Five more test results. All meet their labeled claims, but beware of labeled claims.
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PQIA tests five more oils (2/18/15)
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I want PQIA to start testing motorcycle oils. I emailed them about this two yrs ago and never got the courtesy of a reply.
I guess its nice they random test these whacky off-brand oils that apparently can only be found on the shelves of ghetto convenience stores, but honestly, who buys that stuff to begin with?
I guess its nice they random test these whacky off-brand oils that apparently can only be found on the shelves of ghetto convenience stores, but honestly, who buys that stuff to begin with?
I'd like to see Pennzoil Syn Blend done!
Originally Posted By: Tmiller3063
I'd like to see Pennzoil Syn Blend done!
I've asked, and it doesn't do any good. Guess it isn't widely available in that part of the country.
They test 5 oils that I've never seen in my life. But a Pennzoil product is passed up.
Of course, it appears that Pennzoil is going back to the "Gold" name for that product.
I'd like to see Pennzoil Syn Blend done!
I've asked, and it doesn't do any good. Guess it isn't widely available in that part of the country.
They test 5 oils that I've never seen in my life. But a Pennzoil product is passed up.
Of course, it appears that Pennzoil is going back to the "Gold" name for that product.
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
This is the first series of recent tests which I don't reconize any of the oils. Lol.
Same here. I guess there are a lot more oil brands out there then I thought!
This is the first series of recent tests which I don't reconize any of the oils. Lol.
Same here. I guess there are a lot more oil brands out there then I thought!
I can't wait for the next batch of "useful information".
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
I guess its nice they random test these whacky off-brand oils that apparently can only be found on the shelves of ghetto convenience stores, but honestly, who buys that stuff to begin with?
Hi LoneRanger,
You would be amazed at the volume of poor quality motor oils that is moved on unsuspecting consumers, both on retail shelves and in bulk. While BITOGERs are not likely to be taken in, the majority of consumers wouldn't know an SA from an SN and are frequently taken advantage of. Unscrupulous marketers think nothing of lying on labels and PQIA is doing its best to both educate consumers and cooperate with governmental agencies to shut down the bad brands.
Re the motorcycle oils, please see my post in your other thread on this subject.
Tom NJ
I guess its nice they random test these whacky off-brand oils that apparently can only be found on the shelves of ghetto convenience stores, but honestly, who buys that stuff to begin with?
Hi LoneRanger,
You would be amazed at the volume of poor quality motor oils that is moved on unsuspecting consumers, both on retail shelves and in bulk. While BITOGERs are not likely to be taken in, the majority of consumers wouldn't know an SA from an SN and are frequently taken advantage of. Unscrupulous marketers think nothing of lying on labels and PQIA is doing its best to both educate consumers and cooperate with governmental agencies to shut down the bad brands.
Re the motorcycle oils, please see my post in your other thread on this subject.
Tom NJ
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Originally Posted By: Tmiller3063
I'd like to see Pennzoil Syn Blend done!
I've asked, and it doesn't do any good. Guess it isn't widely available in that part of the country.
They test 5 oils that I've never seen in my life. But a Pennzoil product is passed up.
Of course, it appears that Pennzoil is going back to the "Gold" name for that product.
Please understand that PQIA samples oil brands on a random basis in order to avoid any appearances of bias. Therefore they cannot accept requests to test specific brands.
Tom NJ
Originally Posted By: Tmiller3063
I'd like to see Pennzoil Syn Blend done!
I've asked, and it doesn't do any good. Guess it isn't widely available in that part of the country.
They test 5 oils that I've never seen in my life. But a Pennzoil product is passed up.
Of course, it appears that Pennzoil is going back to the "Gold" name for that product.
Please understand that PQIA samples oil brands on a random basis in order to avoid any appearances of bias. Therefore they cannot accept requests to test specific brands.
Tom NJ
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Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
I want PQIA to start testing motorcycle oils. I emailed them about this two yrs ago and never got the courtesy of a reply.
I guess its nice they random test these whacky off-brand oils that apparently can only be found on the shelves of ghetto convenience stores, but honestly, who buys that stuff to begin with?
Yeah it would be nice if they tested oils people actually commonly use.
I want PQIA to start testing motorcycle oils. I emailed them about this two yrs ago and never got the courtesy of a reply.
I guess its nice they random test these whacky off-brand oils that apparently can only be found on the shelves of ghetto convenience stores, but honestly, who buys that stuff to begin with?
Yeah it would be nice if they tested oils people actually commonly use.
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Originally Posted By: Tom NJ
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
I guess its nice they random test these whacky off-brand oils that apparently can only be found on the shelves of ghetto convenience stores, but honestly, who buys that stuff to begin with?
Hi LoneRanger,
You would be amazed at the volume of poor quality motor oils that is moved on unsuspecting consumers, both on retail shelves and in bulk. While BITOGERs are not likely to be taken in, the majority of consumers wouldn't know an SA from an SN and are frequently taken advantage of. Unscrupulous marketers think nothing of lying on labels and PQIA is doing its best to both educate consumers and cooperate with governmental agencies to shut down the bad brands.
Re the motorcycle oils, please see my post in your other thread on this subject.
Tom NJ
Yeah but those unsuspecting buyers who don't know a thing about motor oil aren't going to do research on their dollar store oils and be able to understand how to read those sheets
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
I guess its nice they random test these whacky off-brand oils that apparently can only be found on the shelves of ghetto convenience stores, but honestly, who buys that stuff to begin with?
Hi LoneRanger,
You would be amazed at the volume of poor quality motor oils that is moved on unsuspecting consumers, both on retail shelves and in bulk. While BITOGERs are not likely to be taken in, the majority of consumers wouldn't know an SA from an SN and are frequently taken advantage of. Unscrupulous marketers think nothing of lying on labels and PQIA is doing its best to both educate consumers and cooperate with governmental agencies to shut down the bad brands.
Re the motorcycle oils, please see my post in your other thread on this subject.
Tom NJ
Yeah but those unsuspecting buyers who don't know a thing about motor oil aren't going to do research on their dollar store oils and be able to understand how to read those sheets
"Yeah but those unsuspecting buyers who don't know a thing about motor oil aren't going to do research on their dollar store oils and be able to understand how to read those sheets"
That is likely true..however PQIA is making inroads with local/state agencies to get these lousy oils off the shelves which is a good thing.
I thank PQIA for everything they have done including the testing of MANY name brand oils.
That is likely true..however PQIA is making inroads with local/state agencies to get these lousy oils off the shelves which is a good thing.
I thank PQIA for everything they have done including the testing of MANY name brand oils.
Tom-congrats on the NY Emmy award, you guys deserve it!
The message is clear. Stick with name brand oil. There's no such thing as a "bargain". Spec's make a difference. Urban legends must remain urban legends. Vehicle maintenance remains cost effective as does owner/driver involvement in the process.
Originally Posted By: bullwinkle
Tom-congrats on the NY Emmy award, you guys deserve it!
Thanks Bullwinkle, but the credit goes to Tom Glenn, PQIA's President, and Walt Kane, Investigative Reporter. Hope they win the award.
Tom NJ
Tom-congrats on the NY Emmy award, you guys deserve it!
Thanks Bullwinkle, but the credit goes to Tom Glenn, PQIA's President, and Walt Kane, Investigative Reporter. Hope they win the award.
Tom NJ
I like how the Eni bottle looks just like Smittys and the Agip bottle looks like Olympic Oil (who made the old Sears/Kmart Spectrum Plus before they switched to Smittys).
Agip by Olympic
Smitty's Eni
Agip by Olympic
Smitty's Eni
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Random to avoid bias is just fine with me.
How about testing unopened quarts, with receipts, donated by bitog members from all over the country?
How about testing unopened quarts, with receipts, donated by bitog members from all over the country?
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