Valvoline Synpower 0W-40
07-04-2015, 09:10 PM
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Valvoline Synpower 0W-40
Has anyone used this in their AMG? I know Mobile 1 is MB's favorite flavor. PI sheet states it meets MB -229.5 & 229.3. I have always used Valvoline in all my other vehicles.
Thoughts and comments please.
Thoughts and comments please.
07-06-2015, 10:47 PM
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Heresy!!!
How dare you!!??!! 
Do ye not know that we bleed Mobil1 ??? Lol All jokes aside, I've never tried it, but I'd like to see a shootout. Maybe a MythBusters show, at least, huh? If the specs match, I'd like to see other comparisons, i.e. viscosity, durability, how long can you go without a change?
Good question, and nice find, I didn't know anyone else manufactured 0W-40, but then, I never looked for anything else... did you do a cost comparison (??)
07-07-2015, 02:43 PM
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1999 E55 AMG, 2004 Big Turbo A4; 2005 C240 Wagon 4matic; 2001 ML430
If it meets MB specs I would go on price and availability and not give it a thought, unless you are worried about Hans Aufrecht slapping you in the face when he finds out.
07-07-2015, 04:23 PM
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I don't know man, nowadays the gallon Mobil 1 0W-40 is so readily available at Walmart, why even bother to try something different and hard to find. My two cents (Unless its cheaper and you can get them down the road where you live) and Walmart is like an hour away....
07-07-2015, 10:19 PM
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Valvoline Synpower 0W-40
My late grandfather retired from Ashland/Valvoline. I have always been partial to it. That's why I was asking. He would do what ever it takes to take care of a vehicle so I am sure he would be fine with Mobile1.
07-10-2015, 07:32 AM
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1999 E55, 2005 SL65
Really not sure about Valvoline.
Royal Purple makes 0W-40. I recall reading comparison tests several years ago - if memory serves, RP led the pack. I believe it's used today by some NASCAR rides. I switched to RP in both my E55 and SL65; however, had difficulty trying to get 0W-40 locally so went back to my indy's stocked M1.
I'd use it again in a heartbeat...
Royal Purple makes 0W-40. I recall reading comparison tests several years ago - if memory serves, RP led the pack. I believe it's used today by some NASCAR rides. I switched to RP in both my E55 and SL65; however, had difficulty trying to get 0W-40 locally so went back to my indy's stocked M1.
I'd use it again in a heartbeat...
