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Walmart synthetic oils

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by beavis87, Dec 4, 2015.

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  1. Dec 4, 2015 at 7:30 PM
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    It's about time to change the oil and I usually go to Walmart to buy my oil because their 5 quart jugs are the cheapest, usually $10 or more less than auto parts stores. I also get a filter there, since the dealer is a bit of a drive compared to Walmart. Anyways I wondered if TW members also buy their oil there and what kind? Last time I bought Mobil 1 but I forgot if it was regular Full Synthetic, High Mileage or Extended Performance. Not sure the difference between the three. I believe the High Mileage has more zinc and phosphorus (is that a bad thing for our engines?) and all have different viscosity indexes.

    Around me Walmart has:
    Castrol 5W30 Edge Extended- $26.68
    Castrol Edge 5W30- $25.17
    Mobil 1 5W-30 Extended Performance - $28.68
    Mobil 1 5W-30 High Mileage - $26.44
    Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 - $27.97
    Royal Purple 5W-30 - $37.69
    Valvoline MaxLife 5W30 - $25.97
    Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic 5W-30 - $22.47

    So the Valvoline SynPower is the cheapest while the Royal Purple is the most expensive. Does Royal Purple have anything special that justifies it being $15 more than the cheapest Valvoline synthetic?
     
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  2. Dec 4, 2015 at 7:33 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Of the choices I'd go Valvoline full synthetic.
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2015 at 7:34 PM
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    Oil is oil. Change it regularly and I say you're good to go. I've used Valovline in the last three changes and haven't had any issues. I'm probably going to make the switch to Mobile 1 shortly, but who knows.
     
    ZachPrerunner, Dec 4, 2015
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  4. Dec 4, 2015 at 7:38 PM
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    I usually choose between Valvoline and Mobile1 full synthetic depending on which is cheapest.
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2015 at 7:40 PM
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    I prefer Mobil 1, but that is just me
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2015 at 8:06 PM
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    I'm running Castrol Edge because it was cheap at the time, but at those prices I'd go with the Valvoline full syn.
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2015 at 8:09 PM
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    mobile 1 0w-30 for my v6..... honestly there is NO reason anyone running synthetic shouldn't run 0w-30.

    Cost is the same as 5w-30
     
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  9. Dec 5, 2015 at 5:52 AM
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    At Walmart - Got Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 - for $23 not $27.97 - Mobil 1 was $28 - was thinking of using Mobil 1 but didn't know if I could get the rebate. I can't even imagine any reason to spend $10 to $15 more for Royal Purple - I could enjoy a few beers after my oil change and still be ahead.
     
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  10. Dec 5, 2015 at 6:14 AM
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    The online rebate for Mobile 1 that I saw expired on the 31st of October. Haven't seen any others. Anyone have one?
     
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  11. Dec 5, 2015 at 6:30 AM
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    look at napa synthetic. I heard their off brand is mobil 1.
     
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    check that, Valvoline makes it.
     
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    When you buy the oil (Mobile 1) in the bulk 5 qt container, what down everyone do about the 5.5qt requirement for the V6? Run 1/2 qt short or buy a single qt & add half?
     
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    That's what I run too. Intervals between 5000-7500 miles.
     
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    I buy the quart every other trip.

    Alternatively, you could buy a second 5 qt jug and use it for 10 changes--that would work out cheaper in the long run.
     
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    I just buy the quart every other change as well. Little more expensive but it's one less oil jug in the garage to spill. Mobil 1 from Walmart is the best price you'll find.
     
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    This.

    Plus I order a new OEM online for $4
     
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