Walmart is finally stocking both options but the ESP 5W30 is priced significantly higher. Does anyone have theories as to why?
ESP 0W30 vs. ESP 5W30 Pricing
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Patman
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Odd, it’s not like that in Canada
From what I've read on the ROC, there is something very unique about the 5w30 ESP SP version. As we've seen, it has no moly, no ester and much less boron. The guys on the ROC seem to suggest it's using some new Infineum system. To add further confusion, we know Triple Action was born from using additives outside the norm from the cosmetic industry.
There is also potentially mPAO in the latest 5w30 SP formulatin and they also could be using diblock VM. That could add to the price.
There is also potentially mPAO in the latest 5w30 SP formulatin and they also could be using diblock VM. That could add to the price.
There have been several VOA's now per the Russian Oil club which all show the same numbers. There was also one UOA on that site where the oil was used for 9,600 miles and the results were very good.
This oil meets the Porsche C30 spec, which you can see exceeds API SP and dexos 1 Gen 3.
This oil meets the Porsche C30 spec, which you can see exceeds API SP and dexos 1 Gen 3.
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Well, XOM chemical sells to that industry - So …From what I've read on the ROC, there is something very unique about the 5w30 ESP SP version. As we've seen, it has no moly, no ester and much less boron. The guys on the ROC seem to suggest it's using some new Infineum system. To add further confusion, we know Triple Action was born from using additives outside the norm from the cosmetic industry.
There is also potentially mPAO in the latest 5w30 SP formulatin and they also could be using diblock VM. That could add to the price.
There have been several VOA's now per the Russian Oil club which all show the same numbers. There was also one UOA on that site where the oil was used for 9,600 miles and the results were very good.
This oil meets the Porsche C30 spec, which you can see exceeds API SP and dexos 1 Gen 3.
What, no 0W should b more expensive.
Walmart pricing 5W30 higher because it is more common viscosity? ie. making bank.
0W30 API SN+ 229.52 etc...
5W30 API SP 229.52 etc...
Walmart pricing 5W30 higher because it is more common viscosity? ie. making bank.
0W30 API SN+ 229.52 etc...
5W30 API SP 229.52 etc...
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M1 5w40 - 15qt packs on sale. $68.88
Interesting. So, the better deal is still at Oreilly on the 5W variant since you get it for the same price plus a $10 gift card when the promo is on.
Perhaps it's a reflection of inventory levels?
5w will have a bit lower Noack and be a little more shear stable, that's what edyvw said in the past.
If not running extended OCIs then 0w is fine, with extended OCIs 5w price diff doesn't matter that much when you think in $ per 1k miles math.
If not running extended OCIs then 0w is fine, with extended OCIs 5w price diff doesn't matter that much when you think in $ per 1k miles math.
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Pretty much, except both will do good with extended oci. Depends on vehicle though.
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The big reason is that the 5w30 is only being stocked online and not In store from that screenshot. So it’s higher to reflect the shipping costs on their end. You’ll get free shipping because it’s over $35
ESP 5W-30 is now priced at $27.97:
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Hopefully, they will bring it to the shelves.
I could seriously care less. I would rather have my Mobil 1 sent to me from a distribution center than a store shelf.
Most things I agree, but sometimes it’s nice to just grab the jug locally and not deal with more cardboard boxes.
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Yeah, but I like just to pick it up on the go.
The WM online price for M1 5W30 ESP is similar to Advance Auto , Auto Zone , etc. at $35 while the everyday WM price for M1 5W30 is $27. While there could be something special about the M1 5W30 SP , I’m not sure if it is better than the M1 0W30 ESP for almost $10 less per jug ?
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