valvoline synpower good?

I know there's a lot people talking about oil...
anyone try the vavoline version? i read is better but I like people's opinion

does wal-mart sells 5 qt jug of it?

 

Working for Valvoline I have been to the new products lab, and product testing lab. The tests they put the oil through is something else. It's very interesting to see. As far as Mobil 1, Castrol Syntec, etc, of course I am going to be a little partial. I think they all would make the cut for fully protecting our Tacoma's. Some people swear by their brand, which is fine. IMO you can't really go wrong with Valvoline Synpower, Mobil 1, etc. There all top tier products, whose companies spend a lot of money in R&D, which leads to producing a god product.

Last I checked, Wal-MArt does sell the 5- gallon jugs. Most companies sell product in the 5 gallon jugs now. SOme do it periodically as specials, but now most companies do it full-time.

 

Im all for valvoline! Used to be mobil 1 but this oil is cleaner when new and way cleaner when you change it, also notice my truck is allot smoother.

 

autozone, advance auto parts and pep boys sell the stupid 4 qt jugs for the same price as wal-mart 5 qt jug... rip off!

 

I'd say it's just as good as the other big name synthetics.

 

ummm... I guess I'll get what's ever cheapest in Wal-mart.... most of the time is the Pennszoil that's the cheapest thou... not bad. right?

 

^I've used PP for years. I haven't done an oil study on the Tacoma but it tested very well in my Altima.

 

I like AMSoil. Mobil1 and Purplepower are almost as good. Remember this stuff is goin in your engine so if you want it to last get something thats good. You pay for what you get.

 

^Yes, true, you DO pay for what you get. In other words, I can change my oil 2-3 times on what Amsoil costs, not to mention I don't believe in extended OCI's.

 

I use the Valvoline Synthetic oil and my Blackstone Labs reports shows the oil is holding up great over 5-6 thousand mile change intervals. Viscosity good at low and high temps, flashpoint remains high, low amounts of lead, chromium, and Aliminum. Pay what you want for oil but there is a way to imperically asses the efficasy.

 

You can buy 5 quarts of mobil 1 for $22 and get $12 back via rebate. I don't care about brands they all work just fine. Get what's on sale.

I'm on 12,500 mile intervals based off of previous Blackstone lab analysis.

 

I try to run Amsoil, but if I can't, Valvoline and Mobil1 are my backup plan. Valvoline makes some good products, including the house brand oils for a lot of companies including Napa and Walmart.

 

Oil thread of the week...

Edited -

We have another.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oil-recommendations.561693/

 

ive used it before, you should be fine