Re: Any walk-in stores with synthetic 5w20?

Dec 03, 2004 3 Replies

Saw Valvoline Synpower 5w-20 at Pepboys


I have looked around for my 02 accord SE. no luck.
>
> The closest is 0w20 from Mobil one. It is certified for use in Hondas and
> Fords (mazda 6 and tribute). No body seems to be making full syn 5 w 20 for
> regular stores. I am thinking of using the 0w20 for the winter months.
> When I use mobil one 10w30 in the 03 miata, it works for 7.500 miles with a
> good filter. Figure the extra money on 0w20 for full syn from mobil one
> would be offset by lsting the whole winter anyway.
>
> > Yesterday, I bought a case of 5w30 mobil 1 that I have to return now.
> > Kinda surprised with the new 5w20 recommendation from Honda and Ford. > >
> > My local Sams Club and Walmart didn't have 5w20 synthetic. Before I go
> > off on a wild goose chase, are there regular walk-in stores that carry
> > the stuff? Costco, Kragen, etc.?
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> >
>
>

You can get the Motorcraft semi-synthentic at Wal Mart for $1.42/qt.

Norm

Eric F wrote:

Norman Koller opined in news:VMOdnQMcR_pp snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

ARE YOU SURE? Thats cheaper than generic Valvoline?!!!!!

Backyard Mechanic wrote in news:Xns95B456D9319FABkMch6d@207.115.63.158:

It's true. My local wal-mart sells it for $1.42.

Rodney

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