NAPA Syn... worth stocking up?

[PantherFan88]

Hey guys, long time lurker, but first post.

NAPA just started their promo for their full synthetic house blend for $2.99/quart. I have a 05 Ford Crown Victoria with the 2v modular 4.6 w/41k on it. Always used a full syn (usu. M1 or QSUD) but I'm thinking about buying a case or three from NAPA while the sale is on.

I use the MC FL-820s, likely the best filter for these OHC cars because of the good ADBV...

How does NAPA syn stack up against other mid-range synthetics?

I do believe that they are bottled by Ashland (parent company of Valvoline) but looking at some VOAs, the NAPA blend had a notably weaker additive package compared to the already lacking SynPower.

Is it worth stocking up for a few OCIs with this stuff, I was thinking about just running it 3-4k.

 

[Titan104]

Yes

 

[khittner]

It's not a smoking hot deal until you're down in the < $2/qt. range for full synthetic. You can get QSUD, Pennzoil Platinum, and Mobil 1 for $2-2.50/qt. with their periodic rebates on 5qt. jugs. Heck, my local Meijer was doing a clearance on QSUD 10w-30 a couple of months ago for $9/5-qt. jug. With the $10 MIR (and the checks rolled in just yesterday), they paid me to carry the stuff out of the store.

 

[czbrian]

I wouldn't stock up unless I just had an abundance of space. There will always be another sale or rebate and if not, Supertech Synthetic is cheap enough year round.

Also I think 4k miles is too conservative for that oil and engine. It should be good for way more miles than that. I think the recommendation in the owners manual is 5K and I bet if you did an oil analysis it would come back recommending more.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

UOA's here prove that it does. Even at that you still hear from some its not an extended OCI Synthetic. They have been proven wrong again and again.

 

[Rand]

no you could get pennzoil platinum last month 5qts for 12$

The napa oil is ok but not really much of a synthetic for hard use applications. It is fine for cars requiring api SN etc.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Yes, it is a good deal worth stocking up

 

[Serge]

Yep, just picked up 22 quarts at $3 a quart. I will run it 8-9k for OCI, maybe 7-8k on a direct injected motor.

 

[Donald]

It's all I use in both Subaru vehicles. This is the QT deal, earlier they had a 5 QT jug deal.

$2.99 is a great deal for quality synthetic oil.

 

[PimTac]

NAPA is a excellent oil, made by Valvoline. As for the price, there will always be a better deal somewhere but if you need oil now this is a good deal.

 

[dave1251]

It is a fine deal. I get Kendall synthetic for the same price. I do not consider either one lacking in performance compared to pricer brands.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Originally Posted By: Rand
no you could get pennzoil platinum last month 5qts for 12$



Majority of oil purchasers don't mess with rebates. Some won't be caught dead walking into Walmart, for any product.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: Rand
no you could get pennzoil platinum last month 5qts for 12$



Majority of oil purchasers don't mess with rebates. Some won't be caught dead walking into Walmart, for any product.


LOL that's great that just insures I have a good selection of oil when I go!

 

[Artem]

My standards are $2 a quart and under. Anything else FEELS like I'm a sucker who's overpaying @ retail price. Haha.

 

[wemay]

Made by Valvoline and has dexos1 Gen2 approval, not just API SN...

Yes, it absolutely is worth it.