syntheic blend

Lori · 12-21-2008, 04:24 PM

hi,
is Valvoline synthetic blend 10w-30 the same thing as normal synthetic?

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Uncle Scotty · 12-21-2008, 04:33 PM

no

Ive been using the 10w40 Maxlife for a while.......good stuff I think

reddoak · 12-21-2008, 04:49 PM

No. It's a blend of Synthetic and conventional.

Hence the name.

Look HERE.

Google search can become your next BFF. Give it a shot!

Mulder · 12-21-2008, 04:57 PM

Synthetic blend is a waste. Either use full synthetic or conventional organic oil.

mikeythejew · 12-21-2008, 07:50 PM

Most will not believe this, but the requirement to meet today's specs for some weights without ubber expensive additives means they are already partially synthetic oils to begin with. Engine oil companies don't tell people this so they can sell synthetic blends and make more money. An exception comes from Kendall and Conoco oils (5W20, 5W30 and 10W30) that clearly states they are a synthetic blend. Those two oils often cost less then so called dino oils from bigger oil companies who do much, much more advertising & sponsoring.

I would love for bluesubie to chime in and correct me if I'm wrong?

Uncle Scotty · 12-21-2008, 08:46 PM

well...that Valvoline MaxLife is ~$2.60/qt when bought in the 5qt jug at walmart and is acea A3

rkramer · 12-22-2008, 09:08 AM

Synthetic blend could be .05% synthetic, and 99.95% conventional oil. There are no requirements at all about synthetic blend, stay away, it is just a money trap.

bluesubie · 12-22-2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeythejew

Most will not believe this, but the requirement to meet today's specs for some weights without ubber expensive additives means they are already partially synthetic oils to begin with. Engine oil companies don't tell people this so they can sell synthetic blends and make more money.

The real bargains are oils labeled and priced as conventional and have synthetic additives.

Go with Max Life (full synthetic or blend) or Synpower. Use Synpower just because of their new cool ads bashing Mobil1.

-Dennis

12-21-2008, 04:24 PM	#1
Lori Scooby Newbie Member#: 171272 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: newmarket/barrie Vehicle: 2004 wrx wagon san remo red	syntheic blend hi, is Valvoline synthetic blend 10w-30 the same thing as normal synthetic? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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mikeythejew Scooby Specialist Member#: 141672 Join Date: Feb 2007 Vehicle: 07' wrx Uncle Scotty 5W30	Most will not believe this, but the requirement to meet today's specs for some weights without ubber expensive additives means they are already partially synthetic oils to begin with. Engine oil companies don't tell people this so they can sell synthetic blends and make more money. An exception comes from Kendall and Conoco oils (5W20, 5W30 and 10W30) that clearly states they are a synthetic blend. Those two oils often cost less then so called dino oils from bigger oil companies who do much, much more advertising & sponsoring. I would love for bluesubie to chime in and correct me if I'm wrong?

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Uncle Scotty Scooby Guru Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	well...that Valvoline MaxLife is ~$2.60/qt when bought in the 5qt jug at walmart and is acea A3

12-22-2008, 09:08 AM	#7
rkramer Scooby Guru Member#: 118209 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan	Synthetic blend could be .05% synthetic, and 99.95% conventional oil. There are no requirements at all about synthetic blend, stay away, it is just a money trap.