i like the looks of this oil a great deal. good bit of moly, mid to upper 30wt and a solid TBN. also has an extremely low NOACK of 7%. a sleeper oil if i've ever seen one. i believe the "high milegae" moniker steers some away.
Valvoline Maxlife Synthetic 10w-30
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I bought a 5 quart jug of the 10W-30 at Walmart last year for $22.50, it was the only jug they got in the shipment, and the only jug the store had received in about 6 months. It's going into my car next.
Thanks for the VOA!!!
no prob! i've only found one area walmart that carries it. not sure what sets them apart but they have this, synpower 0w-20, rotella t5 and t6 as well as royal purple. none of the others do. i'm going to have to meet the automotive mgr sometime.
Have been a Valvoline Syn user for some time now. Since my vehicle moved over 75,000, on my last oil change I switched to Valvoline MaxLife Syn 5W30 (at 78,000). I will do a Oil Analysis between 5,000 to 6,000 miles and report results.
I'm curious why you decided to go with a 10W30, instead of 5W30. It seems you would have a little better start-ups with 5W30 in cold Ohio. Also what filter are you using?
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2003 Ford Focus SE (2.3L) / 82,000
Valvolne MaxLife Syn 5W30 / Purolator PureOne filter
Use Chevron Techron Fuel System Cleaner about twice a year
I'm curious why you decided to go with a 10W30, instead of 5W30. It seems you would have a little better start-ups with 5W30 in cold Ohio. Also what filter are you using?
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2003 Ford Focus SE (2.3L) / 82,000
Valvolne MaxLife Syn 5W30 / Purolator PureOne filter
Use Chevron Techron Fuel System Cleaner about twice a year
Have been a Valvoline Syn user for some time now. Since my vehicle moved over 75,000, on my last oil change I switched to Valvoline MaxLife Syn 5W30 (at 78,000). I will do a VOA between 5,000 and 6,000 miles and report results.
I'm curious why you decided to go with a 10W30, instead of 5W30. It seems you would have a little better start-ups with 5W30 in cold Ohio. Also what filter are you using?
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2003 Ford Focus SE (2.3L) / 82,000
Valvolne MaxLife Syn 5W30 / Purolator PureOne filter
Use Chevron Techron Fuel System Cleaner about twice a year
I'm curious why you decided to go with a 10W30, instead of 5W30. It seems you would have a little better start-ups with 5W30 in cold Ohio. Also what filter are you using?
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2003 Ford Focus SE (2.3L) / 82,000
Valvolne MaxLife Syn 5W30 / Purolator PureOne filter
Use Chevron Techron Fuel System Cleaner about twice a year
I wonder how well it compares to M1's High Mileage synthetic (?). That is what I was going to put in my two high mileage vehicles next, but I'm starting to think this stuff might be better. Hmm
never had a prob with 10w or even 15w, we rarely get into the single digits. i run NAPA or PureOne filters.
im disappointed that all the walmarts near me do not carry this product!
The Mobil HM 10w-30 product is a real synthetic - so you get what you are paying for. Also the M1 has SL level of ZDDP and a mid HTHS. Is it a better lubricant?, cant answer that. The Thick 30wt syn of choice is typically M1 0w-40 with its supercar certifications. The Valvoline synthetic line is just Premium Unconventional Oil - what should be sold as a $3.50/qt product.
I want to see the blend version of this in 5W-30... Hmm. Maybe once I get another job and my first paycheck comes I'll get a kit from wearcheck and check it out.
You out of work too? I just interviewed this week re: working for the NSA. They Seemed to like me - maybe they were curios since I'm Ruskie
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You out of work too? I just interviewed this week re: working for the NSA. They Seemed to like me - maybe they were curios since I'm Ruskie
I'm a teenager in high school. I worked for target seasonally from october to january.. Now I'm looking for something before I run out of gas money.
You out of work too? I just interviewed this week re: working for the NSA. They Seemed to like me - maybe they were curios since I'm Ruskie
I'm a teenager in high school. I worked for target seasonally from october to january.. Now I'm looking for something before I run out of gas money.
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