Walmart Oil Prices

[SC Maintenance]

It was sort of a hint at a joke.

I have an "image" I could post, but it might be banishment worthy

Ahhhh.

 

[tmorris1]

I went to WM today with an open mind as to what I would leave with . I left (again) with M1 5W30 EP at $26 per jug . Valvoline synthetic was more expensive and PPPP 5W30 was decently priced down to $23 but I found it a tad too thin and had Hyundai 2.4L DI oil consumption issues with it . As long as I can get the M1 EP oil for $26 I’ll use it for my vehicles at a reasonable OCI .

Even if M1 EP isn't on sale it is $29 normally. I wouldn't stop using what I wanted for $3 an oil change. I buy M1 EP from walmart as well. You can always get it on sale every couple months.

 

[I<3oil]

Oh

 

[earthbound]

It was sort of a hint at a joke.

I have an "image" I could post, but it might be banishment worthy

We can all visualize what that is....

 

[tmorris1]

Bang for the buck

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Agree, but at the same time, if Grandma drives 3-5K a year in her 2017 Toyota Camry and I use Super-tech synthetics at $18 versus Mobil 1 EP at $30, I don’t think I’ll have to have her engine rebuilt for choosing the cheaper oil. Assuming once a year oil change of course.

Now, if she was driving 20K a year and I was only doing it once a year, then absolutely get the EP.

At the same time, is the extra $12 a year a big deal? No, but it’s a sandwich at Jimmy John’s after her oil change!

I didn’t mean always buy the most expensive oil… I meant buy the best oil for the application regardless of the cost of that oil. For Granny that may be the ST, and that’s cool. I agree there is a market for oils that merely “meet the specs” because there are drivers who are at/below average use patterns and need just enough.

But “average” and “just enough” don’t really describe any mindset on here, do they??

 

[Dave Hess]

Supertech for $18. What more do you need?

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500K miles with this oil.

 

[ATex7239]

Being an oil tight wad is a false economy for the average DIY situation. Searching out the best cheapest oil on sale, rebate, clearance or whatever is hobby not a long term financial plan. Nothing wrong with looking for deals (I do it too) but some folks act like it is hidden key to unlocking untold wealth.

 

[Jeep_Riot]

What I don’t understand is how folks buy their oils from auto parts stores with the super high prices while having a Walmart next to it where they can get the same exact oil for much cheaper. Just blows my mind.

 

[THORROMIG]

What I don’t understand is how folks buy their oils from auto parts stores with the super high prices while having a Walmart next to it where they can get the same exact oil for much cheaper. Just blows my mind.

Was just discussing this yesterday with my best friend. I personally dont like shopping in Walmart but --- to save money in this day and age with the "same exact product" is big.

 

[53' Stude]

The only oil worth hitting Wal Mart is M1 ESP 5w/0w30 and 0w40


Rural King gets my business for family and friends vehicles.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

M1 and Valvoline Synthetic were the exact same price here

There's at least three PCMO Mobil-1s and three Valvoline Synthetics.
Which ones are you price comparing?

 

[Hermann]

There's at least three PCMO Mobil-1s and three Valvoline Synthetics.
Which ones are you price comparing?

Confusing folks is "beneath the radar" marketing

 

[I<3oil]

What I don’t understand is how folks buy their oils from auto parts stores with the super high prices while having a Walmart next to it where they can get the same exact oil for much cheaper. Just blows my mind.

One guy on another forum bought a gallon jug of Valvoline Maxlife ATF for $45 at a parts store

/rubs temples

 

[macarose]

Honestly today's oils are so advanced that the only thing I really pay attention to is license certification for any high compression or direct injection engines. Also I do adhere to the German lexicon of oil standards - especially for diesels.

But for everything else? I'm just going to play the rebate game and use up my filter stash. That's it. So long as you're on spec with whatever works, there's no point in playing Hamlet with motor oil.

 

[ChrisD46]

Supertech for $18. What more do you need?

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On the surface , using Supertech synthetic 5W30 at $18 would be a good idea . However , having a GDI engine means long term it’s better to use a oil with less VII’s as well as a lower NOACK - I’d venture to say that M1 5W30 EP is better than Super Tech in those two areas . As for a lower cost synthetic oil for $21 , I could probably use Quaker State Full Synthetic 5W30 and be OK with lower VII levels and lower NOACK for a max 5K Mile / 6 month OCI . M1 5W30 EP is quiet in this Hyundai engine and oil loss has been low . Valvoline Advanced 5W30 has been decent but since new owners took over Valvoline - it remains one of the more expensive WM oils at $28 per jug . That leaves me with M1 or QS as preferred oils (not a fan of Castrol and PPPP 5W30 being thinner ).

 

[Nesterenko]

Over even a super-short OCI of just 5000 miles

Must be some guys here simply cringing with this notion, personally I love it!

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Must be some guys here simply cringing with this notion, personally I love it!

 

[CourierDriver]

Walmart oil will run just fine.When I was running hot shot freight all over the eastern US, many of my friends were using walmart oil and no one was haveing engine problems,,,but u know how us guys are, we dont want to believe it,,,,imho

 

[pbm]

Being an oil tight wad is a false economy for the average DIY situation. Searching out the best cheapest oil on sale, rebate, clearance or whatever is hobby not a long term financial plan. Nothing wrong with looking for deals (I do it too) but some folks act like it is hidden key to unlocking untold wealth.

I agree....but it's fun to find good deals on anything including oils.....