Lets talk about Kendall oil
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Originally Posted By: Robenstein
Quiet in my Scion TC(5w30) and in my Monte Carlo SS (20w50 version)
Ran it in my tC (2006) as well. Seemed good. I've tried a few oils, and I've been thinking about going back. Decent price too.
Quiet in my Scion TC(5w30) and in my Monte Carlo SS (20w50 version)
Ran it in my tC (2006) as well. Seemed good. I've tried a few oils, and I've been thinking about going back. Decent price too.
Originally Posted By: Mazda3LA
I love Kendall Oil. Used it for my Mazda for a couple of years until Pep Boys stopped carrying it last year. Now using Mobil 1.
Here is an interesting video I found a while back about a guy who uses Kendall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86BlFbBzXy4
Nice..
I love Kendall Oil. Used it for my Mazda for a couple of years until Pep Boys stopped carrying it last year. Now using Mobil 1.
Here is an interesting video I found a while back about a guy who uses Kendall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86BlFbBzXy4
Nice..
Now I am really interested in trying out this oil. I have enough Mobil1 for one more OCI for both cars then I will need to buy more oil.
I was able to try out Kendall synthetic only once as it's very popular out here in the Los Angeles area. It certainly was priced right $4.99/quart and so it the shelves at PEP BOYS was constantly enpty or just didn't have enough for me. Now for some reason they dropped it from the shelve and so I'm now forced to use Mobil "Super Synthetic". Why PEP BOYS dropped a winner and potential revenue building oil I can't say but they made a bad choice to drop it.
Anyway I was most satisfied using it and gave me no issues what so ever. Get it if you can.
Durango
Anyway I was most satisfied using it and gave me no issues what so ever. Get it if you can.
Durango
I'm going to give Kendall a shot in my two vehicles for their next OC. We have an Import car dealer here in town and their service dept. uses Kendall. I can get Kendall oil for a better price than most places including WalMart or CTC. As well for the winter months when doing your own OC is not really ideal, they have good prices as well.
The specs are right
The price is right
the reviews all look good
.......so why not give it a try!
The specs are right
The price is right
the reviews all look good
.......so why not give it a try!
Kendall looks like it is so rich in additives, I am thinking about buying several quarts and using it as oil treatment for whatever is on sale 1 qt at a time! I love the Mobil Super with titanium, but 1 qt of Kendall has about as much titanium as 4 or 5 quarts of Mobil Super.
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I think CP is really getting behind the Kendall brand and pushing it harder to compete with the bigger name oils. You see a lot less of their other brands like Trop Arctic kicking around nowadays.
Here I get the semi syn all day long for 3.30 per quart, and thats not on sale. A quart of GTX is on sale for 3.50 at NAPA in my town. Kendall is a very good oil and extremely economical oil.
Here I get the semi syn all day long for 3.30 per quart, and thats not on sale. A quart of GTX is on sale for 3.50 at NAPA in my town. Kendall is a very good oil and extremely economical oil.
Too bad that one of the large shopping Clubs like Costco or BJ's does not carry Kendall Full Synthetic. It sure would get a lot more interest if it were readily available.
I've only found Kendall Synthetic Blend at AZ and picked up some with the AZ rewards. 7 Quarts of 5w30 for $3 and change, including tax, with the AZ rewards.... since it was on special.
I've only found Kendall Synthetic Blend at AZ and picked up some with the AZ rewards. 7 Quarts of 5w30 for $3 and change, including tax, with the AZ rewards.... since it was on special.
enquiring minds what to know 1) which Kendal oil and 2) for what vehicle(s)
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Kendall Syn GT-1 with LT is definably a hidden gem and a sleeper oil waiting to be discovered.
When compare with Amsoil ASL 5w30, not only does it flow faster at -30'c, it also has a higher flash point compare to ASL and for 1/2 price of ASL, i think this oil is definably a winner.
Amsoil ASL 5w30
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4911 (-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 442'F
Kendall 5w30 Syn GT-1 with LT
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4900(-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 455'F
When compare with Amsoil ASL 5w30, not only does it flow faster at -30'c, it also has a higher flash point compare to ASL and for 1/2 price of ASL, i think this oil is definably a winner.
Amsoil ASL 5w30
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4911 (-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 442'F
Kendall 5w30 Syn GT-1 with LT
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4900(-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 455'F
Originally Posted By: Trex101
Kendall Syn GT-1 with LT is definably a hidden gem and a sleeper oil waiting to be discovered.
When compare with Amsoil ASL 5w30, not only does it flow faster at -30'c, it also has a higher flash point compare to ASL and for 1/2 price of ASL, i think this oil is definably a winner.
Amsoil ASL 5w30
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4911 (-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 442'F
Kendall 5w30 Syn GT-1 with LT
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4900(-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 455'F
Barely a measurable difference in those two areas. While Amsoil's ASL has the better base-stocks for extended drains and insane over-dosing on additives. Interesting note, but doesn't really tell the whole story. Hardly on par with ASL, IMO...but a great bargain price for a quality product, yes.
Kendall Syn GT-1 with LT is definably a hidden gem and a sleeper oil waiting to be discovered.
When compare with Amsoil ASL 5w30, not only does it flow faster at -30'c, it also has a higher flash point compare to ASL and for 1/2 price of ASL, i think this oil is definably a winner.
Amsoil ASL 5w30
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4911 (-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 442'F
Kendall 5w30 Syn GT-1 with LT
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4900(-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 455'F
Barely a measurable difference in those two areas. While Amsoil's ASL has the better base-stocks for extended drains and insane over-dosing on additives. Interesting note, but doesn't really tell the whole story. Hardly on par with ASL, IMO...but a great bargain price for a quality product, yes.
Originally Posted By: ltslimjim
Originally Posted By: Trex101
Kendall Syn GT-1 with LT is definably a hidden gem and a sleeper oil waiting to be discovered.
When compare with Amsoil ASL 5w30, not only does it flow faster at -30'c, it also has a higher flash point compare to ASL and for 1/2 price of ASL, i think this oil is definably a winner.
Amsoil ASL 5w30
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4911 (-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 442'F
Kendall 5w30 Syn GT-1 with LT
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4900(-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 455'F
Barely a measurable difference in those two areas. While Amsoil's ASL has the better base-stocks for extended drains and insane over-dosing on additives. Interesting note, but doesn't really tell the whole story. Hardly on par with ASL, IMO...but a great bargain price for a quality product, yes.
If Amsoil has a better base stock, why are their cold flow and flash point lower than Kendall? I seriously doubt Amsoil ASL has a measurable wear performance differences compare to Kendall.
For 1/2 the price of ASL, Kendall is definably a winner in my book.
if i can find it here.
Originally Posted By: Trex101
Kendall Syn GT-1 with LT is definably a hidden gem and a sleeper oil waiting to be discovered.
When compare with Amsoil ASL 5w30, not only does it flow faster at -30'c, it also has a higher flash point compare to ASL and for 1/2 price of ASL, i think this oil is definably a winner.
Amsoil ASL 5w30
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4911 (-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 442'F
Kendall 5w30 Syn GT-1 with LT
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4900(-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 455'F
Barely a measurable difference in those two areas. While Amsoil's ASL has the better base-stocks for extended drains and insane over-dosing on additives. Interesting note, but doesn't really tell the whole story. Hardly on par with ASL, IMO...but a great bargain price for a quality product, yes.
If Amsoil has a better base stock, why are their cold flow and flash point lower than Kendall? I seriously doubt Amsoil ASL has a measurable wear performance differences compare to Kendall.
For 1/2 the price of ASL, Kendall is definably a winner in my book.
if i can find it here.
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Originally Posted By: Trex101
Originally Posted By: ltslimjim
Originally Posted By: Trex101
Kendall Syn GT-1 with LT is definably a hidden gem and a sleeper oil waiting to be discovered.
When compare with Amsoil ASL 5w30, not only does it flow faster at -30'c, it also has a higher flash point compare to ASL and for 1/2 price of ASL, i think this oil is definably a winner.
Amsoil ASL 5w30
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4911 (-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 442'F
Kendall 5w30 Syn GT-1 with LT
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4900(-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 455'F
Barely a measurable difference in those two areas. While Amsoil's ASL has the better base-stocks for extended drains and insane over-dosing on additives. Interesting note, but doesn't really tell the whole story. Hardly on par with ASL, IMO...but a great bargain price for a quality product, yes.
If Amsoil has a better base stock, why are their cold flow and flash point lower than Kendall? I seriously doubt Amsoil ASL has a measurable wear performance differences compare to Kendall.
For 1/2 the price of ASL, Kendall is definably a winner in my book.
if i can find it here.
Someone more experience can answer the particulars, but there are several ways to get better numbers in those areas. TBN retention and starting number win with the ASL, so at the very least it's a better extended drain candidate. Base-stock quality may/may not make 'the' difference in comparing these two oils in the areas you quoted.
It's similar to the whole VI with little/no VII or a nice VI loaded with VII, somewhat of a compromise for a balanced oil formulation; at least for extended drain purposes.
Most on here that prefer working the OCI out, don't want an oil that looks good on paper, but really isn't a superior product in application because of areas like that.
I'm too inexperienced and new myself to give any word on these two products, aside from the clear-cut better base stock in the Amsoil product. Most, I'd imagine, would agree Amsoil has the better base. Kendall is a good oil on the other hand, and may have better 'quoted' specs in those two areas. The thing is though it's not much different to call those areas a wash and some other critical remaining 'difference makers' remaining have Amsoil winning out: Add pack, TBN, the like...
In the context if these two oils anyway.
Originally Posted By: ltslimjim
Originally Posted By: Trex101
Kendall Syn GT-1 with LT is definably a hidden gem and a sleeper oil waiting to be discovered.
When compare with Amsoil ASL 5w30, not only does it flow faster at -30'c, it also has a higher flash point compare to ASL and for 1/2 price of ASL, i think this oil is definably a winner.
Amsoil ASL 5w30
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4911 (-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 442'F
Kendall 5w30 Syn GT-1 with LT
CCS Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D-5293)- 4900(-30)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) - 455'F
Barely a measurable difference in those two areas. While Amsoil's ASL has the better base-stocks for extended drains and insane over-dosing on additives. Interesting note, but doesn't really tell the whole story. Hardly on par with ASL, IMO...but a great bargain price for a quality product, yes.
If Amsoil has a better base stock, why are their cold flow and flash point lower than Kendall? I seriously doubt Amsoil ASL has a measurable wear performance differences compare to Kendall.
For 1/2 the price of ASL, Kendall is definably a winner in my book.
if i can find it here.
Someone more experience can answer the particulars, but there are several ways to get better numbers in those areas. TBN retention and starting number win with the ASL, so at the very least it's a better extended drain candidate. Base-stock quality may/may not make 'the' difference in comparing these two oils in the areas you quoted.
It's similar to the whole VI with little/no VII or a nice VI loaded with VII, somewhat of a compromise for a balanced oil formulation; at least for extended drain purposes.
Most on here that prefer working the OCI out, don't want an oil that looks good on paper, but really isn't a superior product in application because of areas like that.
I'm too inexperienced and new myself to give any word on these two products, aside from the clear-cut better base stock in the Amsoil product. Most, I'd imagine, would agree Amsoil has the better base. Kendall is a good oil on the other hand, and may have better 'quoted' specs in those two areas. The thing is though it's not much different to call those areas a wash and some other critical remaining 'difference makers' remaining have Amsoil winning out: Add pack, TBN, the like...
In the context if these two oils anyway.
I am glad to see some people have bought a case or two and cant wait to see some UOA.
I just picked up 2 cases of Kendall synthetic blend from this guy on craigslist for $60. At 2.50 a quart, can't beat that. Told me to call him anytime I need more.
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