Even though I've had better scores, I did just snag 10 qts of Val NextGen 5W20 & 5W30(5 qts/each) from PebBoys for $1/qt. My oil stash is virtually nil so, I am stocking up right now!
This is conventional(IDK if there was a SYN). The date code on all is 2017(I called Valvoline to verify), so it's not too old. These are the WHITE bottles(not the highlighter GREEN). And both 5W20 & 5W30 are SN/GF-5 non dexos. The Starburst label DOESN'T say "Energy Conserving" but does say, "Resource Conserving", most likely due to being 50% Recycled Oil.
I've used NextGen in the past(~ 2012-13) however, it came in the highlighter green bottles and thought it was OK at that time. No strange noises coming from the engine.
Any opinions or comment on this oil are welcome.
CB
This is conventional(IDK if there was a SYN). The date code on all is 2017(I called Valvoline to verify), so it's not too old. These are the WHITE bottles(not the highlighter GREEN). And both 5W20 & 5W30 are SN/GF-5 non dexos. The Starburst label DOESN'T say "Energy Conserving" but does say, "Resource Conserving", most likely due to being 50% Recycled Oil.
I've used NextGen in the past(~ 2012-13) however, it came in the highlighter green bottles and thought it was OK at that time. No strange noises coming from the engine.
Any opinions or comment on this oil are welcome.
CB
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