With the recent SN/GF-5 standards, Chevron Supreme has been dropped with Havoline remaining as the Chev-Tex PCMO brand; there is a Chevron Havoline Syn Blend DS remaining that's Dexos1 approved, but that's it from the Chev line. I've found that Exxon Superflo does not have an SN/GF-5 PDS, could this be a sign that Superflo been dropped?. What are your thoughts that are leading to the downsizing of multi-brands to one or two from a major producer- the economy, SN/GF-5, or other reasons?
I've noticed less QS on shelves at a couple WM's, could SOPUS follow suit with downsizing from three brands to two or just Pennzoil?? What about Conoco-Phillip and their 4 brands + the Motorcraft contract... could CP downsize also? Is there really a need to have more than one brand of PCMO per major producer?
I've noticed less QS on shelves at a couple WM's, could SOPUS follow suit with downsizing from three brands to two or just Pennzoil?? What about Conoco-Phillip and their 4 brands + the Motorcraft contract... could CP downsize also? Is there really a need to have more than one brand of PCMO per major producer?
