0w-20 motor oils and the fast lube industry

[k24a4]

I came across this article while trying to learn more about Honda SM 0w-20. Perhaps written a few years ago by an industry consultant? Seems to be a reaction to Honda, Toyota and GM gobbling up fast lube market share with both the 0w-20 recommendation and extended drain intervals.

http://www.noln.net/inside_features/honda_toy_dexos-X_0711.htm?height=750&width=650

 

[Brons2]

Interesting persepctive. Thanks for the link.

 

[Artem]

Interesting read, thanks for sharing.

 

[HerrStig]

62 bucks for 25 bucks worth of Mobil One, or whatever, and a three dollar filter? On the other hand, the stealer will use a loss leader oil change to try to sell you a grand worth of "repairs" and "flushes". DIY!!!!

 

[Artem]

Originally Posted By: HerrStig
62 bucks for 25 bucks worth of Mobil One, or whatever, and a three dollar filter? On the other hand, the stealer will use a loss leader oil change to try to sell you a grand worth of "repairs" and "flushes". DIY!!!!


So true and is exactly how they can afford to sell cheaper oil changes.

 

[XS650]

Representatives of the iffy-lube industry complaining about someone else's business practices gave me a good laugh.

 

[CATERHAM]

Originally Posted By: XS650
Representatives of the iffy-lube industry complaining about someone else's business practices gave me a good laugh.

+1
GM, Toyota, Honda, Subaru and Mazda are adopting the same practices that the European car manufacturers have followed for years.
Besides, with the Japanese OEMs, all they are specifying is the 0W-20 grade. So there is nothing stopping the iffy-lube shops from sourcing the 0W-20 grade in bulk cheaply from any number of sources.