Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: Swifty
Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: Swifty
Maybe some years ago the difference between the high end boutique/expensive oils and the run of the mill oils could be quantified, but these days the gap has narrowed considerably. For a 5k OCI it makes no sense to pay for a high end oil. If your doing extended drain intervals or in a modified or racing application paying more might be in your best interest but how much more is what the end user is comfortable with paying and makes you sleep better at night.
I disagree. 10K OCIs(like I do with a quality synthetic oil) doesn't cost anymore than the 5K OCI you do. Also, the results I get are greater than yours. After 200-300K my engines will be much cleaner than yours, 1/2 of the oil changes(in 300K I will do 30-you will do 60) save resources, much better extreme cold starts, better protection in extreme heat.
One, I never said I do 5k OCI's it was an in general statement, read again. Two, your assumptions to longevity and engine cleanliness and what ever other data you want to include, your results compared to mine will never be realized and are irrelevant, we aren't comparing, so if you say so, then ok... I could care less. Lol.... This wasn't a statement of what I am using compared to anyone else maybe you took it out of context a bit.
My UOA'S so far are all single digit wear numbers at almost 9k intervals could I achieve it with a lower cost oil, certainly possible and wouldn't doubt it a bit. My oil changes are moving towards 10k and beyond, so for extended drains I don't mind paying more regardless if it is M1 EP, or, AP ,or Amsoil or any other flavor.
In the article the interval was below 5k. Would have been nice to see how the oils perform at 10k and beyond.
I agree that these days you don't have to spend a lot of money to get and oil to do 5k or 10k intervals there is an abundance of many good products. It is a choice by the end user on what you choose to spend and what one considers expensive or not and what you intend to do with the oil.
Seems like you are denying everything you said. Just sayin. Speculation??
Maybe you need to read again get your glasses on...Never said I was doing 5k OCI's, and clearly stated for doing 5k OCI's it makes no sense to spend more on a high end oil. It was generally speaking. Never implied it was to myself.