I'm planning on using one or the other for my next oil change, and I'm open to opinions on which one? 132 is their moly ep additive, which I would add to regular engine oil. 703 is their supreme 7000 10W-30. I figure I could order 3-4 bottles online of the 132 and that would be cheaper than a case of 7000 from my local rep. I would not be adding the additive to the 7000. Thanks.
Schaeffer's: 132 or 703?
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My advice would be to run the Schaeffer's oil or don't- skip the additive all together.
That said, I've run Schaeffer's in my 2005 Impala 3.4L and did not notice any difference between that and any other oil I've put it be it high moly oil (QSUD, Schaeffer's, etc) and oils without moly (Rotella Multi-Vehicle). I figure that's what you're looking, since you're looking at their oil and moly additive.
That said, I've run Schaeffer's in my 2005 Impala 3.4L and did not notice any difference between that and any other oil I've put it be it high moly oil (QSUD, Schaeffer's, etc) and oils without moly (Rotella Multi-Vehicle). I figure that's what you're looking, since you're looking at their oil and moly additive.
I'd skip the additives and go with the Schaeffer's. What year is your vehicle? My Schaeffer's rep said for vehicles younger than 5-6 years, the 9000 shows better results; however I do like the PAO content of the 7000 and wouldn't hesitate to use it.
It's an 05.
7000 would do fine for your year vehicle.
What I'm looking at is a bottle of 132 plus some regular sn oil would be cheaper than buying a case of the 7000 oil, but I'd still get to try their product and have the benefit of the antimony contained in the oil treatment. I guess I'm asking is there any reason not to? I used liqui moly mos2 a few years ago and was pleased with its performance, just wanting to try something new.
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All Schaeffer oils have MoDTC. Schaeefer pioneered the use of moly compounds in gear oils and motor oils.
132 is a thick oil additive mainly for smokers containing an antimony compound, a MoDTC compound, in a thick base oil with some FM.
If your engine is not a smoker, there is no need for it.
132 is a thick oil additive mainly for smokers containing an antimony compound, a MoDTC compound, in a thick base oil with some FM.
If your engine is not a smoker, there is no need for it.
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Hmm. So no real benefit over just using the 7000 in a good engine. I'll consider that. I'll still probably buy a bottle or two because I have a friend who could probably benefit from it. Thanks guys.
Just use the oil it is just that good.
Could it really be said that, today, Schaeffer's still offers benefits that other sn plus oils can't? I know from reading old threads on here it used to be some of the highest regarded product available. I have no issue paying for a case of it, but since everyone who's commented on this thread has always been reasonable and unbiased on this forum, is it still really that good?
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Could it really be said that, today, Schaeffer's still offers benefits that other sn plus oils can't? I know from reading old threads on here it used to be some of the highest regarded product available. I have no issue paying for a case of it, but since everyone who's commented on this thread has always been reasonable and unbiased on this forum, is it still really that good?
It's a good oil, but I doubt a semi-synthetic oil (the 7000 series) is any better than the full synthetic oil you can get for the same price or less. Especially in our engine, as I've said before, I've noticed no real difference between the Schaeffer's I ran compared to the multitude of other brands I've run in it.
Could it really be said that, today, Schaeffer's still offers benefits that other sn plus oils can't? I know from reading old threads on here it used to be some of the highest regarded product available. I have no issue paying for a case of it, but since everyone who's commented on this thread has always been reasonable and unbiased on this forum, is it still really that good?
It's a good oil, but I doubt a semi-synthetic oil (the 7000 series) is any better than the full synthetic oil you can get for the same price or less. Especially in our engine, as I've said before, I've noticed no real difference between the Schaeffer's I ran compared to the multitude of other brands I've run in it.
Yeah, honestly I don't think the 3100/3400 series of engines are picky about oil. What it really comes down to is wanting to try something different I guess.
I agree, I don't think these engines are generally pretty easy going when it comes to oil choice. What I haven't tried is extended intervals, but I really haven't had any issues running an off the shelf synthetic for its 1 year/5k mile interval so I'll probably just stick with that and wait for the trans to die.
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