Why don't more BITOGers use Quaker State?

[cheesepuffs]

I'm currently using Quaker State Conventional in my truck after using Valvoline Conventional and Pennzoil Conventional,and I have to say it's my favorite of the three so far. It runs noticeably quieter which I really like, and it's cheap at $13.50 a jug at Walmart. For merely a few cents more than SuperTech you get a very good SOPUS product and save three dollars over Pennzoil conventional, GTX, or Valvoline conventional which basically covers your Purolator Classic or Fram EG filter price to go with it. I switched from Pennzoil conventional to Quaker State Conventional and even if the add pack is a little lighter on paper (aside from the higher boron content) it's definitely more than adequate still and I trust it 100%.

QS Defy seems to be gaining some steam around here among the HM crowd, and Quaker State Ultimate Durability has some takers here and there but still gets overshadowed by M1 and big brother PP. But still Quaker State is one of the less talked about brands on the forum. So, why is that? We all like value and their lineup seems fantastically positioned to me in terms of price and quality. Who else likes Quaker State? Who doesn't like it for some reason? I wanna open up the discussion either way.

 

[dave1251]

I like Quaker State. But normally I can buy Pennzoil or Formula Shell for less. I vote with my wallet.

 

[gregk24]

Quaker State has some great offerings, I have used it more than once in the Uplander.

 

[snowflake]

Quaker State is all my Dad runs but he's not exactly BITOG obsessive

 

[bubbatime]

I have three year supply of green bottle QS for my truck. I like it, it works great, and is a great value.

 

[Kuato]

Price, preference, previous experience, not necessarily in that order.

 

[daves87rs]

My wife's car likes Quaker State Ultimate Durability best so far, so combined with some sales, is what most of my fleet runs on right now. (My balt gets napa syn)


Even with some of the good sales, I still think Quaker State Ultimate Durability is still one of the best bang for buck oils right now.

 

[DragRace]

There are ALOT of oils that dont get talked about/used much here on BITOG FWIW.

 

[bigdawg74]

Quaker State doesn't spend as much on marketing as Pennzoil and Mobil, that's why.

 

[askani79705]

Uneventful, reliable result.If you hang around awhile people will ask the same question you asked about Valvoline Conventional and Pennzoil Conventional. Pennzoil Conventional is all the rage right now because of the PQIA test, check out Quaker State Conventional's numbers you'll see it turned in a strong 2nd place.

 

[SilverC6]

QS is great oil in both synthetic and conventional.

I'd buy it more often but I get distracted by stuff like a PU blowout at Pep Boys or NAPA Synthetic for $3.50 a quart last month.

 

[Chris142]

qs is pretty much a non seller here. ppl stil think it and pz cause sludge. i cant remember ever seeing anybody in a store buying it. they alwas grab valvoline or castrol.

 

[Doublehaul]

I don't buy it because right next to it at Walmart i can get Mobil 1 Extended Performance for $4 more. Is it better? Reliable sources on this site say its better for extended drain intervals...

 

[TXCarGeek]

I was tempted to pick up Quaker State Ultimate Durability for my Wrangler yesterday, but the Pure Plus right next to it was more tempting.

 

[charbaby]

I have been liking QS products of late! I like them for their low price and how they make my engines purrrr! It is noticable to my ears that Quaker State Conventional and Quaker State DEFY certainly quiet down the audible sounds of my engines. Quaker State Ultimate Durability does as well but, not as much

 

[dlundblad]

Originally Posted By: dave1251
I like Quaker State. But normally I can buy Pennzoil or Formula Shell for less. I vote with my wallet.


Its the direct opposite for me in regards to Pennzoil conventional. GSGB is usually $1-$2 less.

Formula Shell is always priced nicely at Menards if you can wait it out until the sale.

 

[toneydoc]

Running some Ultimate Durability in one of my vehicles now. Others have some almost free oil in them.

 

[spasm3]

I use Quaker State Ultimate Durability in my avalanche.

 

[fdcg27]

QS products have gotten plenty of ink (pixels?) here.
There are a bunch of other good oils out there, though.
QS seems to be SOPUS's widely available value brand.
FS is not as widely distributed, for whatever reason.
I'm using Defy right now, I've got Quaker State Conventional in a lawnmower and I have plenty of Quaker State Ultimate Durability and even Quaker State Torque Power stashed.
There seem to be quite a few QS uers on this site.

 

[cmhj]

QS is just as good as the other name brand oils. To be frank I use QS blend a fair amount in the fleet of cars I maintain.