Why aren't more of us using blends?

[cheesepuffs2]

With the trend toward reducing OCIs compared to years past, combined with the perceived higher quality of synthetic blends these days, why aren't they a more common choice on BITOG? I see tons of people here currently running 5,000 mile intervals, which seems like it would lend itself well to PYB, GTX, etc.

That reminds me, remember back in the day when PYB was a gold standard PCMO?

As a related question, what mileage would you be comfortable running a blend to? 5,000? 6,000?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

because full syn is usually not that much more, sometimes even cheaper due to rebates and sales

 

[JeffKeryk]

I used the Maxlife semi syn for years; my cars loved it. I hardly see it anymore and as @slacktide_bitog posted, the full syn can be pretty cheap, so why not?

 

[99Saturn]

because full syn is usually not that much more, sometimes even cheaper due to rebates and sales

This.

 

[zray1]

The ratio of blends is never revealed . What kind of bargain is that ?

Z

 

[ATex7239]

Currently on my WM app:

Super Tech 5W30 Blend 5 qt = $16.98
Super Tech 5W30 FS 5 qt = $18.98
QS 5W30 Blend 5 qt = $18.82
QS 5W30 FS 5 qt = $21.48

I use them sometimes but the price difference is negligible so it is not really a needle mover for me either way. Also 0W20 blends are harder to fine and usually cost the same. 0W16 blends are non existent from what I can tell. If you get oil changes done then you can save $20 or $30 per oil change with blends. I will run them to 7,000 or so in the right conditions no problem.

 

[Patman]

I have always felt like the blends were a huge ripoff, and these days it's even more so since most conventional oils really are somewhat of a blend anyhow.

 

[mr_boring]

Ford uses a blend straight out of the factory. Per the IOLM in all of the modern Fords I've owned, regular street duty has the IOLM trigger at ~10k

Why don't we use it? A vast majority of drivers go more than 5k and most DIY changers want the best bang for their buck. Premium synthetic for under $4.50 quart or a blend for about $4, ignoring the "I'll run Camel Snot 40W-60 if it's on clearance" crowd

You be the judge.

 

[TheRuley]

echoing what has already been said here. The price difference is marginal enough that i'll happily pay the extra few bucks for a full synthetic. Especially when it is winter time and my truck will be seeing -35 degree cold starts.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Full Syns of the same brand name will protect the TGDI / GDI engine better & longer, than syn blends. Even HyunKia Inc, finally figured that out for 2021+.

 

[b_b]

because I drive a GDI engine with 4 cams, 32 valves and 12:1 compression ratio making 80hp/l. I want the best oil I can get.

 

[Rogueman2016s]

I would but the only 0w20 I know of locally in a blend is castrol gtx ultraclean and it isn’t priced to my liking

 

[ATex7239]

I would but the only 0w20 I know of locally in a blend is castrol gtx ultraclean and it isn’t priced to my liking

It is less than Edge but more than several other brands of FS. I looked at for my Toyota but didn’t see a reason to try it.

 

[ripcord]

How many "synthetic" oils have some fraction of group II+ base stocks in them? Probably quite a number. I don't worry about it personally and just drive on with my 5k changes using the best bang for my buck oil. Right now that's Kirkland synthetic.

 

[dnewton3]

We all use "blended" oils. There is not one product on the shelf that isn't a blend of bases and add-packs; each varies depending upon goals and costs.

 

[Rogueman2016s]

It is less than Edge but more than several other brands of FS. I looked at for my Toyota but didn’t see a reason to try it.

If it could be had for around $20 for a 5 Qt jug I would consider being all in.

 

[ATex7239]

If it could be had for around $20 for a 5 Qt jug I would consider being all in.

Sub $20 I’d be all over it. WM near me it is the same price as PP and QSUP.

 

[wpod]

With the trend toward reducing OCIs compared to years past, combined with the perceived higher quality of synthetic blends these days, why aren't they a more common choice on BITOG? I see tons of people here currently running 5,000 mile intervals, which seems like it would lend itself well to PYB, GTX, etc.

That reminds me, remember back in the day when PYB was a gold standard PCMO?

As a related question, what mileage would you be comfortable running a blend to? 5,000? 6,000?

What made PYB a gold standard?

 

[proveitwithdata]

price. Autozone has blend oil on clearance for $30.....walmart has synthetic for $18.

 

[TiGeo]

My Focus ran most of it's 11 years on Motorcraft syn blend 5W20 from the dealer. Now why pay $25 when I can get ST syn for less?