brad8266

iTrader: (23)

So I see that walmart full synthetic oil is like 15$ for a 5 qt bottle and Castrol is like $25. Is there really even a difference? I mean they both have the exact same seal of approval and all of that and they look, feel, and smell the same. Just wondering if anyone has ever done an oil anaylsis on the walmart stuff.

Please do not bother posting "Buy Castrol because its better because its more expensive", I am looking for any factual information.

A-Dub

iTrader: (6)

check out bobistheoilguy.com....there are plenty of analyses on both oils. As I recall, the Supertech Synthetic was described as "only lacking fancy packaging and expensive marketing"

brad8266

iTrader: (23)

Thank you, I should have checked his site for that info, I forgot about it. Thats just what i suspected too.

coolformula

iTrader: (21)

Well if your comparing to the GC 0-30W thats a better oil (yes according to bobs the oil guy), but for normal stuff, I dont' think you can really beat the walmart syn stuff for the money. I use it on my beater.

brad8266

iTrader: (23)

I am not comparing it to German Castrol, I believe German Castrol is a group 4 oil while regular castrol syntech, mobil 1, and Walmart supertech are all group 3 oils. I like to compare apples to apples.

Mr Incredible

IIRC, the Wal-Mart syn is a good oil for the money, with a standard additive package. Since "synthetic" in this instance means highly refined GrIII, it's a better oil than many others. The package is standard, off-the-shelf stuff, which is what helps it retain a price advantage.

All in all, good stuff for the money. If it was something I was looking for I wouldn't hesitate to use it.


Virgin oil analysis and discussion HERE.

brad8266

iTrader: (23)

Any analysis done on used walmart stuff compared to say used castrol syntec or mobil 1?

Mr Incredible

Seek, and ye shall find...

coolformula

iTrader: (21)

Very true. GC is a 4. I have used with the walmart stuff in my beater and it works great. Normal Castorl to me is not worththe price difference Stick with wally world oil.

TAtoad

iTrader: (22)

yeah, i use them in my DDs, wal mart synthetic is better than any conventional. i say