EP is cheaper with the current rebate.EP costs more and has more fairy magic.
Any 0w-20 changed with filter every 7,500 and dont sweat it.
EP costs more and has more fairy magic.
Any 0w-20 changed with filter every 7,500 and dont sw
Thanks for the replies. When I look at the VOA's, the AFE actually looks better, how is this possible?I would think the EP has a better base oil compared to AFE, for the small price difference I would use the EP.
For one thing, a $30 spectrographic analysis or typical values from a PDS aren't a sufficient metric to predict the future performance of a formulated motor oil.Thanks for the replies. When I look at the VOA's, the AFE actually looks better, how is this possible?
Mg, 693 v. 555
P, 728 v. 449
Z, 758 v. 519
Moly, 83 v. 59
TBN, 7 v. 9.12
(No, these values are not reversed, left is AFE v. EP)
OK, but if we cannot judge a brew by its ingredients, what's the best measure to make these decisions?For one thing, a $30 spectrographic analysis or typical values from a PDS aren't a sufficient metric to predict the future performance of a formulated motor oil.
For me it’s the proven performance of licenses and approvals.OK, but if we cannot judge a brew by its ingredients, what's the best measure to make these decisions?
Ok, so for all these brews that have the same approvals and licenses, how does one go about making a choice? Maybe I'm missing something here.For me it’s the proven performance of licenses and approvals.
If you're maintaining the car to factory specs and both oils have all the correct specs - It doesn't matter which one you pick. Both are going to do well. For what it is worth I have a 2018 Mazda 6 with the same engine you've got in your 3. I haven't noticed any difference in engine feel or noise with any 0W-20 Synthetic I've put in it. I've use AFE and EP, plus a couple OCIs with SuperTech. The engine really doesn't care whats in the crankcase as long as something is in it LOL.Ok, so for all these brews that have the same approvals and licenses, how does one go about making a choice? Maybe I'm missing something here.
Did he first ask what oil you were using, or was this just some random comment? You could come here for those...I would like to butt in here. I was just at a dealer for tire rotation and to buy an oil filter. Service writer asked what oil I was using and suggested I use oil with more Moly, like it makes a difference. I was buying Zepro until it was no longer available. I would consider Mazda oil if I could get a discount. I no longer get a discount on filters per the owner. What has more Moly?