I'm shook (Fram sells oil now?)

[michaelluscher]

 

[kschachn]

Here’s an existing thread on it, there may be another one.

Fram motor oil

I was at my local AAP today and was told that they were changing out Carquest oil for Fram motor oil in the near future. Never heard of it, I googled Fram oil and nothing came up except oil filters and such. Anyone else heard of this oil.

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[Quattro Pete]

Does it carry any Euro specs?

 

[SZR48207]

It's just private label.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

AAP seems to be using it as their house brand oil now. It's made by Amalie, like the previous CQ house brand was.

The new Fram oil seems to be unrelated to the old Fram oil sold a few years go that was made by Conoco (like Motorcraft/Kendall)

 

[bbhero]

Exactly right ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

The oil containers are the exact same as the former CQ oil containers...

 

[Kira]

Don't fear the orange jug?

 

[simple_gifts]

Odd stocking choice; gallons of weights people haven't used in decades.

 

[Passport1]

I saw that exact oil rack display today at my local AAP. What a kaleidoscope of colors. The Fram branded bottles were on the bottom tier. Prices were no great shakes. I nabbed 6qts. of RGT 0w-20 for $12 & tax.

I need to drive more or buy less oil.

 

[pbm]

It's most likely the exact same as the CQ brand oil that it replaced (also made by Amalie IIRC). The marketing guys probably figured the 'Fram' name would help it sell better.

 

[earthbound]

Don't fear the orange jug?

OJOD

 

[Crispysea]

I guess they’re trying to compete with AZ and their STP house brand. It’ll probably work for the people who just want something that doesn’t sound generic. I picked up some of the old CQ FS HM on clearance for $10 a jug. It’s the same Amalie stamp on both. I guess now it’s FRAMalie!

 

[Crispysea]

Odd stocking choice; gallons of weights people haven't used in decades.

I know a couple of Latino mechanics. Their customers want 10w-40 in everything. They often run straight water in their radiators, too. I guess it worked in the “old country”, so they keep doing it here.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

I guess they’re trying to compete with AZ and their STP house brand. It’ll probably work for the people who just want something that doesn’t sound generic. I picked up some of the old CQ FS HM on clearance for $10 a jug. It’s the same Amalie stamp on both. I guess now it’s FRAMalie!

All in The Framalie

Every oil pulled it's weight,
Gee, our old LaSabre ran great ....

 

[AutoMechanic]

Odd stocking choice; gallons of weights people haven't used in decades.

I still use them lol. I own old stuff. Don’t know if I’ll use this oil or not.

 

[PimTac]

Every oil pulled it's weight,

 

[Crispysea]

I went to another location, and the CQ jugs were gone. I think they let commercial customers have first dibs on it. That way they can get it all out at one time.

 

[mpack88]

My OCD is kicking in. Its 5w20 then 5w30. Not the other way.

 

[Blinker]

Cant wait to see the Fram oil change bundle. Would this be the first time you can buy oil and a filter that is the same brand? Besides jiffy lube using Pennzoil oil and filters.

 

[Ignatius]

Cant wait to see the Fram oil change bundle. Would this be the first time you can buy oil and a filter that is the same brand?

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