Flo PDS

 

[Stelth]

Originally Posted By: dave1251
I do not hold a personal high opinion of Smitty's operation. That being said if you are using the Super S for intended purposes that it meets specs for. Then I would not worry about it being your sump.

If it was used in my pickup for a factory recommended OCI I would not lose sleep over it.


What don't you like about Smitty's? All I know is what I've seen on their website and PQIA.

 

[dave1251]

The use of ATF+4 labeling on their recommendation for the use in MOPAR transmissions. Although it is not a ATF+4 licensed product. Fiat could hem up Smitty's and their use of the ATF+4 trademark in their ATF.

ATF+4 is a pretty cut and dry spec. Only a few basestocks and additive supplier can be used for a company to obtain this spec. I doubt Smitty's is using the proper formulation for ATF+4 fluid.

 

[JavierG]

Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
i will say since they merged with sears they have absolutly NO bargains at K mart..This is why they are going out of business.

Hey, $8.50 for a 5 quart jug of SN rated synthetic blend oil is nothing to sneeze at. Plus, they had Puro Classics and P1s on sale for $1 - $3.50 each.

 

[tommygunn]

Originally Posted By: MrQuackers
Multi-Flo PDS


Interesting the PDS says that the 10w40 and 20w50 are conventional and not blends, when it says "Synthetic Blend" on the bottles in all grades.

Originally Posted By: dave1251
The use of ATF+4 labeling on their recommendation for the use in MOPAR transmissions. Although it is not a ATF+4 licensed product. Fiat could hem up Smitty's and their use of the ATF+4 trademark in their ATF.

ATF+4 is a pretty cut and dry spec. Only a few basestocks and additive supplier can be used for a company to obtain this spec. I doubt Smitty's is using the proper formulation for ATF+4 fluid.


Who cares? Chrysler is being way too childish in their licensing program, and ATF+4 isn't even the top dog spec anymore (it was like 10 years ago) All they need to do is just make a spec and that every ATF that meets it should be allowed to say ATF+4. Maybe if Chrysler wasn't so stupid, perhaps they wouldn't be owned by Fiat now. At least GM is more fair with their Dexron VI licensing