synthetics
#41
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Re: synthetics
Of course we all know the term synthetic may be used on one hundred
percent petroleum products, as it is just a couple more steps at the
same refinery, Like there is no non mineral substance used like some may
a caster bean or some other vegetable:
http://www.1st-in-synthetics.com/articles7.htm
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DougW wrote:
>
> Heh.. forgot to point out which one. It's the Supertech brand. Still bet
> you can guess by the price. I don't think the single quart price is
> correct, the bottles were all mixed up. Wonder who makes that brand...
>
> > FYI (no real order)
> >
> > Store Brand Qt $ea $/Qt
> > Walmart Supertech syn 1 .97 .97
> > Walmart Supertech syn 5 11.88 2.38
> > Walmart Syntec mix 5 12.22 2.44
> > Walmart Syntec mix 1 2.72 2.72
> > AutoZone Quakerstate syn 1 2.89 2.89
> > Walmart Mobile1 syn 5 23.82 4.76
> > Walmart Mobile1 syn 1 4.88 4.88
> > Walmart Castrol syn 5 19.88 3.98
> > Walmart Castrol syn 1 4.72 4.72
> > AutoZone Castrol syn 1 5.19 5.19
> > AutoZone Mobile1 syn 1 5.29 5.29
percent petroleum products, as it is just a couple more steps at the
same refinery, Like there is no non mineral substance used like some may
a caster bean or some other vegetable:
http://www.1st-in-synthetics.com/articles7.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DougW wrote:
>
> Heh.. forgot to point out which one. It's the Supertech brand. Still bet
> you can guess by the price. I don't think the single quart price is
> correct, the bottles were all mixed up. Wonder who makes that brand...
>
> > FYI (no real order)
> >
> > Store Brand Qt $ea $/Qt
> > Walmart Supertech syn 1 .97 .97
> > Walmart Supertech syn 5 11.88 2.38
> > Walmart Syntec mix 5 12.22 2.44
> > Walmart Syntec mix 1 2.72 2.72
> > AutoZone Quakerstate syn 1 2.89 2.89
> > Walmart Mobile1 syn 5 23.82 4.76
> > Walmart Mobile1 syn 1 4.88 4.88
> > Walmart Castrol syn 5 19.88 3.98
> > Walmart Castrol syn 1 4.72 4.72
> > AutoZone Castrol syn 1 5.19 5.19
> > AutoZone Mobile1 syn 1 5.29 5.29
#42
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Re: synthetics
FrankW wrote:
> I'd rather change dino oil regularly
> rather than synthetic less often.
> Dirt is dirt synthetic or not.
>
> Bryan wrote:
>
>> I have not bought anything for the transfer case yet, or any
>> lubricants for that matter, as the TJ just hit 1500 miles.
>> Mobil 1, expensive, but probably a safe bet.
>> How often do you change your motor oil since it is synthetic?
>>
>> Are the diffs, transfer case, and transmission organic or synthetic
>> from the factory?
>>
>> Bryan
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:pR57e.10986$G8.7532@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
>>
>>> I use Mobil 1 for the engine, and the dealer stuff for the gearbox. Some
>>> folks use Redline, but I don't know if that is synthetic or not -
>>> gets good
>>> reports though. Do you get synthetic ATF fluid for the transfer case ?
>>>
>>> Dave Milne
>>>
>>> "Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9yW6e.1069$uQ7.898@news02.roc.ny...
>>>
>>>> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the
>>>> first
>>>> oil change.
>>>> Engine, trans, diffs.
>>>>
>>>> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs
>>>> especially?
>>>>
>>>> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Bryan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
Actually, changing dino oil 'regularly', epecially more often than
specified in your owner's manual - and synthetic less often - could be
bad for your catalytic converter.
Synthetics are generally less volatile so the parts of the oil that
vaporize first, including the phosphorous, are burned right away and
sent through the converter. Phosporous and other anti-wear agents are
hard on converters. So, by changing dino oil more frequently, you burn
off more phosphorous than you would changing synthetic less frequently.
This is the impetus behind the new API SM spec., which lowered phosphous
and also volatility levels.
Plus, synthetics are more shear stable at high temps. providing better
protection under stress and they flow much better at low temps.
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
> I'd rather change dino oil regularly
> rather than synthetic less often.
> Dirt is dirt synthetic or not.
>
> Bryan wrote:
>
>> I have not bought anything for the transfer case yet, or any
>> lubricants for that matter, as the TJ just hit 1500 miles.
>> Mobil 1, expensive, but probably a safe bet.
>> How often do you change your motor oil since it is synthetic?
>>
>> Are the diffs, transfer case, and transmission organic or synthetic
>> from the factory?
>>
>> Bryan
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:pR57e.10986$G8.7532@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
>>
>>> I use Mobil 1 for the engine, and the dealer stuff for the gearbox. Some
>>> folks use Redline, but I don't know if that is synthetic or not -
>>> gets good
>>> reports though. Do you get synthetic ATF fluid for the transfer case ?
>>>
>>> Dave Milne
>>>
>>> "Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9yW6e.1069$uQ7.898@news02.roc.ny...
>>>
>>>> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the
>>>> first
>>>> oil change.
>>>> Engine, trans, diffs.
>>>>
>>>> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs
>>>> especially?
>>>>
>>>> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Bryan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
Actually, changing dino oil 'regularly', epecially more often than
specified in your owner's manual - and synthetic less often - could be
bad for your catalytic converter.
Synthetics are generally less volatile so the parts of the oil that
vaporize first, including the phosphorous, are burned right away and
sent through the converter. Phosporous and other anti-wear agents are
hard on converters. So, by changing dino oil more frequently, you burn
off more phosphorous than you would changing synthetic less frequently.
This is the impetus behind the new API SM spec., which lowered phosphous
and also volatility levels.
Plus, synthetics are more shear stable at high temps. providing better
protection under stress and they flow much better at low temps.
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
#43
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Re: synthetics
FrankW wrote:
> I'd rather change dino oil regularly
> rather than synthetic less often.
> Dirt is dirt synthetic or not.
>
> Bryan wrote:
>
>> I have not bought anything for the transfer case yet, or any
>> lubricants for that matter, as the TJ just hit 1500 miles.
>> Mobil 1, expensive, but probably a safe bet.
>> How often do you change your motor oil since it is synthetic?
>>
>> Are the diffs, transfer case, and transmission organic or synthetic
>> from the factory?
>>
>> Bryan
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:pR57e.10986$G8.7532@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
>>
>>> I use Mobil 1 for the engine, and the dealer stuff for the gearbox. Some
>>> folks use Redline, but I don't know if that is synthetic or not -
>>> gets good
>>> reports though. Do you get synthetic ATF fluid for the transfer case ?
>>>
>>> Dave Milne
>>>
>>> "Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9yW6e.1069$uQ7.898@news02.roc.ny...
>>>
>>>> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the
>>>> first
>>>> oil change.
>>>> Engine, trans, diffs.
>>>>
>>>> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs
>>>> especially?
>>>>
>>>> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Bryan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
Actually, changing dino oil 'regularly', epecially more often than
specified in your owner's manual - and synthetic less often - could be
bad for your catalytic converter.
Synthetics are generally less volatile so the parts of the oil that
vaporize first, including the phosphorous, are burned right away and
sent through the converter. Phosporous and other anti-wear agents are
hard on converters. So, by changing dino oil more frequently, you burn
off more phosphorous than you would changing synthetic less frequently.
This is the impetus behind the new API SM spec., which lowered phosphous
and also volatility levels.
Plus, synthetics are more shear stable at high temps. providing better
protection under stress and they flow much better at low temps.
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
> I'd rather change dino oil regularly
> rather than synthetic less often.
> Dirt is dirt synthetic or not.
>
> Bryan wrote:
>
>> I have not bought anything for the transfer case yet, or any
>> lubricants for that matter, as the TJ just hit 1500 miles.
>> Mobil 1, expensive, but probably a safe bet.
>> How often do you change your motor oil since it is synthetic?
>>
>> Are the diffs, transfer case, and transmission organic or synthetic
>> from the factory?
>>
>> Bryan
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:pR57e.10986$G8.7532@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
>>
>>> I use Mobil 1 for the engine, and the dealer stuff for the gearbox. Some
>>> folks use Redline, but I don't know if that is synthetic or not -
>>> gets good
>>> reports though. Do you get synthetic ATF fluid for the transfer case ?
>>>
>>> Dave Milne
>>>
>>> "Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9yW6e.1069$uQ7.898@news02.roc.ny...
>>>
>>>> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the
>>>> first
>>>> oil change.
>>>> Engine, trans, diffs.
>>>>
>>>> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs
>>>> especially?
>>>>
>>>> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Bryan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
Actually, changing dino oil 'regularly', epecially more often than
specified in your owner's manual - and synthetic less often - could be
bad for your catalytic converter.
Synthetics are generally less volatile so the parts of the oil that
vaporize first, including the phosphorous, are burned right away and
sent through the converter. Phosporous and other anti-wear agents are
hard on converters. So, by changing dino oil more frequently, you burn
off more phosphorous than you would changing synthetic less frequently.
This is the impetus behind the new API SM spec., which lowered phosphous
and also volatility levels.
Plus, synthetics are more shear stable at high temps. providing better
protection under stress and they flow much better at low temps.
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
#44
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Re: synthetics
FrankW wrote:
> I'd rather change dino oil regularly
> rather than synthetic less often.
> Dirt is dirt synthetic or not.
>
> Bryan wrote:
>
>> I have not bought anything for the transfer case yet, or any
>> lubricants for that matter, as the TJ just hit 1500 miles.
>> Mobil 1, expensive, but probably a safe bet.
>> How often do you change your motor oil since it is synthetic?
>>
>> Are the diffs, transfer case, and transmission organic or synthetic
>> from the factory?
>>
>> Bryan
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:pR57e.10986$G8.7532@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
>>
>>> I use Mobil 1 for the engine, and the dealer stuff for the gearbox. Some
>>> folks use Redline, but I don't know if that is synthetic or not -
>>> gets good
>>> reports though. Do you get synthetic ATF fluid for the transfer case ?
>>>
>>> Dave Milne
>>>
>>> "Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9yW6e.1069$uQ7.898@news02.roc.ny...
>>>
>>>> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the
>>>> first
>>>> oil change.
>>>> Engine, trans, diffs.
>>>>
>>>> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs
>>>> especially?
>>>>
>>>> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Bryan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
Actually, changing dino oil 'regularly', epecially more often than
specified in your owner's manual - and synthetic less often - could be
bad for your catalytic converter.
Synthetics are generally less volatile so the parts of the oil that
vaporize first, including the phosphorous, are burned right away and
sent through the converter. Phosporous and other anti-wear agents are
hard on converters. So, by changing dino oil more frequently, you burn
off more phosphorous than you would changing synthetic less frequently.
This is the impetus behind the new API SM spec., which lowered phosphous
and also volatility levels.
Plus, synthetics are more shear stable at high temps. providing better
protection under stress and they flow much better at low temps.
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
> I'd rather change dino oil regularly
> rather than synthetic less often.
> Dirt is dirt synthetic or not.
>
> Bryan wrote:
>
>> I have not bought anything for the transfer case yet, or any
>> lubricants for that matter, as the TJ just hit 1500 miles.
>> Mobil 1, expensive, but probably a safe bet.
>> How often do you change your motor oil since it is synthetic?
>>
>> Are the diffs, transfer case, and transmission organic or synthetic
>> from the factory?
>>
>> Bryan
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:pR57e.10986$G8.7532@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
>>
>>> I use Mobil 1 for the engine, and the dealer stuff for the gearbox. Some
>>> folks use Redline, but I don't know if that is synthetic or not -
>>> gets good
>>> reports though. Do you get synthetic ATF fluid for the transfer case ?
>>>
>>> Dave Milne
>>>
>>> "Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9yW6e.1069$uQ7.898@news02.roc.ny...
>>>
>>>> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the
>>>> first
>>>> oil change.
>>>> Engine, trans, diffs.
>>>>
>>>> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs
>>>> especially?
>>>>
>>>> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Bryan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
Actually, changing dino oil 'regularly', epecially more often than
specified in your owner's manual - and synthetic less often - could be
bad for your catalytic converter.
Synthetics are generally less volatile so the parts of the oil that
vaporize first, including the phosphorous, are burned right away and
sent through the converter. Phosporous and other anti-wear agents are
hard on converters. So, by changing dino oil more frequently, you burn
off more phosphorous than you would changing synthetic less frequently.
This is the impetus behind the new API SM spec., which lowered phosphous
and also volatility levels.
Plus, synthetics are more shear stable at high temps. providing better
protection under stress and they flow much better at low temps.
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
#45
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: synthetics
FrankW wrote:
> I'd rather change dino oil regularly
> rather than synthetic less often.
> Dirt is dirt synthetic or not.
>
> Bryan wrote:
>
>> I have not bought anything for the transfer case yet, or any
>> lubricants for that matter, as the TJ just hit 1500 miles.
>> Mobil 1, expensive, but probably a safe bet.
>> How often do you change your motor oil since it is synthetic?
>>
>> Are the diffs, transfer case, and transmission organic or synthetic
>> from the factory?
>>
>> Bryan
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:pR57e.10986$G8.7532@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
>>
>>> I use Mobil 1 for the engine, and the dealer stuff for the gearbox. Some
>>> folks use Redline, but I don't know if that is synthetic or not -
>>> gets good
>>> reports though. Do you get synthetic ATF fluid for the transfer case ?
>>>
>>> Dave Milne
>>>
>>> "Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9yW6e.1069$uQ7.898@news02.roc.ny...
>>>
>>>> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the
>>>> first
>>>> oil change.
>>>> Engine, trans, diffs.
>>>>
>>>> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs
>>>> especially?
>>>>
>>>> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Bryan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
Actually, changing dino oil 'regularly', epecially more often than
specified in your owner's manual - and synthetic less often - could be
bad for your catalytic converter.
Synthetics are generally less volatile so the parts of the oil that
vaporize first, including the phosphorous, are burned right away and
sent through the converter. Phosporous and other anti-wear agents are
hard on converters. So, by changing dino oil more frequently, you burn
off more phosphorous than you would changing synthetic less frequently.
This is the impetus behind the new API SM spec., which lowered phosphous
and also volatility levels.
Plus, synthetics are more shear stable at high temps. providing better
protection under stress and they flow much better at low temps.
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
> I'd rather change dino oil regularly
> rather than synthetic less often.
> Dirt is dirt synthetic or not.
>
> Bryan wrote:
>
>> I have not bought anything for the transfer case yet, or any
>> lubricants for that matter, as the TJ just hit 1500 miles.
>> Mobil 1, expensive, but probably a safe bet.
>> How often do you change your motor oil since it is synthetic?
>>
>> Are the diffs, transfer case, and transmission organic or synthetic
>> from the factory?
>>
>> Bryan
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:pR57e.10986$G8.7532@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
>>
>>> I use Mobil 1 for the engine, and the dealer stuff for the gearbox. Some
>>> folks use Redline, but I don't know if that is synthetic or not -
>>> gets good
>>> reports though. Do you get synthetic ATF fluid for the transfer case ?
>>>
>>> Dave Milne
>>>
>>> "Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9yW6e.1069$uQ7.898@news02.roc.ny...
>>>
>>>> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the
>>>> first
>>>> oil change.
>>>> Engine, trans, diffs.
>>>>
>>>> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs
>>>> especially?
>>>>
>>>> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Bryan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
Actually, changing dino oil 'regularly', epecially more often than
specified in your owner's manual - and synthetic less often - could be
bad for your catalytic converter.
Synthetics are generally less volatile so the parts of the oil that
vaporize first, including the phosphorous, are burned right away and
sent through the converter. Phosporous and other anti-wear agents are
hard on converters. So, by changing dino oil more frequently, you burn
off more phosphorous than you would changing synthetic less frequently.
This is the impetus behind the new API SM spec., which lowered phosphous
and also volatility levels.
Plus, synthetics are more shear stable at high temps. providing better
protection under stress and they flow much better at low temps.
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
#46
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Posts: n/a
Re: synthetics
Bryan wrote:
> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the first
> oil change.
> Engine, trans, diffs.
>
> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs especially?
>
> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
>
If you want to get very, very picky you might choose Redline motor oil
for a new vehicle as it is an ester-based synthetic which has a high
natural level of detergency. It wouldn't be my top pick for a
high-mileage engine as the polyol ester base stock can dislodge years of
accumulated grime and sludge which could end up getting stuck in an oil
passage and starve parts of your engine for oil. Other top choices are
Mobil 1 & AMSOIL and a few smaller, independents.
As for Valvoline synthetics. For US oils, their Maxlife synthetic is
probably their best oil. For their Synpower line, the 5w40 is probably
their best. For your money, though, the oils mentioned above are
probably your best bet.
For trans and diff fluids, again, If you want to get very, very picky
I'd go with the brands mentioned above: Mobil 1, Redline, AMSOIL
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the first
> oil change.
> Engine, trans, diffs.
>
> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs especially?
>
> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
>
If you want to get very, very picky you might choose Redline motor oil
for a new vehicle as it is an ester-based synthetic which has a high
natural level of detergency. It wouldn't be my top pick for a
high-mileage engine as the polyol ester base stock can dislodge years of
accumulated grime and sludge which could end up getting stuck in an oil
passage and starve parts of your engine for oil. Other top choices are
Mobil 1 & AMSOIL and a few smaller, independents.
As for Valvoline synthetics. For US oils, their Maxlife synthetic is
probably their best oil. For their Synpower line, the 5w40 is probably
their best. For your money, though, the oils mentioned above are
probably your best bet.
For trans and diff fluids, again, If you want to get very, very picky
I'd go with the brands mentioned above: Mobil 1, Redline, AMSOIL
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
#47
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Posts: n/a
Re: synthetics
Bryan wrote:
> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the first
> oil change.
> Engine, trans, diffs.
>
> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs especially?
>
> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
>
If you want to get very, very picky you might choose Redline motor oil
for a new vehicle as it is an ester-based synthetic which has a high
natural level of detergency. It wouldn't be my top pick for a
high-mileage engine as the polyol ester base stock can dislodge years of
accumulated grime and sludge which could end up getting stuck in an oil
passage and starve parts of your engine for oil. Other top choices are
Mobil 1 & AMSOIL and a few smaller, independents.
As for Valvoline synthetics. For US oils, their Maxlife synthetic is
probably their best oil. For their Synpower line, the 5w40 is probably
their best. For your money, though, the oils mentioned above are
probably your best bet.
For trans and diff fluids, again, If you want to get very, very picky
I'd go with the brands mentioned above: Mobil 1, Redline, AMSOIL
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the first
> oil change.
> Engine, trans, diffs.
>
> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs especially?
>
> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
>
If you want to get very, very picky you might choose Redline motor oil
for a new vehicle as it is an ester-based synthetic which has a high
natural level of detergency. It wouldn't be my top pick for a
high-mileage engine as the polyol ester base stock can dislodge years of
accumulated grime and sludge which could end up getting stuck in an oil
passage and starve parts of your engine for oil. Other top choices are
Mobil 1 & AMSOIL and a few smaller, independents.
As for Valvoline synthetics. For US oils, their Maxlife synthetic is
probably their best oil. For their Synpower line, the 5w40 is probably
their best. For your money, though, the oils mentioned above are
probably your best bet.
For trans and diff fluids, again, If you want to get very, very picky
I'd go with the brands mentioned above: Mobil 1, Redline, AMSOIL
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
#48
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: synthetics
Bryan wrote:
> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the first
> oil change.
> Engine, trans, diffs.
>
> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs especially?
>
> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
>
If you want to get very, very picky you might choose Redline motor oil
for a new vehicle as it is an ester-based synthetic which has a high
natural level of detergency. It wouldn't be my top pick for a
high-mileage engine as the polyol ester base stock can dislodge years of
accumulated grime and sludge which could end up getting stuck in an oil
passage and starve parts of your engine for oil. Other top choices are
Mobil 1 & AMSOIL and a few smaller, independents.
As for Valvoline synthetics. For US oils, their Maxlife synthetic is
probably their best oil. For their Synpower line, the 5w40 is probably
their best. For your money, though, the oils mentioned above are
probably your best bet.
For trans and diff fluids, again, If you want to get very, very picky
I'd go with the brands mentioned above: Mobil 1, Redline, AMSOIL
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the first
> oil change.
> Engine, trans, diffs.
>
> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs especially?
>
> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
>
If you want to get very, very picky you might choose Redline motor oil
for a new vehicle as it is an ester-based synthetic which has a high
natural level of detergency. It wouldn't be my top pick for a
high-mileage engine as the polyol ester base stock can dislodge years of
accumulated grime and sludge which could end up getting stuck in an oil
passage and starve parts of your engine for oil. Other top choices are
Mobil 1 & AMSOIL and a few smaller, independents.
As for Valvoline synthetics. For US oils, their Maxlife synthetic is
probably their best oil. For their Synpower line, the 5w40 is probably
their best. For your money, though, the oils mentioned above are
probably your best bet.
For trans and diff fluids, again, If you want to get very, very picky
I'd go with the brands mentioned above: Mobil 1, Redline, AMSOIL
Mario
--
EngineOilSelector.com
#49
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Posts: n/a
Re: synthetics
Bryan wrote:
> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the first
> oil change.
> Engine, trans, diffs.
>
> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs especially?
>
> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
>
If you want to get very, very picky you might choose Redline motor oil
for a new vehicle as it is an ester-based synthetic which has a high
natural level of detergency. It wouldn't be my top pick for a
high-mileage engine as the polyol ester base stock can dislodge years of
accumulated grime and sludge which could end up getting stuck in an oil
passage and starve parts of your engine for oil. Other top choices are
Mobil 1 & AMSOIL and a few smaller, independents.
As for Valvoline synthetics. For US oils, their Maxlife synthetic is
probably their best oil. For their Synpower line, the 5w40 is probably
their best. For your money, though, the oils mentioned above are
probably your best bet.
For trans and diff fluids, again, If you want to get very, very picky
I'd go with the brands mentioned above: Mobil 1, Redline, AMSOIL
Mario
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> I am planning to convert my '05 Wrangler SE to all synthetics at the first
> oil change.
> Engine, trans, diffs.
>
> What brands of synthetics are recommended for trans and diffs especially?
>
> Anyone used Valvoline synthetic motor oils?
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
>
If you want to get very, very picky you might choose Redline motor oil
for a new vehicle as it is an ester-based synthetic which has a high
natural level of detergency. It wouldn't be my top pick for a
high-mileage engine as the polyol ester base stock can dislodge years of
accumulated grime and sludge which could end up getting stuck in an oil
passage and starve parts of your engine for oil. Other top choices are
Mobil 1 & AMSOIL and a few smaller, independents.
As for Valvoline synthetics. For US oils, their Maxlife synthetic is
probably their best oil. For their Synpower line, the 5w40 is probably
their best. For your money, though, the oils mentioned above are
probably your best bet.
For trans and diff fluids, again, If you want to get very, very picky
I'd go with the brands mentioned above: Mobil 1, Redline, AMSOIL
Mario
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Re: synthetics
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Exactly. Whether it's synthetic or dino oil, it absorbs dirt, acids,
> combustion byproducts at the same rate so they need to be changed at the
> same intervals. :)
>
> Jerry
Yes, its true that the RATE of absorption is the same, but the
synthetics are much more resilient to the contaminants, so they won't
shear back as easily and they suspend the contaminants better. Plus,
synthetics are manufactures' premium oil products, they use top-quality
additive packages with the synthetic base stock, so you end up with a
very robust, long-lasting, high-quality product.
The bottom line is that top-quality synthetics are vastly superior to
dino oil but, you don't NEED to use them if you don't want to. Regular
dino oil will do the job its supposed to - just not as well or for as long.
Mario
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> Exactly. Whether it's synthetic or dino oil, it absorbs dirt, acids,
> combustion byproducts at the same rate so they need to be changed at the
> same intervals. :)
>
> Jerry
Yes, its true that the RATE of absorption is the same, but the
synthetics are much more resilient to the contaminants, so they won't
shear back as easily and they suspend the contaminants better. Plus,
synthetics are manufactures' premium oil products, they use top-quality
additive packages with the synthetic base stock, so you end up with a
very robust, long-lasting, high-quality product.
The bottom line is that top-quality synthetics are vastly superior to
dino oil but, you don't NEED to use them if you don't want to. Regular
dino oil will do the job its supposed to - just not as well or for as long.
Mario
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EngineOilSelector.com