Super Tech 0w-30 (western Canada) who makes it?

[tuckman]

I was browsing the oil wall at a local wal mart (Cold Lake, Alberta) and came across some full syn super tech 0w-30 $23 for 5L. I was wondering who makes that oil and if it is even close to the quality the Esso XD3 0w-30.
I love the XD3 in my truck, if i can get it for almost $10 cheaper than XD3 why not use it.

 

[jldcol]

Is Esso from EXXON? XON/SOPUS/Warren are the likely suspects here. If Esso XOM then probable compareable quality.

 

[tuckman]

Esso and EXXON same thing different country at one time. Imperial Oil in Canada.
Where would i look on the jug to get a good idea of the bottler or maker?

 

[CATERHAM]

XD3 is a known PAO based synthetic and it is a heavy 30 grade oil much like GC.
The Super Tech is made by Safety Kleen and is a Group lll, lighter based oil than the ESSO product.

 

[addyguy]

Canadian Wal-Mart Synthetic oil, all grades, is made by Safety-Kleen Canada, out of re-refined basestocks.

Its not a super-long drain oil, BUT it does have a decent add-pack, and should do about 7500 miles comfortably....there's a UOA of a Ford Ranger on here with the 5W-30.....