Valvoline Syntech 5w-30
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What do you guys think of Valvoline syntech 5w-30. BMW says it's ok to use to top off. I plan on using it for my next oil change and to only run it for 7.5K before my next change. Is any one using this oil?
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http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx
BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market:
?Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
?Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
?Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
?Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30
BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market:
?Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
?Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
?Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
?Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30
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As turboawd points out, it is an approved oil. I used it for my last oil change, no problems so far. on sale it tends to be cheaper then all the other oils, at least here in Hawaii.
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Ya, the price is a major incentive, it's on sale at Advanced for $5.00/quart!
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I THINK MOBIL1 IS THE ONLY TRUE PAO BASED 100% PURE SYNTHETIC, EVERY OTHER BRAND (SAVE AMSOIL)ARE HYBRID PETROLEUM BASED WITH SOME PERCENTAGE OF SYNTHETIC FORMULA ADDED, BASICALLY A MARKETING WORD PLAY ON SYNTHETIC. STICK WITH MOBIL1 OR AMSOIL FOR BEST RESULT ! AUTOZONE HAD A SPECIAL LAST I CHECKED ON MOBIL1 U GET 6 QUARTS AND A MOBIL1 FILTER FOR AROUND $40 BUCKS, CAN'T BEAT THAT !!
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The Valvoline SynPower mentioned in BMW documentation is a European formula and only available in the European market. The SynPower in the USA market is not LL-01 certify if that makes any difference to you. You can find more information about the Valvoline SynPower European formula at http://www.valvoline.be/index.asp?pa...78b&q=synpower or contact Valvoline directly. Make sure to tell the Valvoline customer service that you are in the US market.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
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I THINK MOBIL1 IS THE ONLY TRUE PAO BASED 100% PURE SYNTHETIC, EVERY OTHER BRAND (SAVE AMSOIL)ARE HYBRID PETROLEUM BASED WITH SOME PERCENTAGE OF SYNTHETIC FORMULA ADDED, BASICALLY A MARKETING WORD PLAY ON SYNTHETIC. STICK WITH MOBIL1 OR AMSOIL FOR BEST RESULT ! AUTOZONE HAD A SPECIAL LAST I CHECKED ON MOBIL1 U GET 6 QUARTS AND A MOBIL1 FILTER FOR AROUND $40 BUCKS, CAN'T BEAT THAT !!
I think you are mistaken.
Only certain Mobil 1 is PAO based if you get from Autozone, Walmart or regular retailer.
0w-40 Euro Formula
5w-40 Turbo Diesel Truck Oil.
Castrol:
0w-30 European Formula (German Castrol)
So if you buy any other than the above then it's hydrocrack fake oil
