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nards444 · 07-25-2009, 05:23 PM

Went to walmart today to buy oil and filter for my truck. I was looking at everything because Im really not loyal brandist on oil at this point, because i change my oil sometimes and sometimes have it done, so keeping the same oil pointless. But I came across super tech. Ive used it in the past for older vehicles without complaint. So I bought 6qt for about 11 bucks and a filter for just under three. I brought the filter home and compared it to the ac delco that was on the truck. the construction of the filter looked identical. The oil has all the same specs and certifications as other oils for cheaper. I did see they have synthetic super tech as well, but i plan on staying with mobil 1 for the camaro. Any thoughts on this stuff, and who actually makes it.

Vash · 07-25-2009, 07:19 PM

LOL don't just pass it up. Run from it.
This and CTX.. omg.

You get what you pay for rings true with fluids and filters.

patriotpa · 07-25-2009, 07:31 PM

There's a REASON it's dirt cheap and @wally world

nards444 · 07-26-2009, 01:33 PM

yeah just wondering. But from a google search ive looked at different oil experts opinions etc, and I really couldnt find anything negative about it. Like i said i expected the ac delco and super tech filter i could see the difference, almost looked like the same people made it. From what some said, depending on the part of the country exxon made it and another brand. Im not advocating the use of this stuff, but seems to be not bad of stuff.

nards444 · 07-26-2009, 01:41 PM

http://www.gm.com/corporate/responsi...ngine_oils.pdf

according to GM Super tech is an approved brand, so it must not be to bad.

Buby2 · 08-04-2009, 02:21 PM

Buy Fram filters when on sale at Walmart, great filter for a few pennies more.

2010 2-Tone · 08-04-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nards444

yeah just wondering. But from a google search ive looked at different oil experts opinions etc, and I really couldnt find anything negative about it. Like i said i expected the ac delco and super tech filter i could see the difference, almost looked like the same people made it. From what some said, depending on the part of the country exxon made it and another brand. Im not advocating the use of this stuff, but seems to be not bad of stuff.

Your only seeing the outside of the filter!!!! Of course they look the same it is a mold.

Its whats inside that counts!

bono83 · 08-04-2009, 10:23 PM

If there's a doubt, why chance it? Is the little bit of savings worth it if the oil is junk?

AlSuwaidi · 03-28-2010, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

Your only seeing the outside of the filter!!!! Of course they look the same it is a mold.

Its whats inside that counts!

Your talking about your car here... a few more $ could save a lot in the long run... and like whats said above... its whats inside that counts..

jehartley · 03-28-2010, 09:21 AM

Super tech is a good value, and UOA's consistently show that it is a well performing oil for 3,000 to 5,000 mile OCI's.

However, I prefer to use synthetic for my camaro. As far as the super tech filters? They are good as well. Compared to the new ecore AC Delco's, they are pretty much the same quality. Compared to the old metal core AC Delco's, they are not quite as good.

If I were doing a 3,000 to 5,000 mile OCI with dino oil, I would not have a problem using the super tech oil and filters at all. The only problem is that for just a few (and I do mean a few) dollars more, I could purchase Quaker State, Pennzoil, or Valvoline, which are better dino oils.

mmbarberoilman · 03-29-2010, 11:13 PM

Why go buy a really hot car with lots of power and use the cheapest oil available! Ask yourself 1 question. Why? Name the 1 thing that keeps all those parts from becoming 1 big mess of scrape iron. Use the VERY best you can find. Do some research. You will find that the best thing out there is Amsoil and it is for FREE. Once you figure in the very best protection, much longer drains, proven more power, lower oil temperatures, and best of all better mileage that makes it FREE to use. Look into it. Yes, I do market it. Oh yea, if you use cheap oil in our motors you will void the warranty. Look into that too. It has to meet minimum specs.

camaro guy · 03-30-2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mmbarberoilman

Oh yea, if you use cheap oil in our motors you will void the warranty. Look into that too. It has to meet minimum specs.

wow thats not true at all. every oil you buy at walmart meets the minimum specs.

jehartley · 03-30-2010, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmbarberoilman

Why go buy a really hot car with lots of power and use the cheapest oil available! Ask yourself 1 question. Why? Name the 1 thing that keeps all those parts from becoming 1 big mess of scrape iron. Use the VERY best you can find. Do some research. You will find that the best thing out there is Amsoil and it is for FREE. Once you figure in the very best protection, much longer drains, proven more power, lower oil temperatures, and best of all better mileage that makes it FREE to use. Look into it. Yes, I do market it. Oh yea, if you use cheap oil in our motors you will void the warranty. Look into that too. It has to meet minimum specs.

This isn't true. Super Tech meets those specs. You are quite the dishonest person, and your posts should be considered spam. "Do some research"...that's funny coming from you.

tradosaurus · 03-30-2010, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jehartley

This isn't true. Super Tech meets those specs. You are quite the dishonest person, and your posts should be considered spam. "Do some research"...that's funny coming from you.

I've used SuperTech for years on all my cars.

It's a great value.

07-25-2009, 05:23 PM	#1
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	I would never use this in the camaro what do you think Went to walmart today to buy oil and filter for my truck. I was looking at everything because Im really not loyal brandist on oil at this point, because i change my oil sometimes and sometimes have it done, so keeping the same oil pointless. But I came across super tech. Ive used it in the past for older vehicles without complaint. So I bought 6qt for about 11 bucks and a filter for just under three. I brought the filter home and compared it to the ac delco that was on the truck. the construction of the filter looked identical. The oil has all the same specs and certifications as other oils for cheaper. I did see they have synthetic super tech as well, but i plan on staying with mobil 1 for the camaro. Any thoughts on this stuff, and who actually makes it. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

07-26-2009, 01:33 PM	#4
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	yeah just wondering. But from a google search ive looked at different oil experts opinions etc, and I really couldnt find anything negative about it. Like i said i expected the ac delco and super tech filter i could see the difference, almost looked like the same people made it. From what some said, depending on the part of the country exxon made it and another brand. Im not advocating the use of this stuff, but seems to be not bad of stuff. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

07-26-2009, 01:41 PM	#5
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	http://www.gm.com/corporate/responsi...ngine_oils.pdf according to GM Super tech is an approved brand, so it must not be to bad. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

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Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	LOL don't just pass it up. Run from it. This and CTX.. omg. You get what you pay for rings true with fluids and filters.

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08-04-2009, 02:21 PM	#6
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08-04-2009, 10:23 PM	#8
bono83 Drives: 1969 Chevelle, 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 378	If there's a doubt, why chance it? Is the little bit of savings worth it if the oil is junk?

03-28-2010, 09:21 AM	#10
jehartley Drives: Red LT1 & Silver LS3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 221	Super tech is a good value, and UOA's consistently show that it is a well performing oil for 3,000 to 5,000 mile OCI's. However, I prefer to use synthetic for my camaro. As far as the super tech filters? They are good as well. Compared to the new ecore AC Delco's, they are pretty much the same quality. Compared to the old metal core AC Delco's, they are not quite as good. If I were doing a 3,000 to 5,000 mile OCI with dino oil, I would not have a problem using the super tech oil and filters at all. The only problem is that for just a few (and I do mean a few) dollars more, I could purchase Quaker State, Pennzoil, or Valvoline, which are better dino oils.

03-29-2010, 11:13 PM	#11
mmbarberoilman Drives: 2SS, 48 Plymouth, 77 Coup Deville Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warren Michigan Posts: 218	Why go buy a really hot car with lots of power and use the cheapest oil available! Ask yourself 1 question. Why? Name the 1 thing that keeps all those parts from becoming 1 big mess of scrape iron. Use the VERY best you can find. Do some research. You will find that the best thing out there is Amsoil and it is for FREE. Once you figure in the very best protection, much longer drains, proven more power, lower oil temperatures, and best of all better mileage that makes it FREE to use. Look into it. Yes, I do market it. Oh yea, if you use cheap oil in our motors you will void the warranty. Look into that too. It has to meet minimum specs.