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I worked as a Wal-Mart TLE Service Manager for years and as for the store I worked in, the super tech synthetic oil was made by Pennziol. I know this by the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) that we had on all our products.

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I use it my motorcycle which has solid valve lifters and the bike runs just as quiet as motorcycle oil.
Using standard automotive oil causes huge amounts of valve train noise.
The super tech is a superior oil compared to conventional.

used it on a 87 jeep cherokee 4.0l . used it since about 50k miles. had near 300k miles when i got rid of it ran great still never did a single thing to the motor other than regular maintenance. i live in phoenix area did alot of 4 wheeling with it. the only thing i did was always run a good oil filter. wix or k&n changed my oil between 3-5k miles usually

I may oil a door hinge with it, I am a Casrtol 20/50 dude.

Wal mart super tech oil is made and packaged for wal mart by texaco havoline. I have just recently talked to them on this product. It is havoline oil and the best part it is cheaper than the havoline bottle.

I have been using Super Tech oil in all my vehicles for the last 8 years with no complaints. I use the Super Tech Synthetic in my 2005 KIA Sedona van since it was new, along with Super Tech oil filters. Change it every 5000 miles and it is allways full. 25000 miles so far. I will keep using it. The other oils are a little pricy and dont do any better.

I just did my 3000 mi oil change with ST 10-30 synthetic and i couldnt be happier.I have a 2001 Honda Prelude with 69000 miles on it and i thought i was about ready for a valve adjustment.After the oil change the noise was almost gone and the engine seemed MUCH smoother.My last oil change was at the Honda dealership with honda spec products too.

Having been an auto mechanic and machinist for 15 years(no longer in the bus.) I've seen some interesting things including a dodge dakota v-6 go 37,000 miles on one oil change. Any oil you use that meets the API certification recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle will perform basically the same. The major difference among all oils is the additive package that is added to the base oil. Except where synthetic oil is concerned. Mobil 1 is the only synthetic oil I know of that is "truly sythetic". The other synthetic oils don't have as many synthetic molecules as Mobli 1. All conventional oils or "dino" oils will do just fine as long as you change your oil roughly every 3K or 3 months (whichever comes first). When an engine is started, the condensation inside the engine needs enough time at a high enough temperature to burn off, if not, it will, along with microscopic dirt particles that bypassed your air filter, and the additives in the oil - create sludge. Short driving trips (under 10 miles) and around town driving are the hardest on an engine oil. If you plan on towing or driving in very cold climates then synthetic would be the best oil to use. If you do normal driving and you don't plan on keeping your car for 20 years, then conventional oil is just fine. As far as what "weight or viscosity" to use, use what is recommended by the manufacturer unless you live in hot(over100) or cold (under 10)climates then you would want to go up or down in viscosity such as using 15-40 instead of 10-30 in hot climates, or using 5-20 instead of 10-30 in cold climates. I've seen a Chevy S-10 Blazer go an easy 250K miles using nothing but 20-50 oil and I had the priviledge of rebuilding that engine (though I don't know why after tearing it down). Todays engines have tighter tolerances(0.5-1K) and therefore need a thinner viscosity oil compared with older engines(1-3K tolerances) so it can flow to critical engine parts quickly, preventing wear. The bottom line: Change your oil every 3 mo or 3K miles whichever comes first if you use comventional oil. I would never push any synthetic over 5-7K myself, depending on driving conditions. I've seen 3 engines go bad that used nothing but synthetic, including Redline and Syntech, from day 1. One of them was my dads, so I know how it was driven. Always check your oil level (weekly). Don't keep changing between brands of oil (different additive packages in the oil don't always blend well, therfore helping create sludge. And while Super Tech may not prevent quite as much wear as Valvoline or Mobil 1 (because of the additive package) in certain laboratory tests, you will never keep your vehicle long enough to ever find out. AS FOR ME, I'M USING SUPER TECH BECAUSE IT WORKS AND I DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR THE MARKETING USED TO HELP SELL THE TOP BRANDS.

The conventional Super Tech is great, no complaints. I've used this brand in my car for a year and a half with 3,000 change intervals. I havent tried the synthetic yet but I'm planning to.

I have used the Super Tech 10-30 full synthetic engine oil since Walmart started selling it. I use it in all my gasoline-powered vehicles, especially my 1997 Geo Metro with the three-cylinder engine. I now have over 215,000 miles on this engine and have changed the oil & oil filter every 10,000 miles; yes, every TEN THOUSAND MILES!! You can't beat the oil as far as I'm concerned.

Quaker state has nothing to do with tech 2K or supertech, our main oil suppliers are Penzoil and Warren distribution. Period.

Go pay extra for that fancy bottle and colorful label, thats what we want. The profit is greater on the name brands due to the markup and I'll cash in come springtime when my profit sharing cheque is given to me.

When it comes time to change my oil though, I know the real value is in the supertech and tech 2K products.

I'm using ST Full Syn 5-30 for winter and 10-30 for summer and i have no problem at all...no leaks or anything like that. I changed it every 3K mi. This is a good quality oil for the money and i recommend it. I don't know who made it and i don't care co'z this oil works for my car and i'm using same brand of filters. I just hope if they have 5-20, i will used it for my Honda CRV. For me, OIL is OIL as long as they are approved/certified by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API). If you don't have a PEACE OF MIND using this oil, then don't. Just my 2 cent. GERSHON

I am using the 15w-40 diesl oil in my gas powered boat (30 hours per year) engine and so far there has been no problem , likewise I have put 5w-30 into my tow vehicle (jeep 4.0 liter) with no problems so far. I use a nice quality oil filter and regular yearly chnages of oil

Evryone always asks who makes Walmarts Super Tech Oils well here's some info i found at another site.

Exxon/Mobil has limited regional distribution supplied from the New Jersey lube plant to limited regions in the East. Super Tech from the Specialty Oil Division of Pennz/QS has limited distribution in some of the Gulf Coast states. And, of course, WPP supplies nationally from the Omaha/Council Bluffs location

. http://msds.walmartstores.com/cache/26901_1.pdf http://msds.walmartstores.com/cache/35603_1.pdf http://msds.walmartstores.com/cache/6068_2.pdf

After reading all these reviews and finding these MSDS's Ive decided to give it a try in my 2005 Silverado 5.3L V-8 The Price cant be beat for a full synthetic. It does have an API SM/GF-4 rating so id say its definitely a decent oil to run for 5000 to 7000 mi.

Alright people here we go. Find wal marts MSDS (material saftey data sheet)on the net, everybody most show them to the public. Here's some of the makers of it that I remember: Warren Distribution, Specialty Oil Co., Exxon/Mobile - My wal mart here is supplied by Warren Distribution (NOT warren oil) How do I know this? I e-mailed Warren Dist. and ask them if the WPP on the bottom of the bottle was them and they said yes, it stands for Warren Performance Packing NOT products. They are also the owners of Mag 1 oil which I have never heard of but I did reconize some of their other products. Would I use their dino oil in a nice car or truck no matter who made it? NO. An old beater yes. I buy the lowest priced name brand dino oil on the shelf at wal mart evey time. Kind of like when I look for a new truck, it's always a name brand like yours. However I would say the Synthetic Tech 2000 is still better than those but wouldn't push it any farther than the others just for peace of mind. At 3-4K mile changes I don't need to spend the extra money on the syn oil.

I was told by a store manager at walmart that their super tech brand is actually made by " havoline" I have used it for years and and dont find it to be any better or worse than any other leading name brand, just cheaper in price...I change my oil regardless every 2000 miles...in my opinion it's cheap insurance for me....180k miles on my tahoe and going strong..does not burn one drop of oil or any leaks....Rob

Been using the 10W-30 ST oil for many years. As good as any standard motor oil made in the U.S. Have used the Synth. oil as well with good results.

Ive studied oil, bearings and steel for years and have a degree in welding and metal technology, worked in a bearing lab for 12 years, plus I am a licensed mechanic. Ive run super tech oil for at least 12 years. A 95 dodge 2500 with a 318 just got traded off with a 160,000, engine as tight as new, no smoke and 17 MPG in a full size van. Every vehicle Ive run super tech in has gotten over a 150,000 miles with NO problems other than a water pump here a belt there no oil related problems. I change my oil every 5000 miles after the first 5000, I always do the first change at 2500 and then start my 5000 intervals. The only place super tech has let me down is diesel engines, I have a 2000 beetle with a diesel engine that the manufacturer says change oil every 3000 miles (and I have), its a double yellow beetle that anything other than Mobil 1 or Mobil synthetic blend will leave a large soot spot above the exhaust pipes starting at 2500 miles. The Mobil products will go the full 3000 without any soot. But given the price and performance of super tech, I use it when ever I can. Jim

I'm not a mechanic, nor a DIYer. I'm a consumer like most of you. My research and info come from chat rooms, asking real garage mechanics, auto store managers, and other consumers like you. The chat rooms are filled with know-it-alls that really don't know anymore than the average consumer like me. There is not one valid argument, back with credible data, that identifies one synthetic oil brand in such a manner that using any other brand would be detrimental or damaging to your engine. The know-it-alls bash ST as being inferior, re-cycled, lesser quality, watered down, etc... Whether ST is made by QS, Warren, or Penzoil, so what...show me credible data that would convince me using ST would jeopardize my engines life. You can't. You can only express your opinion as to why you feel ST is junk and the brand you are using is the greatest liquid since spring water was invented. The same applies to ST oil filters. The know-it-alls are convinced the more $ you spend on oil/filters equates to higher quality and anything sold at Wal-Mart is junk. I'll do myself a favor and do more research on lubricants. I recommend you know-it-alls do yourselves a favor and take a course in Marketing strategies. Price does NOT equate to quality and the ST name on the box does not mean Wal-Mart made the product. In the meantime, I'll continue using ST oil/filters until someone can convince me I'm torturing my engine :-)

I have been building engines for 22 years SuperTech oil is a quality oil I run in my personal engines. Maintenance However is the key Factor in engines Life routine oil changes and driving conditions will determine engine life. Colder climates need 5w-30 due to faster lubricate upper engine. 10w-30 works well in mid to warm climates adding heavy oils always takes longer to flow to vital areas of the engine at start up and should never be used in colder climates. Additives are not needed for engines my opinion is they dont work and engine problems will not go away by using them regular maintenance is essential part of engine life.

I have been using Wal-Mart Super Tech 5W30 in my 1998 Chevy Cavalier with 2.2 liter engine. It now has 237K on the block. The only thing I ever did in the way of a "rebuild" was a new timing chain, sprockets and tensioner. I have been using the WalMart oil for years. I replaced the timing chain at 229K. My mechanic said my engine looked like an engine with only 30K in it. Regardless of who makes ST 5W30, the stuff works as advertised. At 70 mph, the engine averages about 1/2 qt/3000 miles. To all those nay-sayers to ST oils, try it before you knock it. BTW, I have used the ST filters as well as Fram filters and have NEVER had a problem. Cars that have oil consumption problems have not had oil changes at the recommended service intervals or used correct weight oil i.e using 20W50 instead of 5W30 because of the "Ugh.. Geico caveman/Neanderthal ideology that thicker is better all the time.

I've used Mobil 1 Synthetic for many years but I switched over to Super Tech Full Synthetic some time back & I couldn't be happier! I swear my Jeeps 4.0 engine is quieter and even smoother than with the Mobil 1. Plus you can't beat the price. Jeep recommends changing the oil every 7,500 miles of normal service if you use conventional motor oil. If you change it ever 7,500 & use Super Tech synthetic I don't see how you could go wrong!

Hey i think supertech is the best oil for the money I drive a 95 toyota camry I bought in Dec of 95 the car had 20k on it and to this day with 289k I have not had the first promblem with supertech oil. When you buy all that other name brand oil you are just paying for the marketing.

Super-Tech is manufactured by Warren Performance Packaging (Omaha, NE), ExxonMobil and Shell. Since Wal-Mart wants rock bottom pricing. Wal-Mart sources products from regional blend plants. This helps Wal-Mart reduce the amount of freight costs.

There is no difference between Castrol, Mobil, Valvoline, Pennzoil or SuperTech. If the product is an API SM/GF-4 rated Motor Oil its the same.

I have been in the Lubricants industry for 12 years.

i like st oil...it is api certified and also GM 6094m certified, which are high standards...their synthetic and regular oil are great bargains...oil filters are excellent too...main thing for any oil is the the API certification....turbos need synthetic by the way for the extra heat...by the way, not all oils met the GM standards, you can see who didnt make the somewhere on the internet...use ST w/ confidence but dont abuse your engine and check the oil once in a while...7500 mile oil changes are fine for most cars according to consumer reports...even higher for synthetic, 10000 minimum...but change filter and a new quart if you go higher than that...api certified oil is a great product

My S-10 now has 297,000 miles running super tech oil and filter..I bought the truck with 88k and have no idea of its prior maintenance..I use the 10-30 with a 1 qt mix of 10-40..I do this to raise the viscosity just a little due to normal wear on the engine..I change it every 3500 miles, period!! It has worked flawlessly and I love the savings..Wish i knew who really makes it?? Oh, I burn about 1/4 qt every oil change. Doesnt marketing suck, some people pay the big bucks to buy crappy products (FRAM)... Keep it up Wally-World...

ok guys, Quaker State does not make Super Tech Oil. I work in the Wal-mart tire and lube express and i did a lot of research and asked a lot of questions from my co-workers who know way too much about this kind of stuff. I guess that the common misconseption is partially correct though. Super Tech is made at an old quaker state oil refinery. Thats all it is. Theyre not the same thing and they never really were, but super tech easily matches quaker state and any other motor oils in quality. One of the other technicians also told me that he read that super tech full synthetic was rated the same or equal quality to mobil 1 fully synthetic, i cant remember where he said he saw it though, maybe consumer reports? And fram oil filters arent bad at all. Thats all we use in the bay and ive never had a complaint or heard bad about fram filters ever. an oil filter is an oil filter. Frams all i use because i can get them from the bay for 1.97.

Wrong! Supertech oil is made by Warren Petroleum...They also make Kendall oils I believe. This oil will not cause any problems in a well-maintained engine. No, it doesn't cause sludge; sludge is an engine design flaw exasperated by lower-grade oil and poor filters(Frams are the worst, btw)...
For 3k miles, Supertech oil is fine, and the Supertech filters at Walmart are made by Champion, who also makes the Mobil 1 filters. Much better than the Fram orange cans of death!

Supertech synthetic oil is a Grp III oil with a relatively weak additive package, has been shown to be good up until about 5000 mi. in most engines.

has anyone seen commercials on tv or anywhere promoting this walmart oil,never right thats why its cheap but is as good as any other syn.oil.We make our minds about products based on how much money companies spend advertising and how cool is the commercial and who is in it,indy 500 race car winner or top athelete and we are sold.I use 10w30 super tech synthetic or any high end oil its all the same after 4000 and 5000 miles its just in your head.I am a limousine driver for 16 years currently i have 380000 on my lincoln town car using gtx castrol and super tech no problems.In the past i have used all kind of synthetic oil ver high end like amsoil ect what a waste of money.My advice change your oil between 4000 and 4500 miles and use any oil but use the best filter on the market you be okay fram and bosch are good thats what i use and by the way this is my 6th lincoln hard to go wrong have driven so many miles.

I have a 92 camry with 130k mi. It runs great and I want to keep it running as long as I can. So I'm considering switching to Synthetic oil. Walmart brand beacause its about half the price of mobil. I heard that some older eninge seals can't handle synthetic oil and will bread down and leak. is this true for a '92 Camry 4cyl engine? Any comments on my idea to switch or the leaking?

I all have to say is for all of these uneducated comments about motor oil. There is a thing called American Petroleum Institute ratings that motor oils pass. If an motor oil gets the API certification it has passed testing. In addition to API testing. Most automobile manufactures have testing certifications that are equal or more difficult to obtain. Since Supertech and other brand name oils meet these certifications they do not cause sludge. If someone comments that after 2,000 miles such and such oil caused this. They are full of crap. All of these brand name oil's perform pretty much the same in 99 percent of passenger car engines when the proper maintenance is performed on the cars. There are many resources that will help you find out about this on the web just google them.

i used for a year just to give it a good chance and regular 4000km changes an took my valve pan covers off and the sludge would make you sick,i drive 2005 grand am 3.4.

Can somebody please inform me, who makes super Tec oil by wal mart. contact me weber_o1_b@yahoo.com

Supertech is made by Quaker State.

the idiot's that think Qstate oil is the best oil needs to look at qstate's history. supertech is a decent oil that's perfect for cars. depending on the driver..use common sense, if you drive like someone from nascar. you might want to go with a higher brand of oil. but, if you're a normal driver like most of us. supertech oil is just fine. i've been a mechanic for over 15yrs. the supertech oil works just as good as valvoline. but anyone, my vertict is, if you are a normal driver that doesn't race everyone, this oil will be fine for you. it's clean and clear. that's what you look for.

This oil almost wrecked my engine! I was only 2000 miles into the life of the oil when I broke completely down into black garbage and forced me to drive 10 miles with almost no oil pressure. I used the filter by the same company and it didnt filter well either. DO NOT DEPEND ON THIS OIL! Go with Valvoline even If it cost a little more. DONT RISK IT! As far as Im concerned, This brand owes me a new engine

For the Winter of 2005-06 my mom had her oil changed at walmart with Tech2000 5W-30. Throughought the winter it seemed to always start fine. Here lies my problem you know likely it's a cheap grade oil that they get in bulk. Prob as long as you change your oil at the proper interval you will be ok and the oil prob meets legal SAE standards. But you want an oil thats over an above just the minimum. A 4.4L jug of this is 7.49+tax in Canada at walmart by comparison Conventional Quaker is 16+tax, Valvoline 16+tax, Castrol 16+tax, Pennzoil 15+tax. Now who really knows but as far as I'm concerned unless I was really strapped for cash even tho it is a good deal $wise I won't ever use this oil. I just don't know enough about it. It worked ok for my mom but this is not an oil I would go over the 5000km/3000M interval change with. Sure thousands of people use it cuz they go to Walmart for a deal and who can blame them, but my peace of mind is worth more than saving a few bucks. [Biggest thing is O&F-5kmOr3m]

I'm using it from 2 years already it's the Tech 2000 (10w-30) that I use on my Oldsmobile (150 000 miles) and using it all year long including the hard cold winter down here in Montreal - Quebec. So anyone can give me related info about this product, I'll be very very happy, and greaty thanksfull. PLEASE send me what u have on this Tech 2000 (10W-40) engine oil and 10x a lot.

Alright for low performance engines-but then again if that guy is right about QS producing it-maybe not even good for low-performance engines.

One could use any SL/SJ rated oil and change at 15,000 mile intervals and get 100,000 out of the engine [but dont try it on Chrysler 2.7 engine or turbo engines] but if you want the 300,000 to 500,000 miles out of the engine then change it regulary for your type of driving and use synthetic oil. H. Harding

I have used Walmart SUPER TECH FULL SYNTHETIC Motor Oil since I first saw it in a store and have no problem so far. I have a 2000 Chevy Pickup with a 5.3 V8 with 105,000 and 2000 Pontiac Sunfird with a 2.2 I4 banger with 110,000. Each lose about 1/2 qt. between changes of 4,000 miles. I do have trouble finding it sometimes in store. I have had them order in for me and it be gone before I could get to store and pick it up.

Hah, this is a GREAT oil. It shows you can't go by label. It's made by Warren Performance Products and by ExxonMobil. Outstanding oil for the price.

Good motor oil. I use the full synthetic and I think it is as good as any other brand. My truck has a hard 130,000 miles. When I need to add between changes I just put in Super Tech 30wt.

QState which is the best makes it but this oil is nowhere near as good as QState.

I have been using Supertech products for years without any problems.I do not not know who the manufacture is !.It was Quaker State a few years ago.I believe STP still makes their oil filters.Excellent value

I can not seem to find the full synthetic at Wal-mart any more !

Use in a 97 Seebring (85,00 mi)and 96 Geo (136,000 mi). Usually mix about 60% Super Tech Synthetic with 40% Super Tech regular...have never had oil related problems and would suspect my semi synthetic has a higher synthetic ratio over the big name brands.

Bought a 92 Accord and so far the supertech oils works good... Great for .88 cents per quart!!!

Works great for me. I work my truck very hard and with 160,000 miles I never need to add oil between changes. I change oil every 6,000 miles.

I have purchased both conventional and full synthetic Super Tech motor oils and I am quite satisfied with both products. I have no complaints and would recommend these products to anyone. These are great products at a discount price.