Motor Oil Brands

[DanicaRules]

This is kind of a silly thread and poll but hey, it is car related.;)
I was wondering what brand of motor oil people use in their car and why its thier favorite if you care to share.

I personally use and prefer Valvoline. I use the 10w40 Durablend. Its a good oil.

I may put Peak in next time since its the new motor oil for the IRL and its Danica's sponsor.:D

[EIR Loe.307]

While working for an auto parts store I used to get alot of oil questions. I decided to do my research. Cost/Performance/Avail. were my criteria. Mobil 1 (for reasons I don't care to spend 3 hours writing a report on) won out. You can get it all over, it's reasonable in price and the closest higher competition had minimal advantage. I also use Mobil 1 grease, trans fluid, and gear oil.

Also, Wix oil filters won in the same research.

[DanicaRules]

Now when it comes to oil filters, there is only one brand as far as Im concerned.... FRAM ;)

[CWBeattie]

I use Castrol GTX 10W30 in my 2001 Toyota Corolla, but I used to use Castrols synthetic when I had an Eagle Talon TSI AWD

[Ryan]

I don't find there to be a difference large enough between all the various brands to need to stick to one. I tend to just whichever of the major brands (Valvoline, Pennziol, Mobil, Castrol, etc) is one sale at Canadian Tire when I need to change the oil.

I have several bottles of Castrol at home right now because I'm going to change the oil in my Bimmer when I get home in April.

[JoStream]

I use Mobil 1, but shouldn't Shell be on the list? :wonder:

[saltysurprise]

I use Mobil 1, but shouldn't Shell be on the list? :wonder:

Yes it should. And perhaps, many, MANY others. It's a strange poll:huh::lol: I knew PEAK made antifreeze and coolant, but not lubricants:confused: and I haven't heard of Kendal or Motorcraft.

It's like comparing milk:lol: And as EIR said, the differences are almost negligible. They all have to be processed to some standard.

Me, I got for the cheapest stuff I can find, and keep a regular oil change routine:thumbsup:

[JoStream]

Me, I got for the cheapest stuff I can find, and keep a regular oil change routine:thumbsup:

C'mon Salty, where's your brand loyalty? It's either Pepsi or Coca Cola. Ferrari or McLaren. Shell or Mobil 1 ;) :lol:

[EIR Loe.307]

1) Brands like Kendall, motorcraft, etc. are really just the cheaper marketed SUB-BRANDS of bigger companies. Motorcraft is a Ford branded oil but I highly doubt Ford makes it. Just like Pennzoil and QuakerState. They are both Pennzoil owned and are most likley the exact same oil. Many brands have several lines of oil that they market (contract?) the rights to. Walmart branded oil is made by one of the big guys under a special deal.

2) I have seen with my own 2 eyes many types of real world test with different oils (Bearing load tests etc) and I can tell you that there is a HUGE difference between Synthetic and Conventional BUT within those categories, there is not much. You have to look at the API ratings.

3) There is also a HUGE difference in filters. I have seen the test sheets on micron filtration density vs. flowrate vs. cost. You can take 3 different brands of filter and cut them open and instantly see that some have FAR more filter than others BUT that can also reduce the amount of flowing oil which is just as bad. (no oil = no good) The $5 Wix has a better flow and a slightly less dense filtration (like 5 microns) than the $12 Mobil 1 (a human hair is like 20 microns) While Fram is good for $2 more you get a significantly better filter. HOWEVER, Wix is not as widely distributed even though it is the NASCAR official filter.

[DanicaRules]

I use Mobil 1, but shouldn't Shell be on the list? :wonder:


I guess that would fall under other.:)

[DanicaRules]

Yes it should. And perhaps, many, MANY others. It's a strange poll:huh::lol: I knew PEAK made antifreeze and coolant, but not lubricants:confused: and I haven't heard of Kendal or Motorcraft.

It's like comparing milk:lol: And as EIR said, the differences are almost negligible. They all have to be processed to some standard.

Me, I got for the cheapest stuff I can find, and keep a regular oil change routin:thumbsup:e


Peak started making motor oil late in 2007. They will be the official motor oil of the IRL now. So I may have to give it a try although it will be hard to stop using my Valvoline. That is darn good oil.

Oh and Motorcraft is a Ford Motor Company oil. Motorcraft supplies parts for Fords. Kendal is a well known oil around here at least.

Yeah, I know its kind of a strange poll but it was late when I thought of it and I figured it sounded kind of interesting.:)