Which of these three top oils?

[bojo]

Here's a fun post but also will help me make a decision!

If you had a 2025 Mazda CX-5 Non-Turbo AND....

If cost wasn't a factor and these were the last three oils on earth to choose from:

Which one would you want to use for your skyactiv NA and why?

The reason im asking is after my break in oil changes with the Mazda oil, and I want to make the switch to another oil.. (Not that the Mazda oil isnt great, i just want to jump up to 5w30) and Ive read a lot about these oils and Ive narrowed it down to one of the three and really would love to hear your opinions or even see oil analysis comparison if anyone has them.

 

[madar]

Amsoil, currently using

 

[Papa D]

I’ve been getting my YouTube education in tribology, the science of lubricants, and these are the truly group lV base fully synthetic oils.

 

[madar]

I’ve been getting my YouTube education in tribology, the science of lubricants, and these are the truly group lV base fully synthetic oils.
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Mobile 1 isn't a fully Group IV synthetic, hasn't been for quite a few years. They were 30% PAO a few years ago and since then that percentage has dropped. About the only true PAO oil I'm aware of is Ravenol, maybe HPL.

 

[jadmt]

hard to beat PUP for the money..it has consistently proven itself as a top performer and can be had for decent prices on Amazon..I get 3 5 gallon jugs for around $71.
In reality any quality oil that you use will make your engine last a good long time as long as you change it at reasonable intervals. Bob is the oil guy forum has covered every type of oil there is with lots of comparisons.

 

[madar]

hard to beat PUP for the money..it has consistently proven itself as a top performer and can be had for decent prices on Amazon..I get 3 5 gallon jugs for around $71.
In reality any quality oil that you use will make your engine last a good long time as long as you change it at reasonable intervals. Bob is the oil guy forum has covered every type of oil there is with lots of comparisons.

Lots of in-depth conversations of synthetic oils on that forum enough to make your head spin.

 

[jadmt]

Lots of in-depth conversations of synthetic oils on that forum enough to make your head spin.

yes indeed..I have been following that site since the early 2000's and never really have read anything that has made me pull away from using PUP in my vehicles. If I had an older vehicle I would probably give the Valvoline protect and restore a try but being all my vehicles have had a life long dose of PUP at 3000-5000 intervals I don't they would benefit from it.

 

[bojo]

Amsoil, currently using

This is the one I’m leaning towards

 

[madar]

yes indeed..I have been following that site since the early 2000's and never really have read anything that has made me pull away from using PUP in my vehicles. If I had an older vehicle I would probably give the Valvoline protect and restore a try but being all my vehicles have had a life long dose of PUP at 3000-5000 intervals I don't they would benefit from it.

That Valvoline seems like amazing stuff.

 

[cz5gt]

if cost not a factor and must be 5w30 then Amsoil SS.

 

[Odrapnew]

Cost no factor, whichever I can go to the store and grab off the shelf.
If cost is a factor, whichever is cheapest that I can go to the store and grab off the shelf.
You smell what I'm stepping in?

 

[N7turbo]

If cost wasn't a factor and these were the last three oils on earth to choose from:

I mean if this were your criteria, just use the Amsoil.

But I don't like their cringey marketing and I strongly believe it's a waste to spend that much on oil.

PUP all the way for me. You get something that's a little better than the rest of the players on the field and it's still a good deal at Walmart, unlike the exorbitant prices for Amsoil and Molygen.

 

[Papa D]

Here’s my YouTube channel for teaching me about oils. I am finally getting it when it comes to what motor oils are derived from and what goes into them which makes each different and what makes sense for my driving style.

Enjoy…