Synthetic Oil (5W-30)

[dizzin9]

I have used Valvoline in the past and it's not bad (PP performed better with idling and fuel economy though). The only other oil I'm thinking of using is the Rotella T6 but I've read they've gone to chit with the reformulation.

Is the consensus still Pennzoil Platinum? About to do my first oil change on my DD and I have used PP extensively in the past with great results. Not sure if the newer natural gas formulation has an effect but I'm curious to know what you guys have been using lately.

[luckyboy23]

Gotta LOL at the notion that rotella has gone to ****. Ricer science. Stick with the T6.

[kovalchuk71]

I have used Valvoline in the past and it's not bad (PP performed better with idling and fuel economy though). The only other oil I'm thinking of using is the Rotella T6 but I've read they've gone to chit with the reformulation.

Is the consensus still Pennzoil Platinum? About to do my first oil change on my DD and I have used PP extensively in the past with great results. Not sure if the newer natural gas formulation has an effect but I'm curious to know what you guys have been using lately.

Pennzoil Platinum is still the way to go. It’s the highest quality oil on the market right now (Per: BobTheOilGuy). I just put 5w-40 PP Euro into my BMW and my engine is smooth and whisper quiet. I was using Royal Purple before this.

I bought mine through Napa for dirt cheap during the holidays.

[swoleyo]

Pennzoil Platinum is still the way to go. It’s the highest quality oil on the market right now (Per: BobTheOilGuy). I just put 5w-40 PP Euro into my BMW and my engine is smooth and whisper quiet. I was using Royal Purple before this.

I bought mine through Napa for dirt cheap during the holidays.

What about AMSOIL? that's what I've been using

[dizzin9]

Pennzoil Platinum is still the way to go. It’s the highest quality oil on the market right now (Per: BobTheOilGuy). I just put 5w-40 PP Euro into my BMW and my engine is smooth and whisper quiet. I was using Royal Purple before this.

I bought mine through Napa for dirt cheap during the holidays.

Yup! Bought 2 5qt jugs for $22 each at the store. Amazon has the Ultra for $39.99 but Platinum is more than enough for my dd.

[superman704]

Valvoline is the best

[blazenbb]

What about AMSOIL? that's what I've been using

Nope, your engine will seize if you go more than 350 miles past interval

[phillipsanchez]

Switched over to only using Penrite full synth a few years ago and never looked back.
Assuming you have a diesel and can get it.

[ClivesTriceps]

What about AMSOIL? that's what I've been using

I've used Amsoil exclusively in all of my vehicles and I like it.

[blazenbb]

Changing at proper intervals > brand name

[Bosko]

Changing at proper intervals > brand name

This...who falls for marketing in 2021....this isn't 1970....LOL

[sloop]

Changing at proper intervals > brand name

Agreed.

Please, someone, for my sanity tell me Mobil1 is still good? I've used this my entire life and never given a second thought to switching.

I guess if it aint broke dont fix it?

[luckyboy23]

Changing at proper intervals > brand name

This...who falls for marketing in 2021....this isn't 1970....LOL

Agreed.

Please, someone, for my sanity tell me Mobil1 is still good? I've used this my entire life and never given a second thought to switching.

I guess if it aint broke dont fix it?

These. Go make an oil thread on any auto forum and you'll get flamed. This is THE most beat to death topic.

You can make a concoction of 100 different oils of all different weights and mix them all together. Pour that down your motor and it you wouldn't even know.

"I just switched to 5 time distilled 16w70 made in the farms of bavaria. Paid $99 a quart. I swear that my engine runs every so slightly better/smoother and it gained 3-5hp".

Besides that, none of us keep our cars long enough to even care or worry about engine scarring.... Unless you're lapping the circuit track all day everyday.

[dizzin9]

These. Go make an oil thread on any auto forum and you'll get flamed. This is THE most beat to death topic.

You can make a concoction of 100 different oils of all different weights and mix them all together. Pour that down your motor and it you wouldn't even know.

"I just switched to 5 time distilled 16w70 made in the farms of bavaria. Paid $99 a quart. I swear that my engine runs every so slightly better/smoother and it gained 3-5hp".

Besides that, none of us keep our cars long enough to even care or worry about engine scarring.... Unless you're lapping the circuit track all day everyday.

lol’d at this entire post

[kovalchuk71]

These. Go make an oil thread on any auto forum and you'll get flamed. This is THE most beat to death topic.

You can make a concoction of 100 different oils of all different weights and mix them all together. Pour that down your motor and it you wouldn't even know.

"I just switched to 5 time distilled 16w70 made in the farms of bavaria. Paid $99 a quart. I swear that my engine runs every so slightly better/smoother and it gained 3-5hp".

Besides that, none of us keep our cars long enough to even care or worry about engine scarring.... Unless you're lapping the circuit track all day everyday.

Whole Foods carries engine oil now?

[luckyboy23]

Whole Foods carries engine oil now?

Farm to table.

[kovalchuk71]

farm to crankcase.

ftfy

[Jasonw1178]

Been a Mobil 1 user for the longest time. I've been working on cars professonally which means I know nothing compared to "car guys" (lol) but from what I've seen, you can't go wrong. Seems the other brands always come out with some new "reformulation" only to come up with another a few years later. Must be a reason for that. M1 modifies their formula some, but no drastic reformulations. Also note, everyone seems to use M1 as the base line, the one to beat. Also, they are available at walmart or anywhere for a decent price.

What about AMSOIL? that's what I've been using

Recently been dipping into Amsoil. Was really turned off by the way it's marketed. Results so far have impressed me. I guess we will see long term.

Doing my research I found not only some independent testing done such as PROJECT FARM" on youtube, but also some scientific studies where they send the oil into blackstone for a detailed break down of what's in the oil. The detergent factor in Amsoil is unmatched. Also has great lubrication qualities. If your engine is going to have a failure caused by oil, it's most likely going to be dirt, causing sludge, or not able to contain debris and scratching things up. Amsoil not only handles dirt but will neutralize acids, salts, and other contaminates. The oil that beat them all when it comes to just lubrication factors it was Redline. It's very slick but has little detergent, so it's more for a vehicle that you change the oil a lot. These two oils are on a different tier classificaton than the others. Most of the rest are basically conventional with a synthetic additive. Royal Purple also scored very highly, especially when it came to film strength. Yes bob the oil guy site is pretty good, but there are plenty. Just make sure they aren't sponsored or the person isn't a dealer. Yes, some of these Amsoil dealers are absolute *******s, but the product is good.

Nope, your engine will seize if you go more than 350 miles past interval

Where do people get this crap?

[2011change]

a bunch of *******s ITT


Looka here OP, your Amazon Basic/Super Tech/Kirkland Full Syn Oil is almost on par to Mobil 1 type of **** (SRS)

Those oils I mention comes from the same supplier (WARREN DISTURBTOR)

[wasp9166]

I use mobil 1 in the bmw and castrol in mazda3

[Immichaelski]

I have an impala and any time I put valvoline oil I’m my car it burns out in no time. I put penzoil and it lasts forever.

[Firefightn24]

I use the costco full synthetic. That price though. And has the same ratings as name brand full syns.

[Jax05]

BRotlela, Valvoline, Mobil1, Castrol, Penzoil, etc...they're all good oils. If you want a peace of mind, get a lab test from Blackstone

If you're just looking for oil for your street car/daily there's really no point in overthinking this. Amsoil, Motul, etc are also good if your have a high HP car or something that sees heavy use, but there's really no point of paying $12/quart for AMSOIL for your Honda Accord and then dumping it every 5k miles.

[eternalone423]

Super Tech Full Synthetic in everything I own.

That oil is majorly slept on despite how good it is.

[DoragonKingu]

Guys please dont r@t on me like little $nithe$ but I know the best one it starts with an A and an L. And I have a friend that sells it look him up Durableo|l.com but you never heard that from me. Please dont tell anyone else or might live to talk about it