In Japan, Kendall GT-1 oil is extremely popular. One of the importers(www.engineoilya.com) claims that Kendall's paraffin base oil still comes from Bradford, PA and it is one of a very few oils that is approved by US Military(MIL-1-2104B46152???). And Kendall's patented technology called MFA(Multi Functional Additives)is so good that viscosity over the life of oil(1 year or 30,000km)never changes. 1qt bottle of the synthetic blend 5W20 and 5W30 sells for 2100 yen(about $19). However, Kendall website doesn't say anything about Military Spec, MFA, Bradford base oil or its longevity. If you guys know more about this American motor oil, let me know. And, if you can read Japanese, or at least interested, check out the above link to see how popular this oil is over here.
Is Kendall GT-1 the best oil?
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The Kendall that many old timers talk about is now Brad Penn oil made by American Refining Group in Pennsylvania
http://www.bradpennracing.com/
http://www.amref.com/default.asp
http://www.amref.com/bp_product_pgs/BPengoils.htm
The Kendall name was bought by Conoco Phillips a few years ago. The Kendall you see on the shelves today is basically the same as 76, TropArtic, Conoco, Motorcraft etc. They are all Conoco Phillips oils with similar specs and are very good oils.
If you are wanting to use Kendall, buy whatever one of the above brands you get for the best price ...you are basically buying the same oil.
http://www.conocolubricants.com/index.htm
http://www.phillips66lubricants.com/index.htm
http://www.76lubricants.com/index.htm
http://www.kendallmotoroil.com/index.htm
http://www.bradpennracing.com/
http://www.amref.com/default.asp
http://www.amref.com/bp_product_pgs/BPengoils.htm
The Kendall name was bought by Conoco Phillips a few years ago. The Kendall you see on the shelves today is basically the same as 76, TropArtic, Conoco, Motorcraft etc. They are all Conoco Phillips oils with similar specs and are very good oils.
If you are wanting to use Kendall, buy whatever one of the above brands you get for the best price ...you are basically buying the same oil.
http://www.conocolubricants.com/index.htm
http://www.phillips66lubricants.com/index.htm
http://www.76lubricants.com/index.htm
http://www.kendallmotoroil.com/index.htm
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I think I saw an ad in the newspaper for a Goodyear store for a $19 oil change and in the ad it said for that price it includes "Up to five quarts of Kendall synthetic blend motor oil".
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There are 2-3 national auto parts chains here that sell Kendall.
I've seen it at NAPA Auto Parts Stores in my neck of the woods.
Tenderloin hit it on the head.
If you are looking for the "real" Kendall oil that the name was built on, its now called Brad Penn, its still green and still comes from the ground in Pennsylvania from that same refinery.
Conoco bought the name, but not the refinery.
If you want an oil container that "says "Kendall" on it, you can buy any of the Conoco products tenderloin posted.
The Brad Penn oil is excellent and a great value. It doesn't get much traffic on here (Im not sure why), but I know alot of racers and tractor pullers who literally torture their engines who will not use anything else.
HTH
jimmy p
If you are looking for the "real" Kendall oil that the name was built on, its now called Brad Penn, its still green and still comes from the ground in Pennsylvania from that same refinery.
Conoco bought the name, but not the refinery.
If you want an oil container that "says "Kendall" on it, you can buy any of the Conoco products tenderloin posted.
The Brad Penn oil is excellent and a great value. It doesn't get much traffic on here (Im not sure why), but I know alot of racers and tractor pullers who literally torture their engines who will not use anything else.
HTH
jimmy p
Originally Posted By: tenderloin
The Kendall name was bought by Conoco Phillips a few years ago.
I believe the Kendall name was bought and sold a few times before it was passed around to ConocoPhillips. First Sun Oil bought the lubes name, then they decided to sell it to a company called Tosco, then they decided to sell it to CP. The Kendall product today is far from its roots.
The Kendall name was bought by Conoco Phillips a few years ago.
I believe the Kendall name was bought and sold a few times before it was passed around to ConocoPhillips. First Sun Oil bought the lubes name, then they decided to sell it to a company called Tosco, then they decided to sell it to CP. The Kendall product today is far from its roots.
Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm
I think I saw an ad in the newspaper for a Goodyear store for a $19 oil change and in the ad it said for that price it includes "Up to five quarts of Kendall synthetic blend motor oil".
They always say that in the Pep Boys ads around here.
I think I saw an ad in the newspaper for a Goodyear store for a $19 oil change and in the ad it said for that price it includes "Up to five quarts of Kendall synthetic blend motor oil".
They always say that in the Pep Boys ads around here.
All the Firestone Stores use it as well, including the Tires Plus Chain of stores. With a coupon (every Sunday's paper) you get a LOF for $17.99 up to 5 quarts Kendall 10w30 synthetic blend. Can't beat it with a stick, and you don't have to crawl around on a cold cement garage floor.But then again, you lose the satisfaction of "knowing it was done right"...altho they do allow you watch.
Maybe it's popular in Japan due to the 'victory', or peace sign (depending on one's viewpoint) hand they use as their logo.
Any time I've seen photos/interviews of Japanese (or ANY Asian) girl pop stars, they are ALWAYS flashing the peace/victory sign.
Any time I've seen photos/interviews of Japanese (or ANY Asian) girl pop stars, they are ALWAYS flashing the peace/victory sign.
Thanks for the replies. So, basically all you guys are saying that Kendall's base oil is no longer coming from Bradford? If so, I'm dissapointed because I thought I finally encountered with the oil I was looking for. I was going to change my M1 5W20 to Kendall GT-1 synthetic blend of the same grade because I had a doubt in full synthetic oil because one study showed that oil film of synthetic is thin and comes off easily from the metal surfaces due to its superior flowability while paraffin based oil(especially one from Bradford)has thicker film and sticks well to the interior engine parts and won't come down easily to the oil pan.
I actually saw some of the Kendall GT-1 at Advance Auto today, but they didn't have any in 5W-30 weights. If I remember correctly it was between $6-7 a quart. I'm sure it's good stuff though.
"Kendall's base oil is no longer coming from Bradford? If so, I'm dissapointed..." Base oil is essentially a chemical specification commodity that can be big-time property modified by additives. The technology (in the Western developed world) is so advanced in refining (versus in the days of "yummy Pennsylvania crude etc...) the crude source is totally irrelevant. The type of base oil might be an indicator of some properties (Grouup I, II, II+, III, PAO etc...)...but there are wide ranges of base-oil influenced properties too, so generalizations are difficult. One generalization is pretty true...it take a group II base oil to make a GF4 PCMO.
Do not wory about the quality or brand of the oil you are buying as long has the API SM spec on it. Run that plain SM dino oil, regardless of brand, for 5000-6000 miles without any concerns. Buy the best priced oil you can get that has API SM on it, game over.
Mr. HONDA, Had a preference for Kendall Oils. He wanted the Dealers, to use it in his Motorcycles and Cars, when he started importing them into the USA. Kendall has a history, in the early days, when he was making Piston Rings, actually saved his Company, when he started up in business, after WWII.
The new technologies and oils today are better, especially in the 5-30wt. oils, you are using. What engines are you using?
The new technologies and oils today are better, especially in the 5-30wt. oils, you are using. What engines are you using?
How did Kendall save his company, exactly? Interesting story 
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Do not wory about the quality or brand of the oil you are buying as long has the API SM spec on it. Run that plain SM dino oil, regardless of brand, for 5000-6000 miles without any concerns. Buy the best priced oil you can get that has API SM on it, game over.
i am glad somebody has a clue around here...........
Do not wory about the quality or brand of the oil you are buying as long has the API SM spec on it. Run that plain SM dino oil, regardless of brand, for 5000-6000 miles without any concerns. Buy the best priced oil you can get that has API SM on it, game over.
i am glad somebody has a clue around here...........
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