Which conventional

[Smokefan1977]

I have a buddy on a budget and he has a truck similar to my 99, but it has the 5.4. In the past we have always used M1 syn but he has comeup on some hard times. Lucky he realizes not to neglect his nehicle during this time.

My question is M1 5000 or PYB? any other suggestions are welcomed. MC 820s will be used

Thanks everyone

 

[dparm]

I'd get whichever of the two is on sale, with a slight nod going towards Mobil 5000.

 

[Smokefan1977]

Can I ask why the Nod to Mobil over PYB. Im not to versed on the differences so please educate me.

 

[yesthatsteve]

If you can find a Wal-Mart that carries Motorcraft synthetic blend in jugs, that is also an excellent value. In my area, some carry it; some don't.

 

[Smokefan1977]

Yeah that was my thought also but he is in Northern AZ and they dont. The wally carries PYB, Mobil, QSGB, ST, and I believe Havoline. Im driving up in about 2 hours for the weekend and we wanna knock out the end of summer servicing

 

[mechtech2]

Also, some say the numbers can come out better using the expensive oil for a longer duration.
You can actually save money with the expensive oil!

But I like the PYB.

 

[Mark72]

My nod goes toward Valvoline next gen. I like the green jug

 

[dparm]

Good TBN (9.0, I've heard). Mobil is confident the oil can go 5k. I'm sure PYB could too, but they're not openly claiming that. People on BITOG love PYB though I've yet to see anything proving it is vastly better than most other commonly-available dinos.

Pep Boys currently has the 5+qt jug or 5x1qt bottles of PYB + Purolator Classic filter for $11.99 after rebate. Or for $3 more you can get a Bosch Premium filter. Pretty hard to beat that deal if you don't mind waiting for the $7 rebate.

 

[Hallmark]

Are you a Costco member? Their periodic discounts on Shell/Chevron price those great conventionals at $1.67-2.19/qt.

 

[chubbs1]

Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Also, some say the numbers can come out better using the expensive oil for a longer duration.
You can actually save money with the expensive oil!

But I like the PYB.


+1 on this I agree you spend $10 more on the good syn and you can go farther. AAP has lots of good deals and M1 Syn at walmart is about $10-11 more than MCraft. Good syn is actually a better deal.

 

[dparm]

Both NAPA and Farm & Fleet have M1 for $5.98/qt. Some stores also have the $12/15 rebate depending on whether or not you got a filter. That makes M1 as low as $4/qt.

 

[FastGame]

My last $ would be on QSGB unless one of the other major brands was on sale cheaper. QS is good oil.

 

[Boss302fan]

I think I would use PYB or Motorcraft...

 

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: Hallmark
Are you a Costco member? Their periodic discounts on Shell/Chevron price those great conventional at $1.67-2.19/qt.

Costco has $9 off coupon for a case of 12 quarts Shell or Chevron, limit 6 cases.

 

[tinmanSC]

Originally Posted By: Mark72
My nod goes toward Valvoline next gen. I like the green jug

Woot!

 

[2oldtommy]

I have read posting that K-mart is clearing out old stock of SM oils at very low prices. If you have K-mart near you , give them a try. FWIW-Oldtommy

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: chubbs1
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Also, some say the numbers can come out better using the expensive oil for a longer duration.
You can actually save money with the expensive oil!

But I like the PYB.


+1 on this I agree you spend $10 more on the good syn and you can go farther. AAP has lots of good deals and M1 Syn at walmart is about $10-11 more than MCraft. Good syn is actually a better deal.


Not an accurate statement. We have seen plenty of vehicles (and EVERY manufacture out there proves) that going blindly past the recommended OCI with ANY oil is not a wise choice. (Please show me any manual that states if you run conventional the OCI is x and with syn the OCI is longer. I've never seen one)

I would not be recommending it for EVERYONE. Esp when you don't KNOW the vehicles condition, how it is driven, in what conditions and such.

Back to the OP, either is a EXCELLENT oil and will do the job just fine. Personally whatever is the cheapest is the one I'd get. Right now I think Mobil gets the nod since its $2 cheaper. Quaker State is another great choice.

Bill

 

[dparm]

Bill, I don't know what Mobil 5000 costs but the Pep Boys deal is hard to beat. ($12 for 5qt + filter)

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: dparm
Bill, I don't know what Mobil 5000 costs but the Pep Boys deal is hard to beat. ($12 for 5qt + filter)


I agree. But I don't do PepBoys for 2 reasons.

1. They do not have any customer service.

2. 35 miles one way from me.

But #1 is the main reason why I don't do Pepboys.

Take care, Bill

 

[ArtDart]

I suggest Mobil Super 5k.
A quality oil at a very reasonable cost.

jringo