Havoline question
New User
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Salisbury USA
Havoline question
Havoline is the only oil I've ever used. My 91 Explorer XLT has 164k on the original engine and is still going strong. Doesn't use any oil at all and I've never been all that picky about change intervals, usually every 5K but I have gone longer. I've used 10W30 since day one, that was what was recommended back then. I'm here trying to decide whether to switch to synthetic with this new '02 Expedition we just bought or stick with dino oil.
Gratetful
Gratetful
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 858
Likes: 0
From: Kentucky
Havoline question
Thanks for the reply. I see no reason the pay $4 a quart for syn when you've gotten such good service fron the dino Havoline. Its $1.08 a quart here, a little more for 5w20.
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 240
Likes: 0
From: in a house
Havoline question
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 15-May-02 AT 01:14 AM (EST)]mikemc-
My best friend used Havoline and never had a problem. Over 150K on two trucks before selling/trading.
Grateful11-
I trust all of the major brands of oil. Pick one you like and stick with it.
I recommend against the synth in the new Ford. It calls for 5w-20 right? Use it. There are some waranty concerns using other weights.
The only people I know making a full synth 5w-20 is amSOIL and they are the most pathetic bunch on the planet.
I use 5w-20 Motorcraft synth blend in my 02 Explorer with the V8. I sold it to a family member but still do the oil changes on it. The oil seems to perform well. After 5K it still smells, feels, and looks fine.
Any 5w-20 from any of the major brand will do just fine. They all meet the same standards.
Later
Stab
My best friend used Havoline and never had a problem. Over 150K on two trucks before selling/trading.
Grateful11-
I trust all of the major brands of oil. Pick one you like and stick with it.
I recommend against the synth in the new Ford. It calls for 5w-20 right? Use it. There are some waranty concerns using other weights.
The only people I know making a full synth 5w-20 is amSOIL and they are the most pathetic bunch on the planet.
I use 5w-20 Motorcraft synth blend in my 02 Explorer with the V8. I sold it to a family member but still do the oil changes on it. The oil seems to perform well. After 5K it still smells, feels, and looks fine.
Any 5w-20 from any of the major brand will do just fine. They all meet the same standards.
Later
Stab
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 5,228
Likes: 5
From: Running Springs CA
Havoline question
Havoline was made by Equilon, owned by Shell. It is now made by Chevron, after the ChevronTexaco merger. I'm sure it was and is a very good product. Recently, I've seen Havoline 100% synthetic at AutoZone for well under $4.
Jim
Jim
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
