Why bother, get some Super Tech at Walmart
How can this oil be this good?
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Originally Posted by Chris142
I can buy this oil for $20 for a case of 12qts after tax and shipping! How can they sell it that cheap? How can it be any good for that price? I bought a few cases of it but now I am doubting myself.
You buy gasoline for about $3 a gallon, or about $9 for 12 quarts. Your cheap oil is still twice the price of gasoline.
Both are made from oil that costs about $60 a 42 gallon "barrel" or a buck and a half a gallon, or about 40 cents a quart.
I can buy this oil for $20 for a case of 12qts after tax and shipping! How can they sell it that cheap? How can it be any good for that price? I bought a few cases of it but now I am doubting myself.
You buy gasoline for about $3 a gallon, or about $9 for 12 quarts. Your cheap oil is still twice the price of gasoline.
Both are made from oil that costs about $60 a 42 gallon "barrel" or a buck and a half a gallon, or about 40 cents a quart.
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Originally Posted by Zee09
Originally Posted by Chris142
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Without excessive advertising oil really should cost this much.
The cost doesn't make it junk oil.
I just cant get past the cost. I'm all for a good value but I don't want to ruin an engine by being too cheap.
Chevron Supreme is top notch oil and most weights are ss and at Wal-Mart its not much more
than what your paying for this. You won't have trouble sleeping using Chevron!
It maybe Chevron. The mentioned blender is based in California and is a Chevron distributor.
the salesman says it is Chevron oil. I didn't believe him.
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Originally Posted by Chris142
Originally Posted by Zee09
Without excessive advertising oil really should cost this much.
The cost doesn't make it junk oil.
I just cant get past the cost. I'm all for a good value but I don't want to ruin an engine by being too cheap.
Chevron Supreme is top notch oil and most weights are ss and at Wal-Mart its not much more
than what your paying for this. You won't have trouble sleeping using Chevron!
It maybe Chevron. The mentioned blender is based in California and is a Chevron distributor.
the salesman says it is Chevron oil. I didn't believe him.
Originally Posted by alarmguy
Its an API SN motor oil with an additive package produced by a small handful of companies that make the packages for almost all oil brands.
Since it is API SN it is no better or worse then any other API oil at any cost.
Ill agree its cheap and can understand the hesitation but it gives everyone a true idea of what it costs to market oil, this oil cost no more or less then any other oil to produce and bottle, but the rest is profits for the name brands.
We are being hosed! Name brand oil is $7/qt @ pep boys!
Its an API SN motor oil with an additive package produced by a small handful of companies that make the packages for almost all oil brands.
Since it is API SN it is no better or worse then any other API oil at any cost.
Ill agree its cheap and can understand the hesitation but it gives everyone a true idea of what it costs to market oil, this oil cost no more or less then any other oil to produce and bottle, but the rest is profits for the name brands.
We are being hosed! Name brand oil is $7/qt @ pep boys!
the salesman says it is Chevron oil. I didn't believe him.
Why not? If you have the money you can buy Chevron base oils and additive packages and blend them yourself. It may not equal Chevron Supreme or Havoline but it will be close.
Why not? If you have the money you can buy Chevron base oils and additive packages and blend them yourself. It may not equal Chevron Supreme or Havoline but it will be close.
Do any other shops use the oil? API SN Licensed until 3/19. Was any brand name oil produced under the same license?
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Originally Posted by Mainia
Why bother, get some Super Tech at Walmart
Why would he do that? This oil is cheaper and delivered right to his shop.
Why bother, get some Super Tech at Walmart
Why would he do that? This oil is cheaper and delivered right to his shop.
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From their website:
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we are a licensed manufacturer and blender of automotive, truck and industrial lubricating products. Our expertise and knowledge has allowed us to achieve a prestigious ranking by gaining certification from the American Petroleum Institute (API).
We have been awarded this status by utilizing current state of the art computer enhanced analytical testing and blending equipment and robotic AI packaging equipment. We manufacture using top of the line Additives and Viscosity Improvers. This ensures that our lubricating products not only meet or exceed the stringent ASTM, SAE, API and JAE 300 oil specifications but additionally meet the toughest packaging and environmental safety requirements in the industry. We simply make superior lubricating products at very reasonable prices.
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In regards to Lubricating oils we manufacture Conventional, Synthetic Blend and Full Synthetics. Our 5w20, 5w30, 10w30, 10w40, 20w50 automotive oils are manufactured as conventional and synthetic blend. Quick T Unilube's 15w40 diesel truck oils are blended as CI4, CH4 and the current fuel saving 15w40 LE. Additionally, we provide full synthetics in 0w20, 5w30, 10w30, and 5w40. We offer all these products in bulk deliveries or packaged in quart or gallon containers. Quick T unilube also manufactures gear oils 75w90, 85w140, 80w90 and automatic transmission fluids in DEX3 and the newest Full Synthetic Multi Vehicle Dexron VI and Mercon LV. Quick T Unilube also manufactures Antifreeze and Coolants in Conventional Green, Extended Life Red and Universal Gold. Our team also blends Power Steering Fluid and packages DOT 3 Brake Fluid. In our distribution network we offer a complete line of branded products including Chevron, Shell, Mobil, Castrol and other automotive performance products including oil filters, washers, oxygen sensors, light bulbs, silicone sealants, grease tubes, paints, windshield wipers, fuses and cleaning compounds.
So no, it isn't Chevron, they distribute Chevron along with other brands, but they blend their own oils.
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we are a licensed manufacturer and blender of automotive, truck and industrial lubricating products. Our expertise and knowledge has allowed us to achieve a prestigious ranking by gaining certification from the American Petroleum Institute (API).
We have been awarded this status by utilizing current state of the art computer enhanced analytical testing and blending equipment and robotic AI packaging equipment. We manufacture using top of the line Additives and Viscosity Improvers. This ensures that our lubricating products not only meet or exceed the stringent ASTM, SAE, API and JAE 300 oil specifications but additionally meet the toughest packaging and environmental safety requirements in the industry. We simply make superior lubricating products at very reasonable prices.
And:
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In regards to Lubricating oils we manufacture Conventional, Synthetic Blend and Full Synthetics. Our 5w20, 5w30, 10w30, 10w40, 20w50 automotive oils are manufactured as conventional and synthetic blend. Quick T Unilube's 15w40 diesel truck oils are blended as CI4, CH4 and the current fuel saving 15w40 LE. Additionally, we provide full synthetics in 0w20, 5w30, 10w30, and 5w40. We offer all these products in bulk deliveries or packaged in quart or gallon containers. Quick T unilube also manufactures gear oils 75w90, 85w140, 80w90 and automatic transmission fluids in DEX3 and the newest Full Synthetic Multi Vehicle Dexron VI and Mercon LV. Quick T Unilube also manufactures Antifreeze and Coolants in Conventional Green, Extended Life Red and Universal Gold. Our team also blends Power Steering Fluid and packages DOT 3 Brake Fluid. In our distribution network we offer a complete line of branded products including Chevron, Shell, Mobil, Castrol and other automotive performance products including oil filters, washers, oxygen sensors, light bulbs, silicone sealants, grease tubes, paints, windshield wipers, fuses and cleaning compounds.
So no, it isn't Chevron, they distribute Chevron along with other brands, but they blend their own oils.
I have a feeling the mark up on oil is a lot higher than many people think.
It's legit as per the API. https://engineoil.api.org/Directory/EolcsProductResults?accountId=-1&brandName=car lube plus
Here is the PDS on it. (They private label this oil under different names as well)
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Here is the PDS on it. (They private label this oil under different names as well)
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Originally Posted by Mainia
Why bother, get some Super Tech at Walmart
Too far away. Plus 2x the cost of this oil.
Why bother, get some Super Tech at Walmart
Too far away. Plus 2x the cost of this oil.
I and many others here were buying Quaker State cast offs from AAP clearance last November for 28c per quart. I didn't see anyone complaining that because it was so cheap....it must be bad.
Another thing to consider. If they clear the stuff out that cheap.....what's their real cost compared to typical retailer prices?
Another thing to consider. If they clear the stuff out that cheap.....what's their real cost compared to typical retailer prices?
It is that good because it has an verified API certification.
Originally Posted by sloinker
Is it possibly re-refined oil or does that need some sort of special labeling?
Why would it be re-refined? Re-refined base oil is just as expensive as refined crude.
Is it possibly re-refined oil or does that need some sort of special labeling?
Why would it be re-refined? Re-refined base oil is just as expensive as refined crude.
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Originally Posted by sloinker
Is it possibly re-refined oil or does that need some sort of special labeling?
Why would it be re-refined? Re-refined base oil is just as expensive as refined crude.
I didn't realize this. Doesn't make much sense as it seems the process of decontamination and additive pack restoration would cut out a few steps from refining from crude.
Originally Posted by sloinker
Is it possibly re-refined oil or does that need some sort of special labeling?
Why would it be re-refined? Re-refined base oil is just as expensive as refined crude.
I didn't realize this. Doesn't make much sense as it seems the process of decontamination and additive pack restoration would cut out a few steps from refining from crude.
Originally Posted by Mainia
Why bother, get some Super Tech at Walmart
When people are recommending to stay with a "bigger brand name" oil like SuperTech instead
The bottle blurb doesn't seem so bad, they clearly mention viscosity index, mineral and synthetic oil blend as well as detergency, oxidative thickening etc etc. Well-written unlike fly-by-night City Star tier oils which would never take the time to write a sensible blurb, rather than clever and misleading verbiage. Plus the certs and data already posted, I could easily give this oil the benefit of the doubt.
Why bother, get some Super Tech at Walmart
When people are recommending to stay with a "bigger brand name" oil like SuperTech instead
The bottle blurb doesn't seem so bad, they clearly mention viscosity index, mineral and synthetic oil blend as well as detergency, oxidative thickening etc etc. Well-written unlike fly-by-night City Star tier oils which would never take the time to write a sensible blurb, rather than clever and misleading verbiage. Plus the certs and data already posted, I could easily give this oil the benefit of the doubt.
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