Hello, My car has a 6.1 quart oil capacity. I use "5+ jugs" and run her low. Kira
5+ qt jugs
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I like like the 5L/5.28QT jugs. I re-purpose the left over oil for snow-blower, lawnmower, generator etc...
I just dump the whole thing in. Some people run 6qts in Chryslers like mine, so the extra 1/4 qt is just gravy.
There seems to be something to it. Maybe not a patent but the rights to the packaging, who knows.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Car_Care/AskMobil/Walmart_Collection.aspx
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Car_Care/AskMobil/Walmart_Collection.aspx
Originally Posted By: Vikas
Originally Posted By: Ursae_Majoris
Wal-Mart has a patent on 5 qrt jugs, IIRC (BITOG discussion a while, while back). 5 Liter jugs are used as a way around it.
You are joking, right??
Yeah I think he is...
Isn't 5.1 Qts equivalent to 5 Litres?
This was the industry can use only one container which saves them money.
Originally Posted By: Ursae_Majoris
Wal-Mart has a patent on 5 qrt jugs, IIRC (BITOG discussion a while, while back). 5 Liter jugs are used as a way around it.
You are joking, right??
Yeah I think he is...
Isn't 5.1 Qts equivalent to 5 Litres?
This was the industry can use only one container which saves them money.
Originally Posted By: 209paulc
does anyone know alternative larger filter for 4.8/5.3 GM V8s?
It depends on the model years.
If it is an 07 or later the original AC Delco PF48 fits, but a PF63 will screw on as well. The PF 63 is around inch or so longer than the PF48.
If it is a model prior to 2007 most take the PF46 but a PF61 will fit on these as well. The PF 61 is a little less than an inch longer.
does anyone know alternative larger filter for 4.8/5.3 GM V8s?
It depends on the model years.
If it is an 07 or later the original AC Delco PF48 fits, but a PF63 will screw on as well. The PF 63 is around inch or so longer than the PF48.
If it is a model prior to 2007 most take the PF46 but a PF61 will fit on these as well. The PF 61 is a little less than an inch longer.
Originally Posted By: Vikas
Originally Posted By: Ursae_Majoris
Wal-Mart has a patent on 5 qrt jugs, IIRC (BITOG discussion a while, while back). 5 Liter jugs are used as a way around it.
You are joking, right??
Not joking. Patent was a wrong word.Exclusive rights to sell oil in 5qrt jugs.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/autozone-why-the-5-quart-jugs.159101/
http://forum.miata.net/vb/archive/index.php/t-405876.html
Originally Posted By: Ursae_Majoris
Wal-Mart has a patent on 5 qrt jugs, IIRC (BITOG discussion a while, while back). 5 Liter jugs are used as a way around it.
You are joking, right??
Not joking. Patent was a wrong word.Exclusive rights to sell oil in 5qrt jugs.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/autozone-why-the-5-quart-jugs.159101/
http://forum.miata.net/vb/archive/index.php/t-405876.html
The 5+ qts jugs are great for those 4 qt systems that often need a topoff between OCI's or for those members that like to use the extra oil in small equipment.
Hay, the price is right!...Right?
Hay, the price is right!...Right?
I usually dump all the extra oil from a 5 quart jug into another container. Eventually you have enougth to do all the tractors, snowblowers, etc. LOL... Wonder what it is after I blend 20, 30, 40 weight oils. Oh well.
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Hello, That's what I do. I was only kidding when I said I run my car (6.1 qt. capacity) low. To me oil is a product I buy at a $/qt. price. How it is bottled is of little difference to me. What is notable is the fact that some 5+ jugs are/were 5.1 qt. and others are/were 5.28. A pal and I came up with a name for our mixed, leftover oil. We call it "multi-weight". Kira
Originally Posted By: volk06
Why would you intentionally run it 1 quart low?
As long as the car is between the "Full" and "Add" lines are you OK for most vehicles.
I typically don't add oil until I hit the Add line myself....
The 2 cars I've had, actually do not recommend adding oil UNTIL you hit the "Add" line......likely due to the fact that you're better off (safer..) under-filling the engine, than OVER-filling the engine.....
I believe the hype
Why would you intentionally run it 1 quart low?
As long as the car is between the "Full" and "Add" lines are you OK for most vehicles.
I typically don't add oil until I hit the Add line myself....
The 2 cars I've had, actually do not recommend adding oil UNTIL you hit the "Add" line......likely due to the fact that you're better off (safer..) under-filling the engine, than OVER-filling the engine.....
I believe the hype
I save a few empty 1 qt oil containers and dump any left over oil from a 5 QT jug into one (or more) to use for the next oil change (or for topping up, but none of my current vehicles need any oil between changes).
If you have a Walmart nearby, the cost savings with the 5 Qt jugs is significant. They even beat Costco's price per quart on Mobil 1 as Costco sells a case of 6 1 qt bottles.
But, what I like best about the 5 Qt jugs is they're the perfect container to dump the old oil into for recycling. Trying to refill 1 qt bottles without overflowing them is not worth the hassle.
If you have a Walmart nearby, the cost savings with the 5 Qt jugs is significant. They even beat Costco's price per quart on Mobil 1 as Costco sells a case of 6 1 qt bottles.
But, what I like best about the 5 Qt jugs is they're the perfect container to dump the old oil into for recycling. Trying to refill 1 qt bottles without overflowing them is not worth the hassle.
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