Anyone have any experience with this stuff? It was on sale at one of the local China-Marts for $11 for 5 quarts. It says synthetic blend on it.
Valvoline Durablend?
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Buy it, good stuff.
It is good stuff. I see Durablend on the shelf for $4 to $5 a quart.
That is a good price. Durablend has shown stellar UOAs.
So I know what im doing after work today!! woot.
good oil i've been stocking up on it as well, at the local Fleet Farm it can be had in gallon jugs for $9.96, i'm constantly picking up a gallon here and there 
Very good oil, I'm running it in our 1980 Citation with zero trouble.
I'd stock up on it for that price.
I'd stock up on it for that price.
$5 a quart for a synthetic blend with an unknown amount of synthetic is a good price? That's expensive.
Originally Posted By: hate2work
Very good oil, I'm running it in our 1980 Citation with zero trouble.
I'd stock up on it for that price.
You have a 1980 Citation? My brother had one and it was a great car. That car found many parties back in the day.
Very good oil, I'm running it in our 1980 Citation with zero trouble.
I'd stock up on it for that price.
You have a 1980 Citation? My brother had one and it was a great car. That car found many parties back in the day.
Let me know how it goes, I would like to give it a try in my 3.7 ram. It has a little piston slap on start up.
I recall that durablend 5/20 in my "piston slapping" 4.8 silverado totally disappeared during the one time I ran it. I traded the truck before i could reverify that fact, but the proof was in the pudding. Mobile one 5/30-slap ,gtx 5/30- slap, pennzoil yellow bottle 5/30-slap, pennzoil + lucas- lots of slap, durablend 5/20 _quiet and smooth.
Was it the vavoline or was it the viscosity change ?? I dont know, but I plan to try it on my dodge.
I recall that durablend 5/20 in my "piston slapping" 4.8 silverado totally disappeared during the one time I ran it. I traded the truck before i could reverify that fact, but the proof was in the pudding. Mobile one 5/30-slap ,gtx 5/30- slap, pennzoil yellow bottle 5/30-slap, pennzoil + lucas- lots of slap, durablend 5/20 _quiet and smooth.
Was it the vavoline or was it the viscosity change ?? I dont know, but I plan to try it on my dodge.
Originally Posted By: farrarfan1
$5 a quart for a synthetic blend with an unknown amount of synthetic is a good price? That's expensive.
Correct and that is the retail price at some stores, but he is getting it for $2.20 a quart in the 5 qt jug, so it's a super deal.
$5 a quart for a synthetic blend with an unknown amount of synthetic is a good price? That's expensive.
Correct and that is the retail price at some stores, but he is getting it for $2.20 a quart in the 5 qt jug, so it's a super deal.
Camu Mahubah said $5 a qt was a good price.
Originally Posted By: farrarfan1
Camu Mahubah said $5 a qt was a good price.
It appears that way, but the heading says he was replying to sparkplug's post, not mine.
Camu Mahubah said $5 a qt was a good price.
It appears that way, but the heading says he was replying to sparkplug's post, not mine.
I have 115000 miles on my Camry using Durablend. Good stuff but getting harder to find.
Originally Posted By: hate2work
1980 Citation
My B-I-L had one of those. Bought it used, with about 40,000 miles on it - he NEVER changed the oil. He'd add when it got a quart or so down, so, theoretically it got a 'change' every 25K or so. Once in a while, he'd change the filter.
When the body rusted away, it had over 225,000 miles on it. Never an engine problem.
1980 Citation
My B-I-L had one of those. Bought it used, with about 40,000 miles on it - he NEVER changed the oil. He'd add when it got a quart or so down, so, theoretically it got a 'change' every 25K or so. Once in a while, he'd change the filter.
When the body rusted away, it had over 225,000 miles on it. Never an engine problem.
Originally Posted By: TallPaul
Originally Posted By: farrarfan1
Camu Mahubah said $5 a qt was a good price.
It appears that way, but the heading says he was replying to sparkplug's post, not mine.
Yup.
Originally Posted By: farrarfan1
Camu Mahubah said $5 a qt was a good price.
It appears that way, but the heading says he was replying to sparkplug's post, not mine.
Yup.
Originally Posted By: farrarfan1
Camu Mahubah said $5 a qt was a good price.
Don't put words in my mouth. I never said anythang about $5. Good Day Sir!
Camu Mahubah said $5 a qt was a good price.
Don't put words in my mouth. I never said anythang about $5. Good Day Sir!
Originally Posted By: Camu Mahubah
Originally Posted By: farrarfan1
Camu Mahubah said $5 a qt was a good price.
Don't put words in my mouth. I never said anythang about $5. Good Day Sir!
My apologies for misinterpreting your answer. TP said it sold for $4-5 to which you replied immediately after him that that was a good price.
Originally Posted By: farrarfan1
Camu Mahubah said $5 a qt was a good price.
Don't put words in my mouth. I never said anythang about $5. Good Day Sir!
My apologies for misinterpreting your answer. TP said it sold for $4-5 to which you replied immediately after him that that was a good price.
simulpost see the times
can anyone tell the differences in add packs w/ the DuraBlend and the MaxLife blend? i'm thinking maybe more AW in durablend and less seal conditioners?
can anyone tell the differences in add packs w/ the DuraBlend and the MaxLife blend? i'm thinking maybe more AW in durablend and less seal conditioners?
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ProjUltraZ]simulpost see the times
can anyone tell the differences in add packs w/ the DuraBlend and the MaxLife blend? i'm thinking maybe more AW in durablend and less seal conditioners?
Maybe more AW, but not in the form of zddp. If you really want more AW, go for Valvoline VR-1 Racing oil with 1300 zinc and 1400 ppm phos.
ProjUltraZ]simulpost see the times
can anyone tell the differences in add packs w/ the DuraBlend and the MaxLife blend? i'm thinking maybe more AW in durablend and less seal conditioners?
Maybe more AW, but not in the form of zddp. If you really want more AW, go for Valvoline VR-1 Racing oil with 1300 zinc and 1400 ppm phos.
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