Thinking of switching to ST Synthetic

[otis24]

I am thinking of switching to SuperTech synthetic due to the huge price increases on Penn Platinum and Mobil 1. I do a lot of short trip driving (3 miles or less). I pretty much stick to 5K OCI's. My main concern is fuel dilution due to the short trips. Can ST handle this regimen?
Vehicles: 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (3.8)
1994 GMC Sonoma (4.3)

 

[rg200amp]

With a 5000 mile OCI, I am sure ST synthetic will handle your driving style fine.

 

[bobfather99]

Originally Posted By: otis24
I am thinking of switching to SuperTech synthetic due to the huge price increases on Penn Platinum and Mobil 1. I do a lot of short trip driving (3 miles or less). I pretty much stick to 5K OCI's. My main concern is fuel dilution due to the short trips. Can ST handle this regimen?
Vehicles: 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (3.8)
1994 GMC Sonoma (4.3)


For a 5k OCI, just about anything will work, dino/blend/syn.
While fuel/moisture dilution might be a concern, a good 30 minute drive at highway speeds should take care of that(once every week or two)

I would say that syn oil isnt necessary, but if its your preference, ST syn oil should be just fine. Check it frequently, use a good quality filter, and drive....

 

[02zx9r]

go for it

 

[scoobie]

ST synth is excellent, and with cold weather coming, will work beautifully. My next change I will use MotorCraft 5w20 semi synth mixed 50:50 with ST synth, for a nice 5w25, for my Impreza, flat four NA 2.5 for fabulous cold weather properties.

 

[Al]

Here is mine at 9700 miles http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...rue#Post1219746

Its a fine oil. It is all I intend to use in the future.

 

[scoobie]

Wow, that ST UOA is fabulous; I'm running a 2.5 NA flat four. I'm not wasting any money on anything except ST from now on.

 

[Hollow]

I might switch over to that...about the same price as Pennzoil YB most of the time.

Unless I find more 1.99/quart Synpower...can't pass that up.