Used Supertech Synthetic for years in all of our vehicles will continue to do so.
Quite simply, quality, not perception, and not certifications by themselves.its amazing what is on the label of some small house oil brands. Same sort of thing that is on the label of the big boys..
and not on the label of some of the custom boutique lubes.
which is more important? perception of quality or the certifications?
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but how does one judge quality, if there is no testing process that leads to carrying the appropriate certifications?Quite simply, quality, not perception, and not certifications by themselves.
but how does one judge quality, if there is no testing process that leads to carrying the appropriate certifications?
aren't about 90% of the discussions on this forum revolving around the same few things?Only a little over 2 weeks since we last had this exact same conversation. Anyone want to take bets on whether or not this one will top 189 posts?
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100% of church is about one story and no one seems to mind. I guess oil is more sacred.aren't about 90% of the discussions on this forum revolving around the same few things?
I ran it through Blackstone and got 92.78%, but we all know that Blackstone uses a myth to analize the analysis %aren't about 90% of the discussions on this forum revolving around the same few things?
Oil is a commodity product. You generally are getting what you pay for. Oil quality is determined by the oil's composition, components used, formulator expertise, testing and approvals whether that be engine tests, racing, tear downs and oil analysis.
If you put some average oil in Red Bull's F1 car Red Bull engines likely wouldn't last one race.
I ran it through Blackstone and got 92.78%, but we all know that Blackstone uses a myth to analize the analysis %
It's not a myth, it is a standard ASTM test. However not all ASTM tests have a narrow tolerance band. On this one you're using a relatively imprecise indicator to estimate a secondary value which results in an inherently imprecise result.I ran it through Blackstone and got 92.78%, but we all know that Blackstone uses a myth to analize the analysis %
They use race oil, which does not have the same stuff as what’s used for the street. You engine would be fine for awhile. Just like humans can eat junk and be fine, than it catches up to us.The same can be said about the engine oil used in red bull's honda powertrain. If you were to put that in your passenger car, it would probably be equally as detrimental.
There is quality, then there is also having the correct stuff for the application and for the job its going to do.
I'm in SC. Which NAPA did you get 5qt jugs for $2.50? That is a killer deal.Been my go to for years. Was upset I haven’t seen it priced down in a good while. Used to pay $18.99 on sale in NY recently in SC picked up 8 5Qt jugs for 19.99
Have and will continue to use store brands meeting the specifications of need. I don't give it a second thought.
STP
NAPA
FRAM
O'Reilly
Kirkland
Super Tech
Amazon Basics
NAPA in Conway. They have 5QT jugs 20.99 at the moment.
Hi bbhero,I agree… Ain’t nothing wrong with that.
Just like the Cam2 in the Honda I have.
You know when I think of Valvoline… I think I remember your dad had some Valvoline signs and stuff. . . I haven’t forgotten that.
Hope you and your family are doing good man. Always good to see you on here.
I’m really really considering picking up a few more jugs.Yeah the Napa near me win Williamsburg has that on the same sale price… Not too shabby.