Switching from Group III to Group IV or V synthetics?

[Chuck1986]

Are there any concerns from switching from a group III synthetic (ie. Quaker State) to a group IV or V synthetic (ie. Amsoil, Pennzoil Plat)? Just wondering...thanx

 

[dkryan]

No worries!

 

[Compman1988]

BTW, I believe that Pennzoil Plat. is a GRP III also.

 

[BrianWC]

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Originally posted by Compman1988:
BTW, I believe that Pennzoil Plat. is a GRP III also.

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Nope.

Group V except for the euro formula evidently.

 

[JohnBrowning]

European PP is 100% synthetic the PP sold in the USA is a mix of base stocks and would not be allowed to called a Synthetic in Europe or anyplace else on the planet. Do not get me wrong PP is a good value especialy in the Jugs sold at Walmart. It is not on par though with M1,Amsoil,Redline,Pentosin,Motul,Fuchs,Penrite etc.......

 

[TooSlick]

No issues

 

[BrianWC]

JB I thought the euro formula was Grp III and the US is EOP???

 

[speedtc]

JohnBrowning....I think you have it backwards. Not on par with other syns?

 

[SSQ]

I would say depends on your car. The only worry would be the seal.

 

[bar1]

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Originally posted by JohnBrowning:
European PP is 100% synthetic the PP sold in the USA is a mix of base stocks and would not be allowed to called a Synthetic in Europe or anyplace else on the planet. Do not get me wrong PP is a good value especialy in the Jugs sold at Walmart. It is not on par though with M1,Amsoil,Redline,Pentosin,Motul,Fuchs,Penrite etc.......

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At least in Europe that "law" has "softened". A lot of grp. III oil is now marketed as "100% synthetic" or "100% synthetic technology".

 

[boxcartommie22]

you might want to add scaheffers 9000 group3/4 so called full synthetic.

 

[speedtc]

Whatever it's made of Terry Dyson said it's awesome.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Yep.. Terry gives it a good grade for wear protection. The American is Group V.... not III.

My S-10 4.3 used 8 oz. in 4K. Before it was using 16 oz in 4K with Castrol Syntec & Supertech Syn. The dipstick is staying cleaner also. Not sure either one matters most ... but I like to see both occuring with the Platinum. Dashboard oil gauge pressure readings appears to be around the same for all three oils I used. Quietness is about the same also.

 

[dave1251]

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posted 23 June, 2006 07:01
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European PP is 100% synthetic the PP sold in the USA is a mix of base stocks and would not be allowed to called a Synthetic in Europe or anyplace else on the planet. Do not get me wrong PP is a good value especialy in the Jugs sold at Walmart. It is not on par though with M1,Amsoil,Redline,Pentosin,Motul,Fuchs,Penrite etc.......
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John Browning know your facts before you start bashing products. I for one is tired of you doing this.

 

[speedtc]

John Browning...pentosin, motul, fuchs, and penrite? Those must have been in the other aisle at walmart!