Was at my local Walmart to grab Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W20 for the Tundra. It’s hit and miss there. They were out. Walmart.com to the rescue. First time ordering online, lol. Will continue to do so.
Walmart.com Mobil 1 availability
- Thread starter ARB1977
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I see zero reason to step foot in a retail store when the same items can be purchased online at the same or lower cost.
True, but there are very often times when unadvertised sales and clearances occur.
Inducing foot traffic is one reason they do this.
Inducing foot traffic is one reason they do this.
Patman
Staff member
I see a few reasons. You don’t see the product beforehand. It could be damaged in transit. It could be stolen from your porch.
Vendor will replace defective items or items that are damaged in transit. There is no need to "see" your engine oil before you buy it.
Going to the store carries an added cost that doesn't offer value.
Pick up or delivery. I’ve start to like pick up because I can inspect the items right there in the parking lot and send them back if they are not up to par.
Patman
Staff member
I would rather not have that hassle of sending back something that is damaged or leaking. I also would want to make sure the oil isn’t old stock either and is the newest formula. And as I already mentioned, porch pirates are a big problem and that’s something you can’t dispute.
I’m just not scared to drive to Walmart (or Canadian Tire). I like to drive, so I don’t need to sit at home to wait for things to arrive. I also never order food to be delivered either. Getting out and getting fresh air is always better than staying home.
It was like 2.00 cheaper in the store.
I’m not that lazy, lol. It’s nice for the convenience.
What makes Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W20 special?
Where did I say it was special?
Sometimes you have to do in-store purchase to get the rebate approved like with the Pennzoil rebates. I usually will go in/out through the garden or auto center and check out there. Usually not a huge ordeal.
I had a leaking Mobil 1 jug from Walmart; I called and they sent me another. They did not want the old one back. Click-click-click is so easy. No traffic, no crowd, check out, etc.
Same here. I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w30 in both my vehicles. The store had none, and they did not have the filters either. Ordered from Walmart.com and they showed up the next day. And a nice discount too!!
CleanSump
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Choose pickup at store. No worries that it is left leaking on the porch.
You can even text when you get there and they'll bring it out to the car.
You can even text when you get there and they'll bring it out to the car.
As @JeffKeryk - Walmart is great at handling damaged items. They do a very good job of packaging and leaks are rare.
If anything, stock from the DC's is fresher than the store.
I'm all for getting out and about, but driving to a store is a poor use of time and resources when the item can show up at your doorstep. You may want to look into the various smart parcel box options.
I had added some light bulbs to my oil order. How freaking smart am I? Anyway, yeah, one broke. They immediately shipped out a new order for me. Got it that afternoon.
There's a reason why retail is a dying industry. It's simply a more efficient use of resources to have the item delivered to you. Grocery is about the only retail that I can somewhat justifying stepping foot in...
Patman
Staff member
No need, because I still prefer buying stuff in store, call me old school. I don’t see it as a poor use of my time at all. I’m at Walmart and Canadian Tire all the time so it’s not like it’s a hassle for me. I buy a good amount of my groceries at Walmart
This morning I wanted to pick something up from Walmart but instead of going to the one that is 5 minutes from my place, I went to one that is 35 minutes away. Why? Because it was 70 degrees and sunny and I wanted to go on a nice drive in the Corvette
I considered that a perfect use of my time 
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I have a love-hate relationship with Walmart. I hate the parking lot but love the store's entertainment value. Lotsa nice people!
