What's the difference between these Supertech oils?

[Carlostrece]

Supertech Advanced High Mileage Full Synthetic
vs
Supertech High Mileage Full Synthetic

 

[CharBaby]

$1.34 & 10,000 more miles.

Seriously though, I'm thinking that the "Advanced" may have some PAO mixed in with GroupIII
Same with SuperTech 10,000 mile Full Synthetic compared to the 20,000 mile Advanced Full Synthetic.

 

[shortyb]

The "Advanced" is for folks of higher intellect. And BITOGers. The "regular" full synthetic is for cheap BITOGers .

 

[Navi]

I did add the uoas for HM, Advanced and FS a while back. From the uoas alone there doesnt seem to be a big difference.

One difference is Im assuming the HM has seal swellers or conditioners.

 

[GRUMPYDUDE2]

If you keep your oil changes at less than 10k (6k even better) you will be hard pressed to see a diff. between any of these oils.

 

[CharBaby]

 

[Auto tech]

I just got a SDS from highline warren on the 10k high mileage 5w-30. The first line says lubricating oils hydro treated spent. Essentially it's re refined oil. I don't know how to feel about this?

 

[cheetah50]

I just got a SDS from highline warren on the 10k high mileage 5w-30. The first line says lubricating oils hydro treated spent. Essentially it's re refined oil. I don't know how to feel about this?

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I know this is going off topic, but, do you have a SDS for the "Conventional" 5,000 mile oil as well ? I'm just curious if it contains more re-refined oil (I don't have a problem with that at all honestly).

 

[Carlostrece]

My friends 96 Jeep Cherokee went 410K miles using the cheapest version of 10w30 Supertech and cheapest Supertech oil & air filters. So apparently Supertech is an adequate (or better than adequate) oil.

 

[Auto tech]

I know this is going off topic, but, do you have a SDS for the "Conventional" 5,000 mile oil as well ? I'm just curious if it contains more re-refined oil (I don't have a problem with that at all honestly).

No just the 10k full synthetic.

 

[Auto tech]

My friends 96 Jeep Cherokee went 410K miles using the cheapest version of 10w30 Supertech and cheapest Supertech oil & air filters. So apparently Supertech is an adequate (or better than adequate) oil.

No doubt it's good stuff. I just think for it being re-refined the cost should be a lot lower than just a few bucks difference between it and Pennzoil platinum or m1

 

[Carlostrece]

No doubt it's good stuff. I just think for it being re-refined the cost should be a lot lower than just a few bucks difference between it and Pennzoil platinum or m1

I didn't say it's good. I don't know if it's good, but I'm sure at least adequate for most American cars. Likely most Japanese cars too.

 

[Auto tech]

I didn't say it's good. I don't know if it's good, but I'm sure at least adequate for most American cars. Likely most Japanese cars too.

I know. I'm saying based on the specs and approvals it has that it is good in my opinion. With that said I feel like it's priced higher than it should be for an oil that is essentially made from mostly re-refined base. Especially when pppp or m1 is only about 5 bucks more or so per 5qt jug.

 

[Carlostrece]

My friend with the Jeep used the cheapest version of 10w30 Supertech back when it was dirt cheap. Before price increases. If there is something cheaper available now, it's probably what he'd use now in his current car. For him cost was/is the only thing he'd consider.

For me, I want the best price I can get for a quality oil that's at least middle of the herd, or ideally, above average quality.

I think Supertech is middle of the herd. I think Quaker State Ultimate Protection Full Syn and QS HM FS are both above average quality and still very affordable at Walmart.

Ducks everywhere recommend Quacker State.

 

[facility1]

if on a very tight budget Quaker State Ultimate would be a better buy.

 

[Patman]

My friends 96 Jeep Cherokee went 410K miles using the cheapest version of 10w30 Supertech and cheapest Supertech oil & air filters. So apparently Supertech is an adequate (or better than adequate) oil.

Some engines are not that picky about oil and will run practically forever no matter what you do, especially if you drive mostly highway. Try running Supertech in a hard driven turbocharged vehicle and I doubt you’ll see it hit 410k

 

[kschachn]

I know. I'm saying based on the specs and approvals it has that it is good in my opinion. With that said I feel like it's priced higher than it should be for an oil that is essentially made from mostly re-refined base. Especially when pppp or m1 is only about 5 bucks more or so per 5qt jug.

What approvals does it have?

 

[Auto tech]

What approvals does it have?

D1g3, and API sq/Sp even though that's not a auto maker approval per se