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Old 02-13-19, 08:59 AM
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Here is an interesting video. Both the results and how a guy in his garage decided to test them:
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Very impressive, his testing methods appear unbiased. The only thing I would have added is the cost of each product. I searched Amazon, for five quarts containers of 10w-30 for each product shown in the video. The costs are approximately:
Mobile 1: $40
Valvoline: $23
Amazon Basic: $20
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Good chance that the same factory makes them for Amazon.
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I was wondering how the Supertech full synthetic compares.
$16 five quarts.
Meets the specifications of the other oils.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tec...9d&athena=true
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Originally Posted by Bgw70
I was wondering how the Supertech full synthetic compares.
$16 five quarts.
Meets the specifications of the other oils.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tec...9d&athena=true
Same here. I have bought supertech to "top off" my cars in between oil changes. I was wondering how good an oil it is.

I guess we can ask him to test it. He tests other Walmart products, like their zipties. What other brands would you want him to compare it to?
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I would use the Wallyworld Full Synthetics anytime of day. My oil stash has been declining (the good old days or rebates are not as good anymore). Costco Mobil 1 when on sale are a very good deal. That's where my next stash to is coming from.
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The Bottler that makes supertech, is the same factory that makes Amazon basics....apparently Citigo.
If you search the UOA/VOA on bitogs you`ll be fine more analytical data on the oil...heavily doubt this will replace Mobil one, since most folks just buy for the name, and rebateees. In a pinch tho, just drive down to wally, its the same thing no waiting required.
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For most practical purposes on 100k miles/ 17 years old car, I would go by the product label assuming the product meets the specs.
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wow, amazon basics is not a bad option to go with if you're on a budget.
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
I would use the Wallyworld Full Synthetics anytime of day. My oil stash has been declining (the good old days or rebates are not as good anymore). Costco Mobil 1 when on sale are a very good deal. That's where my next stash to is coming from.
Yes Mandy, I have seen your stash and it was pretty big. Working it down huh ? My stash of 5W30 for the SC is only 6 quarts now for the next oil change and it is Costco Mobil 1. The rest I get from Walmart - 0W40 Mobil 1 Euro formula for the other two cars.
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Sp, I am actually being lazy. I have 3 cars due for an oil change and I have been putting it off. In fact when I am done, there will be empty shelves. Means time to go shopping, that's the exciting part, looking for oil deals.
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Bgw70, you da man! Time to go shopping...
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Thanks bgw. I'll be using that pennzoil rebate. That makes the ultra under $13 a jug at wally.
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What's the limit? How many can we submit? Where can we find out?
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