Originally Posted By: NHHEMI
1 - on many vehicles the oil capacity is less than 5 qts so a 5qt jug is too much. Many people don't want to mess around with having to measure out 4-4.5 qts and then deal with the remaining .5-1qt.
2 - many vehicles take more than 5 qts. In that case you either buy the extra qt bottles you need or as with #1 you have to measure and deal with the extra left over.
3 - not every oil line and/or weight is offered or available in the 5qt jug so you then need to buy the qt bottles.
The 5qt jugs are a very good deal. Just not something that fits every car owner's needs nor is it something that you can always find in what you are looking for.
1) If you need 4.5 qts, what is the difference between buying a 5qt jug or 5 single qts? Still going to have .5 qt leftover. If you don't want to save it/use it for something else, just recycle it with your used oil.
2) If you are a DIY'er for oil changes, this should be factored into your decision to own the vehicle. If you take it to Jiffy-Lube, it is a moot point.
3) See above.
For most folks who drive average vehicles in average conditions, basic 5w20/5w30/10w30 will do, which is why it is the stuff that most stores carry. If your specific vehicle/instance means you need some exotic -30w/65 oil *sarcasm*, then one should understand that its going to be both harder to get and also more expensive. Don't get me wrong: I would love to have a Challenger/Mustang/Camaro and run a robust oil in it. I just don't see very many people buying singles in Wal-Mart whenever I am picking up some oil. Most of the singles are dusty.
1 - on many vehicles the oil capacity is less than 5 qts so a 5qt jug is too much. Many people don't want to mess around with having to measure out 4-4.5 qts and then deal with the remaining .5-1qt.
2 - many vehicles take more than 5 qts. In that case you either buy the extra qt bottles you need or as with #1 you have to measure and deal with the extra left over.
3 - not every oil line and/or weight is offered or available in the 5qt jug so you then need to buy the qt bottles.
The 5qt jugs are a very good deal. Just not something that fits every car owner's needs nor is it something that you can always find in what you are looking for.
1) If you need 4.5 qts, what is the difference between buying a 5qt jug or 5 single qts? Still going to have .5 qt leftover. If you don't want to save it/use it for something else, just recycle it with your used oil.
2) If you are a DIY'er for oil changes, this should be factored into your decision to own the vehicle. If you take it to Jiffy-Lube, it is a moot point.
3) See above.
For most folks who drive average vehicles in average conditions, basic 5w20/5w30/10w30 will do, which is why it is the stuff that most stores carry. If your specific vehicle/instance means you need some exotic -30w/65 oil *sarcasm*, then one should understand that its going to be both harder to get and also more expensive. Don't get me wrong: I would love to have a Challenger/Mustang/Camaro and run a robust oil in it. I just don't see very many people buying singles in Wal-Mart whenever I am picking up some oil. Most of the singles are dusty.
