Quaker State Oil????
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Quaker State Oil????
I live in Germany so I am limited to oil choices. I know everyone has there favs, just need some feedback before I go and use Quaker State. I found Quaker State for Diesels and it meets Ford Oil Specs, but was wondering if anyone had ever dealt with QS in Diesels. Also need a reputable on-line company to order oil filters from in the states. I can use a dealer but will pay severly.
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From: Lowell, MA
I would not worry about quality. The service classification is all that matters. Oil lifespan is mostly determined by the conditions of use. Regular oil changes with the proper grade oil are much more important than whether or not you use Quaker State, Valvoline, Exxon, etc. If you use Synthetic oil you can strech the oil change interval a bit as well having a bit more tolerance to hot temps. I have used Quaker State for years with no problems at all. You hear rumors of wax build-up happening with QS, but that is a load of bull. Never happens.
You could check JCWhitney for oil filters. They have a limited selection of brands, but they carry K&N. I have used K&N filters on my Motorcycle for decades. They are a good name, but I never used them on my car...hope this helps
You could check JCWhitney for oil filters. They have a limited selection of brands, but they carry K&N. I have used K&N filters on my Motorcycle for decades. They are a good name, but I never used them on my car...hope this helps
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Penzoil owns Quaker State so they are probably becoming similar. Both of them got low ratings on the oil bible, the wax buildup they mention is normal contamination in dino oil mainly in your filter which is another reason I use synthetic.
A good source for filters is filter1.com or I got mine at www.adiesel.com
check out these posts -
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=299761
A good source for filters is filter1.com or I got mine at www.adiesel.com
check out these posts -
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=299761
Last edited by RCKYMTN-PSD; Nov 17, 2004 at 06:26 AM.
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Shell owns QS and PZ now.
PZ uses a Group II base oil (hydro-cracked - PureBase). QS probably uses a Group I (solvent-refined).
So long as the oil is rated CH-4 or CI-4, it is fine and dandy for your PSD. Id the QS is cheap and readily available, go for it.
I have bought from Rock Auto before. Good prices and reliable service. I have not checked their prices on PSD filters.
www.rockauto.com
AutoZone will also ship:
www.autozone.com
Also try:
www.shopdiesel.com
I have bought from them and they are reliable.
PZ uses a Group II base oil (hydro-cracked - PureBase). QS probably uses a Group I (solvent-refined).
So long as the oil is rated CH-4 or CI-4, it is fine and dandy for your PSD. Id the QS is cheap and readily available, go for it.
I have bought from Rock Auto before. Good prices and reliable service. I have not checked their prices on PSD filters.
www.rockauto.com
AutoZone will also ship:
www.autozone.com
Also try:
www.shopdiesel.com
I have bought from them and they are reliable.
Last edited by jschira; Nov 17, 2004 at 07:30 AM.
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Quicker Sludge! Ever wonder why Quaker State has so many adds that say they do not sludge? Pull a valve cover that has had QS in it and it will be ful of what looks like black grease. Don't put this crap on a bike chain much less your motor.
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