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5W30 NON Synthetic?????
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 11:21 pm
by PhillT
I am having a hard time trying to find 5W30 non-synthetic (mineral oil).
So far, all I can find is Penrite Pro5.
Anyone able to add to the list?? (available in Australia of course)
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:27 am
by sheps
i cant help ya but i am curious. why do you want a mineral oil?
what about straight 30 plenty of choices there.
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:29 am
by sheps
oopps how did that happen.
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 10:58 am
by Bruceh
sheps wrote:oopps how did that happen.
You drinking early today Sheps?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 11:12 am
by sheps
yep, is is house work day. i just cant mop floors sober.
it is lucky that every other day of the week is play with
sierra day.
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 12:53 pm
by PhillT
sheps wrote:i cant help ya but i am curious. why do you want a mineral oil?
what about straight 30 plenty of choices there.
In fear of starting a whole new debate, I'll just say that I have my reasons for wanting it.
The straight 30 just won't do for my particular application, although it is good in the lawnmower. I would be interested to know why a lawnmower is better with a mono grade oil though, ....they still get started cold.
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 3:35 pm
by sheps
i had a air cooled 2 valve 4 cylinder motor made in 79 that was recommended
to run on straight 50. does it mater if it is friction modified?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 3:37 pm
by sheps
i think the Valvoline 5w30 is a mineral oil that is synthetic fortified, so
just has synthetic additives as does most oil.
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 4:52 pm
by PhillT
sheps wrote:i think the Valvoline 5w30 is a mineral oil that is synthetic fortified, so
just has synthetic additives as does most oil.
The only Valvoline blended oil is the Engine Armour range,...no 5W30 in it.
Same as their Mineral oil range, no 5W30.
It is looking like the Penrite at this stage. I thought there would be others.
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 10:16 pm
by murcod
Check what the "base oil" is in each oil type (if it's Ester or POA base stock then it's a true synthetic.) A lot of cheap "synthetics" are nothing more than mineral oils that have been doctored a bit. A legal loop hole allows them to be sold as "synthetics" when in reality they are based on mineral oils and not "man made" at all.
Do a bit of googling and you find a lot of info on the subject.
Here you go this will explain better than I did above!
http://www.synthetic-oils-wholesale.com ... ute=whatIs
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 10:37 pm
by VR Rodeo
PhillT wrote:sheps wrote:i think the Valvoline 5w30 is a mineral oil that is synthetic fortified, so
just has synthetic additives as does most oil.
The only Valvoline blended oil is the Engine Armour range,...no 5W30 in it.
Same as their Mineral oil range, no 5W30.
It is looking like the Penrite at this stage. I thought there would be others.
Valvoline Durablend comes in 5w30
http://www.valvoline.com.au/pdf/DuraBle ... 20Oils.pdf
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 12:01 am
by gumtree
i hope u arnt using it on a sierra or older vitara coz it will be too thin.
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 12:55 am
by PhillT
gumtree wrote:i hope u arnt using it on a sierra or older vitara coz it will be too thin.
Thanks VR Rodeo.
No, not in Sierra or older Vitara. It is specified for my use.
Cheers.