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Valvoline true synthetic??

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#1 ·
quick question. is valvoline a true synthetic?
 
#5 ·
If by true synthetic you mean along the lines of Redline, Royal Purple, Torco, etc. then NO, it's not a true synthetic. It's highly refined dino oil (Group III). Think Castrol Syntec. Like I said though, I've heard some good things about it. The problem is the price that it sells for. You can get better Group III synthetic for a cheaper price (Pennzoil Platinum).
 
#6 ·
Synpower's a good oil... but I definitely think it's overpriced (along with all of Valvoline's other products). A 5-quart jug of Castrol Syntec @ Wal-Mart runs you just under $22... and it's in the same category of "synthetic" oil. Or as mshu7 said, Pennzoil Platinum is typically at a great price IF you can find it for the good price :? I can't in my area...
 
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[quote author=mshu7 link=topic=66508.msg1147158#msg1147158 date=1168657041]
Sixx,

Great to see you back man! It's been a while since we've heard from ya!
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Been hanging around a new Dodge forum... I still lurk around here though, and I try to stay in contact with my fellow mods / admins.
 
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