Originally Posted By: itguy08
Playing Devil's Advocate here....
Don't see what the big deal is. I read the reports and looked at the bottle. It's got no certifications, makes no claims about any ratings, and would generally be something not to buy.
It appears to be an oil and that's about all the bottle's label says. Not to mention it's from a company that nobody has ever heard of.
At what point should we require the consumer to be informed?
You don't see a problem with an oil label that says "SAE 5w30" and "Motor Oil" and "Helps keep engines clean" and "Provides wear protection" and "Helps prevent engine leaks" and "Fights rust and corrosion" and "Provides all season protection of critical engine parts" and "designed for use in automobiles requiring SC/CC specifications" when in fact NONE of these statements are true? The stuff has NO additives and a viscosity that is 75% below the minimum specification for a 5w30! It doesn't protect engines, it destroys them.
Omitting a Certification Mark does not justify or excuse a label full of lies and selling an oil that damages engines. These people knew exactly what they were doing when they decided to deceive innocent consumers and damage their car engines for profit. This brand is found mostly in low income areas where they are seeking out less educated people who must shop on price, and can least afford car repair or be likely to sue. Pure evil.
99.99% of the US population are not BITOG members and their lives do not revolve around motor oil. We all rely on labels for products that we are not well educated about, and implying that consumers are to blame for fraudulent labels is ridiculous.
Tom NJ
