Originally Posted By: donnyj08
Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
Actually you do see it on here a lot, just under a different name: Napa Synthetic
The problem with the name-brand Synpower is that it's inferior to M1, Edge, PP, yet it costs more than them.
However, the private label Napa version often goes on sale for $3.79/qt, which is a great deal for it.
Synpower is a great lube. IMO it is NOT inferior to M1, PP, or any other OTC synthetic. Synpower Is and excellent product, and IMO equal to the others. It always shows low wear in UOA's and performs very quiet in my engines.
As SLATRON said most here don't like it because it has a sodium add-pack. IMO calcium/sodium add-pack oils are just as good as anything else as far as engine cleanliness. Sodium is and excellent detergent.
As far as price Synpower is priced the same as all the other synthetics at my local walmart. OP if your interested in trying Synpower you don't have anything to worry about. Below is the VOA from PQIA
http://www.pqiamerica.com/March2013PCMO/valvolinesyn.htm
I agree that Valvoline oils, including SynPower, are great products. I wouldn't go so far as to claim that they're superior to M1, etc, but SynPower performs well for the customer looking to change at the OLM interval or run 7k-8k changes. I've used an awful lot of SynPower over the years, and the only reason that my stash currently has more SOPUS jugs is that they've been more generous with rebates and promotions. In my area, any decent oil when changed at a reasonable interval will allow an engine to outlast the rest of the vehicle. Winter salt is the real killer.