TEXAS TEA 5w-30 VOA

[MBS500]

I used to be a BITOG memeber, some time back. Back with new username, and new to me car and new VOA for you guys.
Here is Texas tea oil, that most were skeptical about and thinking that it is a gimmick.

Personally, I think it does not worth $32 per 6q.

 

[simple_gifts]

< $6/qt for a LL syn oil is within a lot of people's price range.

Thanks for the VOA

 

[MBS500]

What bugs me most, that it says can be used in place of 5w-20 on the label.
As we can see here it cSt at@100= 11.11 , not even 10.
Also I tried to shake a bottle, but it is filled almost to the top. I saw some flakes while pouring it into sample bottle.
So some additives settled down and levels should be higher.

 

[simple_gifts]

I surfed over to the amazon sales site and it said '

Typo error on bottle's back panel should read, "when 5W-30 is recommended." Maybe their bottle labeling is messed up.

 

[Loobed]

Why did Blackstone put 1300 ppm Phosphorous and 1400 ppm Zinc as (unit) Averages for a 5W-30 oil?

It is a heavier 30 weight; probably for the hot Texas weather.

 

[A_Harman]

Phosphorous content is under the low limit for SN, and there is not much moly. I wonder about its wear protection ability. Will boron make up the difference?

 

[dailydriver]

I always thought/heard that boron was a TBN booster/detergent/acid neutralizer FIRST, and an AW additive SECOND (if that)??

 

[MBS500]

Originally Posted By: A_Harman
Phosphorous content is under the low limit for SN, and there is not much moly. I wonder about its wear protection ability. Will boron make up the difference?


Originally Posted By: MBS500
Also I tried to shake a bottle, but it is filled almost to the top. I saw some flakes while pouring it into sample bottle.
So some additives settled down and levels should be higher.

 

[MBS500]

You can tell that bottles sat on the shelf for long, and the only way to shake it up good is to pour out about 1/4 of oil.

 

[Brons2]

Originally Posted By: Loobed

It is a heavier 30 weight; probably for the hot Texas weather.



Pfft. It is made in California!

http://www.texastealubes.com/Terms___Conditions.html

Tahoe City, CA?

 

[bustednutz]

Hey, call me crazy, but I'm buying a 6 pack. I'll give it a try.

 

[Loobed]

Originally Posted By: Brons2
Originally Posted By: Loobed

It is a heavier 30 weight; probably for the hot Texas weather.



Pfft. It is made in California!

http://www.texastealubes.com/Terms___Conditions.html

Tahoe City, CA?



This is the address they give on their website. It is Lake Tahoe. I can guarantee you they don't make/bottle oil at this location.

 

[MBS500]

It's prob office location