Kirkland Synthetic vs. Valvoline Advanced Synthetic - 5w30 - Ford EB 2.0

[NattyBoh]

Without getting deep into it, I plan on running KS oil in my wife’s car but noticed that Valvoline has their garage box oil 20% off. KS oil was 31$ for 10qts, Valvoline 12qts is 47$.

Her car is a 2015 ford edge 2.0EB and the motor is brand new, replaced under warranty under the Service bulletin for the coolant/headgasket issues.

Is the extra money worth it for the EB 2.0 over the cheaper KS oil?

KS oil is dexos 2 rated and the Valvoline is dexos 3.

Not sure if there is a benefit from one to the other with oil changes being around 5-6500mi. The span is just if and when I catch the OCI.

She drives pretty much all highway with average stop and go, non city driving. She uses top tier fuel if that matters or not

 

[Corollaman]

I've ran Supertech 5w30 synthetic (cousin of Kirkland) in our 2016 Fusion 2.0 for years doing 5,000 oil changes. No issues. I recently switched to Quaker State since the price was about the same.

 

[WobblyElvis]

I just bought some Kirkland 5w30 and it is Dexos 1 gen 3. If the Vavoline has better certifications I would go them. If not, save the money.

 

[I<3oil]

Kirkland oil is also D1G3 now. If you were looking at Costco's website, it's outdated.

 

[NattyBoh]

So all in all same ratings same performance oil wise… good to hear. The website is infact outdated.

 

[I<3oil]

So all in all same ratings same performance oil wise… good to hear. The website is infact outdated.

Yep. If you were to go in store and peruse the bottles/jugs, they'll be D1G3, API SP, and GF-6.

 

[pbm]

I doubt there would be any difference running Kirkland over any other off the shelf synthetic at 5 to 6.5K intervals.
I'd run whatever is cheaper to buy.

 

[A_User55555]

I used to use Valvoline FS 5w-30 on my Cadillac DTS every 5K miles.


I switched to Kirkland FS last year on both my Cadillac and Camaro. I had no issues. The engine sounds the same

 

[NattyBoh]

Thanks guys

 

[Sandstorm]

Isn't that a 6 QT sump? Havoline Pro DS that comes in a 6 QT box is a great option as well.

 

[nicholas]

Without getting deep into it, I plan on running KS oil in my wife’s car but noticed that Valvoline has their garage box oil 20% off. KS oil was 31$ for 10qts, Valvoline 12qts is 47$.

Her car is a 2015 ford edge 2.0EB and the motor is brand new, replaced under warranty under the Service bulletin for the coolant/headgasket issues.

Is the extra money worth it for the EB 2.0 over the cheaper KS oil?

KS oil is dexos 2 rated and the Valvoline is dexos 3.

Not sure if there is a benefit from one to the other with oil changes being around 5-6500mi. The span is just if and when I catch the OCI.

She drives pretty much all highway with average stop and go, non city driving. She uses top tier fuel if that matters or not

Kirkland is dex 1 gen 3.

 

[ATex7239]

Just gonna throw out a differing point of view here… I say look at your investment portfolio and pick a company that you’re a shareholder of. Ex: if you hold stock in an S&P 500 index fund then XOM. $10 on an oil change here or there isn’t gonna change your life but growth of your portfolio can. Might as well try to butter your own bread when possible.

 

[Egg_Head]

I'd be more concerned with the OCI than the product with that motor.

 

[NattyBoh]

Isn't that a 6 QT sump? Havoline Pro DS that comes in a 6 QT box is a great option as well.

5.7qts. Never did fill 6 qts. Scared to lol. Wonder if a ~1/4qt would hurt it

 

[NattyBoh]

I'd be more concerned with the OCI than the product with that motor.

So 5-6500mi OCI is too much?

 

[Sandstorm]

5.7qts. Never did fill 6 qts. Scared to lol. Wonder if a ~1/4qt would hurt it

Yea, I always dump in the whole box!

 

[Sandstorm]

So 5-6500mi OCI is too much?

For that engine, I wouldn't go past 5. I do mine around 4 - 5K

 

[Egg_Head]

So 5-6500mi OCI is too much?

My son has a Kuga (Escape) with a 2.0EB. When I change the oil at 5k I am astonished at the strong smell of gasoline coming from the oil. Never had an UOA done but my nose knows. Would not push it beyond 5k for sure.

 

[NattyBoh]

I guess an oil analysis from Blackstone would say either way. Might have to do one to get a baseline

 

[lawrencerd]

Just gonna throw out a differing point of view here… I say look at your investment portfolio and pick a company that you’re a shareholder of. Ex: if you hold stock in an S&P 500 index fund then XOM. $10 on an oil change here or there isn’t gonna change your life but growth of your portfolio can. Might as well try to butter your own bread when possible.

Counterpoint, Costco is also an S&P component.