valvoline synpower 4x better than mobil 1 ?

[crazyoildude]

I just picked up a copy of car and driver nov. 8 issue and read an ad from valvoline that states: VALVOLINE SYN POWER OFFERS 4X BETTER PROTECTION THAN MOBIL 1.
there's a new standard in protection.Independent lab testing shows that syn power provides 4x better wear protection than mobil 1. Synpower is the only leading full synthetic formulated with more durable anti-wear additives that stay in oil longer. valvoline.com/synpower
VALVOLINE SYN POWER-THE ULYIMATE PROTECTION AGAINST
HEAT DEPOSITS WEAR

Did anyone else see this

 

[HTSS_TR]

Yes, I saw it and when Kragen had Valvoline Synpower on sale for $0.99/qt after rebate I bought 3 cases.

 

[crazyoildude]

wow 4x better than mobil one in protecting against wear? what about PP ams oil and the rest of them?

 

[ZZman]

http://www.valvoline.com/synpower-wearpr...wer%2Bpromotion

 

[crazyoildude]

i saw that wow..

 

[greenaccord02]

The reason they don't compare it to PP or Amsoil is because M1 is all Joe Sixpack cares about.

Straight from Joe's Mind:
"Amsoil? What's that, some kinda French [censored]?"
"Pennzoil? That [censored] causes waxy engines."
"Mobil One... I heard that's what NASCAR likes! The bottle looks WICKED!"
"I need to get me another beer."

Marketing departments know how to play these people. The TV said Mobil 1 is the best oil ever. Now the TV says SynPower is 4x as good... Must be true... Must...buy...

(Not to mention that the test they used to get those results sucks.)

 

[Tempest]

There was thread about this up in the PCMO section about a month ago.

 

[Solo2driver]

Still haven't seen my rebate check from Valvoline

 

[wcbcruzer]

It must be 4x better. It says so on Valvoline's website.

 

[buster]

The Seq IVA test is mainly for evaluating sludge formation under lower temperature conditions. It is severe on cam shaft wear and is a pass/fail test to meet GF-4. It's a good test for evaluating that particular type of wear under grandma driving conditions.

 

[ARB1977]

I forgot what magazine i saw that advertisement in but there was four pages in a row with the same advertisement.

 

[Al]

Wait..this is advertising..right??

 

[Solo2driver]

Originally Posted By: Solo2driver
Still haven't seen my rebate check from Valvoline

HOLY bleep!

My Valvoline Synpower rebate check showed up today, 11/24...I forgot when I sent it off, but it's been months. This marks the day, thinking back about a decade or so, when I have actually received a rebate check.

LOL