Total quartz or valvoline oil?

[JustLG]

Hi, there is a new oil being introduced in my country, Belize, which is total quartz, from what I read it's from France. Used mainly in EU, now I want to know if anyone one of you would recommend the use of this total quartz oil? Or would you recommend the use of the valvoline better? Is for a ford escape. Thank you

 

[skyactiv]

Looks like you're outside of the U.S. and Canada, so I would choose Total Quartz myself.

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

Valvoline owned by the Saudis now. No thanks.

 

[Sandstorm]

I'm running Total Quartz in my Mercedes. Excellent oil with many respectable approvals.

 

[JustLG]

Looks like you're outside of the U.S. and Canada, so I would choose Total Quartz myself.

why do you say total quartz? is it better than valvoline? im in Belize.

 

[cheesepuffs2]

Are they the same price?

 

[JustLG]

Are they the same price?

Valvoline is 135 and total quartz is 105 for the full synthetic. But i want to use which one is the better oil, not in terms of price but quality.

 

[Sandstorm]

Are they the same price?

Looks like Valvoline is 60USD and Quartz 50USD

 

[JustLG]

Looks like Valvoline is 60USD and Quartz 50USD

does base oils matter? from what i read total quartz is based group III and not sure what valvoline is?

 

[Sandstorm]

does base oils matter? from what i read total quartz is based group III and not sure what valvoline is?

Run whichever makes you happier! They're both great oils. I personally would go with Total. They are both group 3 hydrocracked. I know Total is accompanied with some esters as well.

 

[BHopkins]

Either one will protect the engine in your Escape just fine. Both meet Ford required approvals. Both are well respected name brand oils.

As has been said here many times before, as long as you are using an oil that meets the specifications, being disciplined at regular oil / filter changes, with a reasonable oil change interval, is much, much more critical to the longevity of your engine, than what brand of oil you use. This cannot be emphasized enough. Valvoline, Total, Mobil 1, Pennzoil, Quaker, Kirkland. It doesn't matter. Any one will protect your engine beyond the longevity of the rest of the car.

Just do it regularly.

@Sandstorm, which engine is that in your MB? I don't recognize it. It looks like it is mounted transverse? Also new to me in a Mercedes.

 

[Sandstorm]

Either one will protect the engine in your Escape just fine. Both meet For required approvals. Both are well respected name brand oils.

As has been said here many times before, as long as you are using an oil that meets the specifications, being disciplined at regular oil / filter changes, with a reasonable oil change interval, is much, much more critical to the longevity of your engine, than what brand of oil you use. This cannot be emphasized enough. Valvoline, Total, Mobil 1, Pennzoil, Quaker, Kirkland. It doesn't matter. Any one will protect your engine beyond the longevity of the rest of the car.

Just do it regularly.

@Sandstorm, which engine is that in your MB? I don't recognize it. It looks like it is mounted transverse? Also new to me in a Mercedes.

It's the M260 engine. 2021 A220

 

[Oro_O]

Total’s NA/western hemisphere refining is done in Texas; so it’s likely from there (not guaranteed) - not that it changes much.

They are a very reputable brand and I’d use it vs. the Valvoline at that price diffference. I have Total ATF in two vehicles and more on the shelf.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Hi, there is a new oil being introduced in my country, Belize, which is total quartz, from what I read it's from France. Used mainly in EU, now I want to know if anyone one of you would recommend the use of this total quartz oil? Or would you recommend the use of the valvoline better? Is for a ford escape. Thank you

Flip a coin

 

[PontiacHO]

Valvoline owned by the Saudis now. No thanks.

Best not use any gasoline or diesel fuel then!

 

[oldhp]

Valvoline owned by the Saudis now. No thanks.

The Saudis own 100% of the biggest oil refinery in "Texas" now too. Thanks to Jared Kushner.
I've got 14 5qt jugs of Valvoline Advanced Synthetic I'm going to use. I guess from now on a person will have to see "who" owns "what" before buying anything. Seems like a lot of "deals" are being made in Washington now-a-days.

 

[53' Stude]

Valvoline is 135 and total quartz is 105 for the full synthetic. But i want to use which one is the better oil, not in terms of price but quality

You need to think and ask yourself which one you feel better using. Me personally: I’d use the one that costs less and it’s serving me girlfriends car and her daughters vehicle just fine. Total is good as is Balvoline. Don’t overthink this please. Have a great day

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Valvoline owned by the Saudis now. No thanks.

C'mon Jimmy!
Foreigners now own around 60% of USA interests in California and New York...... maybe even more in the two states predominately rich real estate.

 

[Sandstorm]

Sad but true

 

[Bighorn2500]

Whichever is cheaper at the time, you’re car will not have a preference unless it can talk.