06-04-2020, 11:01 AM | #1 |
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Engine oil gurus- 5W-30 Dexos choice
Is there a reason I should chose Valvoline vs Pennzoil?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline...Quart/15125782 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-...uart/139680614 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-...uart/495194903 Then there's Castrol as well https://www.walmart.com/ip/Castrol-E...uarts/34039135 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Castrol-E...rts/111745126O On the cheap end, Walmart Super Tech 5W-30 is Dexos as is Costco's branded oil. I've been running Valvoline 5W-30 for a while, just wondering if I've made a good choice. Thanks for any helpful advice from you oil analysis guys.
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06-04-2020, 11:07 AM | #2 |
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I've always just gone with whatever is cheapest at the time from the bigger name brands. As long as its the proper weight and full synthetic, I personally think the differences are negligible. I wouldn't run Super Tech or the Costco brand though. But again, thats just my personal preference.
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06-04-2020, 01:06 PM | #3 |
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I'm kind of in the same opinion. I used to be able to tell the difference in oils in my 1990 Civic SI back in 90-93. It would rev differently and sound different depending on oil brand. It seemed to like Castrol GTX the best. These engines are obviously entirely different beasts. Definitely a good deal on the Valvoline. I think I did see Mobil 1 5W-30 Dexos 1 at Walmart for $22 today.
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06-04-2020, 01:40 PM | #4 |
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I do believe I'm gonna try the Pennzoil Euro L next change as I've read a ton of fantastic reviews on it.
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06-04-2020, 02:03 PM | #5 |
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i use torco 5w40 sr1
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11-19-2020, 01:17 AM | #6 |
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Has anybody tried or using this Driven racing oil 5-30wt "DI30" for street use?
They also make 0-40wt "DI40 oil". https://drivenracingoil.com/i-304977...-capacity.html https://drivenracingoil.com/i-304977...motor-oil.html
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11-21-2020, 01:22 PM | #7 |
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i use diesel truck oil.
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11-21-2020, 03:29 PM | #9 |
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I have left over 5w30 Valvoline MST, but I normally have the dealer do it while under warranty. I bring my oil and filters though.
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11-23-2020, 10:19 PM | #11 |
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Used 0w40 Mobil 1 on my old c7. Ran really nice
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11-24-2020, 05:36 PM | #12 |
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This is what I run.
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11-24-2020, 07:15 PM | #13 |
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Wow, a name I have never heard! Diggin on it though!
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