Amsoil: Why different prices for different grades?

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: veryHeavy
just curious: "More visocity modifiers" makes sense. I wonder what the Viscosity would be with NO modifiers at all? Perhaps 20W-30.
Originally Posted By: Pablo
Originally Posted By: veryHeavy
Even Amsoil's cheapest OEM oil is more expensive than name brands. $28 a gallon vs. 20 a gallon of Mobil 1.
Amsoil OE 5w30 is $18.65 gallon.

Is it? Maybe with a 5-finger discount

I wish I could upload an image, because then you'd see what I see: http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/mo.../?code=OEFQT-EA

27.95 per gallon. So M1 at Walmart is significantly cheaper ($20 per gallon).



No theft involved. Suggested Retail price is $27.95. PC price is $18.65.

 

[simple_gifts]

Never seen $20/gal M1 @ walmart.

 

[4WD]

I only get 5 quart jugs at WM - today both PP & M1 ~$25 ...

 

[simple_gifts]

Originally Posted By: 4WD
I only get 5 quart jugs at WM - today both PP & M1 ~$25 ...


I stand corrected.

 

[veryHeavy]

What is an Amsoil PC price? I guess preferred customer. So math:

$19 per gallon
$19 (two changes per year)
$20 membership
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$58 / 2 == $29 per gallon oil. At least that's how it works-out for my car. I wish I could run Amsoil, as it appears to be a quality product, but for my lifestyle (and probably many others) the M1 or PP at walmart is cheaper ($20/gallon)

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: veryHeavy
What is an Amsoil PC price? I guess preferred customer. So math:

$19 per gallon
$19 (two changes per year)
$20 membership
====
$58 / 2 == $29 per gallon oil. At least that's how it works-out for my car. I wish I could run Amsoil, as it appears to be a quality product, but for my lifestyle (and probably many others) the M1 or PP at walmart is cheaper ($20/gallon)

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PM sent on the membership.

 

[TiredTrucker]

I suppose if one is doing one or two oil changes a year on a small vehicle, the Amsoil thing might not be advantageous from the pricing standpoint. But many that use the products use them for many applications and that volume brings things to ballpark pricing with most major brands on the shelf, even factoring in the PC fee. Which by the way, is $15 a year if one does the auto renewal option. Might have been a promotional thing, but I opted for it when I renewed about a month ago. Just one of many brands of oils, greases, lubes I use. I am not a loyal follower of any brand, just get what fits my needs the best depending on the application.