Castrol Number One Oil in Canada WHY ?

[bigjl]

So you don't like the dispersant chemicals use to disperse the oil?

You are aware that this is the first time such a serious underwater leak has occurred in this way and as such it couldn't really be dealt with in the usual way.

So you are basically having a pop at the people who were told by Obama to clean it up, a disaster caused by an American company making basic mistakes wih concrete works relating to the well?

You didn't really believe all the attempts at diverting blame away from all and any US Corporate involvement do you?

 

[HerrStig]

Originally Posted By: DanMiller
I should have mentioned I only buy Synthetic Oils...
Well yes BP is a Huge Company with deep pockets so lots of marketing power, but the fact that Castrol is owned by BP and what happened in the Gulf I can't believe people have such short memories ( or don't know about the BP connection ) I used to use Castrol years ago but I decided to avoid Castrol because they are responsible for the Group III base Oils being called Synthetic ( and Mobil decided if you can't beat em join em ) Not that there is anything wrong with group III oils but I resent paying synthetic prices for highly refined oils. Then the BP oil Spill and I will personally NEVER buy Castrol ( Unless it is half off of course ) And while I am at it why do Canadians pay so much more for Oil ( It seems we pay a premium for most products )
Spare us the lefty whining.

 

[Garak]

Originally Posted By: Shannow
Mobil inconveniently parked a tanker


Agreed. It's hard to accuse the public of a short memory with respect to the Gulf, while forgetting what you just mentioned.

Before this gets political and locked, this is Canada. They advertise the heck out of Castrol products and no one ever has to pay regular price for GTX, which is also, incidentally, available in just about every conventional grade under the sun. If people are happy with GTX, they just might shell out more for Edge or Syntec, which are also dexos1 licensed up here.

Love or hate Castrol, their marketing up here is quite effective.

 

[MolaKule]

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It wasn't just the spill it was the way that BP handled it how many tons for chemicals did they dump in the ocean to HIDE the Oil !


They didnt try to hide anything.

They used a dispersant/surfactant to break up the oil.

Yes it would be nice if this was a ZERO RISK world but wake up, it isn't.

 

[DanMiller]

They where told not to use it (the dispersant ) and they kept using so they are more powerful than the US Government ? I know that mistakes happen but from what I read about the entire incident I was not impressed with BP and make a personal choice not to buy their products.

 

[DanMiller]

Agreed their marketing is effective, I did see Castrol Syntec at costco today at just under $7 a litre/Qt IMO that is what it should be priced at considering it is a Type III Base oil ( execpt for GC 0W30 )

 

[Garak]

Well, Dan, you're right about where the pricing "should" be at. How else, though, can WM and CT and the others afford their big sales, though, unless they charge close to $50 for a 5 quart jug the rest of the time?

 

[DanMiller]

Yes it would be interesting to see what it actually cost I am guessing 1/3 to 1/2 of the full retail.

 

[Garak]

Well, I think you'll find that CT's and WM's margins on regular priced oil are higher than what you'll find at the smaller parts stores or places like RCWC or Costco. If one is forced to buy oil at regular prices, places like Canadian Tire, Napa Canada, Walmart, and Partsource are about the worst places to buy it. Their specials are fine, but their regular prices are beaten by Peavey Mart, most independent parts shops, and even Petro-Canada gas stations.

I've been advised by people in the business who do sell retail oil at reasonable prices that their margins are pretty low. If a small parts store sells me 5 quarts of Pennzoil conventional for $18 and Walmart sells it to me for $26, I know Walmart is doing well off the sale, since I bet they paid a bit less in the first place for the same product. Of course, when it comes to GTX, paying regular price for that actually takes some effort and/or carelessness, since it's always marked down somewhere.

Heck, if you want to talk synthetic prices outside of Castrol, go check the M1 price at RCWC and compare it to the regular price at Walmart. RCWC is a good $10 a jug cheaper every day of the week.

 

[DanMiller]

Hi I am not sure what RCWC is ? I have found from reading on this site some of the best deals on synthetic oil is buying from Car Dealers. CATERHAM is always promoting Toyota 0W20 and for good reason great specs and a great price 5.70 a Litre. Also Honda / Acura synthetic great specs at its around 8 a Litre, Mazada Synthetic in the USA is a great deal and an Ok in Canada but a different supplier at around 7 a litre. Subaru Synthetic ( specs are not as good ) is 5.33 a Litre

 

[Garak]

Real Canadian Wholesale Club.

 

[DanMiller]

Thanks, I haven't been there we have one in Winnipeg I will check it out thanks. It seems this Subject has run its course for the record I think that Castrol makes a great product but for now I personally am looking at other options. I used to use be a Mobil 1 user but now I am more looking for the best deal ( Synthetic of course ).

 

[Garak]

Well, Walmart has Syntec on this week for around $25 a jug. That's not the greatest price we've ever seen, but it's certainly competitive.

 

[JC1]

If you compare the prices of Mobil 1 to Castrol in Canada, Mobil 1 is usually more expensive even when on sale.

4.4 Litre jug of M1 will be around $36 when on sale. Castrol Edge (black jug) will be about $26 when on sale for the same size and viscosity. M1 is not sold at Costco in Canada (castrol is), but is sold in the US at Costco.
M1 is about $44 for a 4.4 litre jug everyday priced at Walmart in Canada. In the US, M1 is around $25-27 for a 5 quart jug.

I think it all comes down to price and availability as to why Castrol is more popular. It's good oil, so I wouldn't sweat it.

Regards, JC.

 

[DanMiller]

I am not arguing that it is a good oil, I am just supprised it is the Number 1 in Canada, I haven't bought it in years...Same with Mobil...( haven't bought it )

 

[Nederlander75]

Canada eh?