Supertech finally changed their bottle seal

[Corollaman]

I changed the oil on my kid's car today and to my surprise the Supertech 5 qt jug just had a regular foil seal, no more paper/ plastic wrap to deal with. I know people had complained in the past. The jug had a production date of February 2026.

 

[Leo99]

I know what you mean about that stretchy plastic wrap seal.

 

[GSCJR]

I know what you mean about that stretchy plastic wrap seal.

+1

SuperTech way back when, used a foil seal in Canada. I'm also glad it's back.

 

[Zee09]

I hate foil.....
Usually doesn't remove in one piece unless very thick. But i haven't seen the new seal yet.

 

[mrsilv04]

Maybe it is just me, but I think that if there was some sort of unfortunate incident... that I'd rather have a small piece of paper with plastic wrap inside of my engine, over a piece of foil inside of my engine.

Again, might just be me.

 

[GSCJR]

I use my shirt pocket screwdriver to "carve" out the majority of the foil (held like a paring knife). Usually, whatever is left behind is easily peeled off or stays put without impeding a smooth pour.

 

[TomYoung]

Maybe it is just me, but I think that if there was some sort of unfortunate incident... that I'd rather have a small piece of paper with plastic wrap inside of my engine, over a piece of foil inside of my engine.

Again, might just be me.

Nothing good about either contaminant, both could easily end an engine, so take your time in removing the seal. Definitely in favor of foil, but in an ideal world, we’d all have the liqui Moly twist off plus pull tab setup.

 

[CleanSump]

Am I the only one that uses a funnel with a mesh strainer in it?

 

[dogememe]

Am I the only one that uses a funnel with a mesh strainer in it?

I never thought of that, but I think that’s a brilliant idea and I will acquire such a thing moving forward.

 

[RyanY]

I've always just poked my thumb through the foil seal and then peeled it away. If any foil is stuck or left behind, it is fastened pretty well and won't come off during a pour. Never an issue in 30+ years (knock wood).

 

[Zee09]

Am I the only one that uses a funnel with a mesh strainer in it?

Why do that when you can buy oil without foil....geez dude

 

[4wd]

I've always just poked my thumb through the foil seal and then peeled it away. If any foil is stuck or left behind, it is fastened pretty well and won't come off during a pour. Never an issue in 30+ years (knock wood).

Yep, first world problem I deal with like that …
Beats coming home with Mobil 2

 

[newoilguy1]

Maybe it’s to help prevent people from successfully returning their used oil which gets put back on the shelf.