Cheaper Quality Oil?

Lil' Nasty · 12-03-2015, 01:18 PM

I believe I have seen this topic on here before but I cannot seem to find the thread. Is Pennzoil platinum at Wal mart (which is around 25$) lower quality oil than the auto parts stores? I know for the same oil, its around 35$.

I get the ultra platinum from amazon for my camaro, however, for my '01 Acura I get the Pennzoil at wal mart. Maybe its just overpriced since it is at a auto parts store versus wal mart.

polizzio · 12-03-2015, 01:40 PM

If the packaging and API specs are the same, I'd say its the same oil just getting raped at the auto parts stores.

Mobil 1 full synthetic 5 quart jug at walmart is usually around $26 plus tax. At least down here in Louisiana it is.
Walmart has its own brand of full synthetic. I purchased that last time I did my oil change. It was like less than $18 for a 5 quart container. I'd like to know who is refining and packaging it for walmart. It is surely some major oil manufacturer with the walmart branding.....Super Tech.

http://www.walmart.com/search/?query...head=mobil%201

http://www.walmart.com/search/?query...er%20tech%20sy

a quick google search indicates walmart super tech full syn is produced/refined by Warren Oil Company.

http://www.warrenoil.com/

Donald · 12-04-2015, 01:56 AM

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12-03-2015, 01:18 PM	#1
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	Cheaper Quality Oil? I believe I have seen this topic on here before but I cannot seem to find the thread. Is Pennzoil platinum at Wal mart (which is around 25$) lower quality oil than the auto parts stores? I know for the same oil, its around 35$. I get the ultra platinum from amazon for my camaro, however, for my '01 Acura I get the Pennzoil at wal mart. Maybe its just overpriced since it is at a auto parts store versus wal mart. __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

12-03-2015, 01:40 PM	#2
polizzio Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Camaro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 375	If the packaging and API specs are the same, I'd say its the same oil just getting raped at the auto parts stores. Mobil 1 full synthetic 5 quart jug at walmart is usually around $26 plus tax. At least down here in Louisiana it is. Walmart has its own brand of full synthetic. I purchased that last time I did my oil change. It was like less than $18 for a 5 quart container. I'd like to know who is refining and packaging it for walmart. It is surely some major oil manufacturer with the walmart branding.....Super Tech. http://www.walmart.com/search/?query...head=mobil%201 http://www.walmart.com/search/?query...er%20tech%20sy a quick google search indicates walmart super tech full syn is produced/refined by Warren Oil Company. http://www.warrenoil.com/ Last edited by polizzio; 12-03-2015 at 01:54 PM.

12-04-2015, 01:56 AM	#3
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