Valvoline Max Life Full Synthetic a Group IV

[typ901]

Maybe none of HIS synthetics are designed for extended oil change intervals, but a number are, namely the Mobil 1 0W-40. I don't think any of Valvoline's products meet some of the tougher European specs (like the BMW LL spec), so his statement would apply to his product line only. [/quote]

>>>Valvoline has an entire line of oils that are Euro spec- 'MST'

Here is the link..
http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/SynPower.pdf

 

[chevrofreak]

It has some pretty impressive specs. The 10W-30 has a NOACK of only 7%. That's crazy. The reformulated Synpower also has significantly lower NOACK numbers now as well.

I suppose it's possible that they both have significant portions of PAO in them.

I have a jug of 10W-30 Maxlife Full Synthetic sitting here that I can't wait to put into my car once the temps get back up to above 70.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Even better: his own product apparently meets the BMW Long Life specifications, so for him to say that synthetics aren't engineered for extended drains is still puzzling to me. Those TBNs still aren't that impressive; most are 7. You get that with PYB, don't you?

Either way, I didn't think the MST was really available in the US, which is why I figured he made that comment. Still doesn't address many GMs, Hondas, and BMWs that have called for extended OCIs (past 7,500 miles) for over a decade now.

 

[coffee]

Well, if it is a Group IV then it would be a great deal and an awesome oil but I just wanted to make sure as there is so many out there using Group III.

 

[finnautti]

I don't get this, why won't one just look MSDS?
http://msds.ashland.com/

 

[coffee]

I kept getting an error stating the PDF could not be found and after about 15 tries decided to give up. If someone has the link to an active one I would appreciate it.

 

[ThirdeYe]

Originally Posted By: coffee
I kept getting an error stating the PDF could not be found and after about 15 tries decided to give up. If someone has the link to an active one I would appreciate it.


When I would click on MaxLife 5W-30 or 10W-30, it would say it wasn't found for me either.

 

[coffee]

Glad it wasn't just me! Thanks for the update.

 

[calvinnnnnnnnn]

http://www.valvoline.com/products/consumer-products/motor-oil/higher-mileage-motor-oil/3

it works for me
click download product info

 

[coffee]

That is the PDF for product info not the MSDS but thank you for the info.

 

[Rand]

maxlife syn 5w30

http://msds.ashland.com/msds-ext/msdsDow...chHC&id=184

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS-No. Concentration
DISTILLATES (PETROLEUM),
HYDROTREATED HEAVY
PARAFFINIC
64742-54-7 >=80-
i can email a copy to you.. pm me if you want one.

Page: 2
SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date: 11/12/2009
Print Date: 1/6/2010
MSDS Number: R0396487
MAXLIFE® SYNTHETIC SAE 5W-30
HIGH MILEAGE SYNTHETIC
MOTOR OIL
557890
Version: 4.11



the wierd thing is the pdf for the regular maxlife and maxlife syn have the same ingredient.


regular maxlife pdf

http://msds.ashland.com/msds-ext/msdsDow...chHC&id=167

 

[finnautti]

Site works for me, atleast now. Looks like group III juice.

 

[coffee]

Well, I suspected group III so that is no surprise. Thank you for the links and info. I am sure it is still a good oil and will probably serve me better in the Phoenix area than the syn blend MaxLife.