Are Supertech oil and filters reliable?
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Originally Posted By: JBinKC
Over the years I have seen quite a few past shortish UOAs on ST conventional shearing a grade to the high 20s using a 10W 30 similar to a level that is usually consistent with a with a name brand 5w-30 and have seen a couple 5w-30s shearing below 8 cST. The question is how quickly does it get out of grade. With respect to wearability it still met the expected standard which is really most consumers goal.
That's not operating at a 5w-30 instead of a 10w-30, though. The oil meets its SAE J300 requirements when new, and has certain viscometric properties in service, too. At "normal" temperatures, i.e. at 40 C, 100 C, and most temperatures that aren't stretching the the cold cranking properties of the oil, a 5w-30 and a 10w-30 are the same and have the same KV and HTHS requirements under SAE J300.
The mention of "5w-30" makes the comments confusing and misleading, since I doubt the cold cranking properties of the oil improved with use. If an oil sheared to a 20, fine. Additionally, there are 5w-30 oils that are significantly thicker at operating temperatures than an ordinary ILSAC 10w-30, too. The range of allowable viscosities is wide enough, and such products do exist on the market.
Over the years I have seen quite a few past shortish UOAs on ST conventional shearing a grade to the high 20s using a 10W 30 similar to a level that is usually consistent with a with a name brand 5w-30 and have seen a couple 5w-30s shearing below 8 cST. The question is how quickly does it get out of grade. With respect to wearability it still met the expected standard which is really most consumers goal.
That's not operating at a 5w-30 instead of a 10w-30, though. The oil meets its SAE J300 requirements when new, and has certain viscometric properties in service, too. At "normal" temperatures, i.e. at 40 C, 100 C, and most temperatures that aren't stretching the the cold cranking properties of the oil, a 5w-30 and a 10w-30 are the same and have the same KV and HTHS requirements under SAE J300.
The mention of "5w-30" makes the comments confusing and misleading, since I doubt the cold cranking properties of the oil improved with use. If an oil sheared to a 20, fine. Additionally, there are 5w-30 oils that are significantly thicker at operating temperatures than an ordinary ILSAC 10w-30, too. The range of allowable viscosities is wide enough, and such products do exist on the market.
I used the Supertech Synthetic in my 98 Tacoma for several years. I started using it after the 100k miles mark and never had a problem with it. No leaks or burning at all. I have used ST filters on my F150 and It seems fine with the filter. No new noises when compared to MC filters. I don't think you will have any worries using it at all.
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Originally Posted By: tina
Thank you everybody! I appreciate your opinions! Does anybody know who manufacture the Supertech oil? Thank you! =]
Where you are or south of me Super Tech oil is WPP/WNE or blended by good company
They make MAG1 oils
Thank you everybody! I appreciate your opinions! Does anybody know who manufacture the Supertech oil? Thank you! =]
Where you are or south of me Super Tech oil is WPP/WNE or blended by good company
They make MAG1 oils
Originally Posted By: tina
Thank you everybody! I appreciate your opinions! Does anybody know who manufacture the Supertech oil? Thank you! =]
That may depend on the region of the country and the refinery/bottler may change by the month. Quality-wise, I still wouldn't be afraid to use it.
Thank you everybody! I appreciate your opinions! Does anybody know who manufacture the Supertech oil? Thank you! =]
That may depend on the region of the country and the refinery/bottler may change by the month. Quality-wise, I still wouldn't be afraid to use it.
Canada supertech is not USA supertech . (oil) so its hard to say
Originally Posted By: tina
Nissan versa is such a good car!
are you doing good with the supertech oil and oil filters? if yes i think i am going to tell my family to switch to supertech as it is a lot cheaper!
The versa will be fine on ST oil and filters. I've used it many times in my f150 and my gf's corolla.
Anyone have any under valve cover pics from extended ST use??
Nissan versa is such a good car!
are you doing good with the supertech oil and oil filters? if yes i think i am going to tell my family to switch to supertech as it is a lot cheaper! The versa will be fine on ST oil and filters. I've used it many times in my f150 and my gf's corolla.
Anyone have any under valve cover pics from extended ST use??
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