Valvoline Oil Question
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Valvoline Oil Question
In my quest to find other 229.5 motor oils, I came across Valvoline 5w-40. My question is that since it appears that there are two versions of 5w-40 (MST and HST), how to know which one you are getting when the bottle only says 5w-40? I would like to order the oil from amazon, but I have no way of knowing which product it is.
Valvoline lists both versions on the data sheet: http://www.valvoline.com/products/Synpower.pdf
But there is only one listing for 5w-40 on the "sizes and grades" page (where they have the item #): http://www.valvoline.com/pages/produ...asp?product=19
Also, since this is a 229.5 -40 weight oil (which also has Porsche approval), it should be AMG approved, but where would I find that information?
Since I will be using this in gasoline engines, I want to buy the HST forumula, but if the stuff of the shelf is MST I will probably go with the Mobil.
Many thanks to all for your help!
Valvoline lists both versions on the data sheet: http://www.valvoline.com/products/Synpower.pdf
But there is only one listing for 5w-40 on the "sizes and grades" page (where they have the item #): http://www.valvoline.com/pages/produ...asp?product=19
Also, since this is a 229.5 -40 weight oil (which also has Porsche approval), it should be AMG approved, but where would I find that information?
Since I will be using this in gasoline engines, I want to buy the HST forumula, but if the stuff of the shelf is MST I will probably go with the Mobil.
Many thanks to all for your help!
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Just to update everyone, I have found the answer to my own question, all it took was a call to Valvoline.
The Synpower 5w-40 oil that is regularly available is the HST version, which I am very happy to hear. It turns out that the MST is not even sold in quart bottles.
I will be ordering a couple cases from amazon.com and will report on my findings, since the technical information I have read shows it to be preferable to the M1.
The Synpower 5w-40 oil that is regularly available is the HST version, which I am very happy to hear. It turns out that the MST is not even sold in quart bottles.
I will be ordering a couple cases from amazon.com and will report on my findings, since the technical information I have read shows it to be preferable to the M1.
