Are you brand Loyal?
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99% of the time.
Used to be, back in the seventies.
Now I buy on a price basis, stocking up on quality synthetics when available at a good price.
Now I buy on a price basis, stocking up on quality synthetics when available at a good price.
A little. See below. But I might try something else.
I have gone between different brands based on price and what I feel like trying at that time. My next experiment is with Lubro Moly but I have been on a Mobil 1 kick lately. I will bounce around with different brands until I find an oil that I like.
There are a handfull of brands that make a good product . Those are what I purchace when on sale.
I often end up using Motorcraft for personal cars because it minimizes wallet use.
pretty much Redline or Pennzoil
In stints it seems.
I am open-minded, but I do tend to like certain brands.
Not loyal as to be blind, but I do value a companies support model.
Of course, nice cans/jugs always help
I am open-minded, but I do tend to like certain brands.
Not loyal as to be blind, but I do value a companies support model.
Of course, nice cans/jugs always help
Yes. But i have used Amsoil, Mobil 1, & pennzoil Platinum in this order since back in the 1970's, I'm presently still on the Pennzoil Platinum. I am seriously considering going to Pennzoil Ultra. I'm not sure it's worth the money due to the way I drive.
It seems that the regular Pennzoil yellow bottle is a very good oil. I might consider this too due the cost.
It seems that the regular Pennzoil yellow bottle is a very good oil. I might consider this too due the cost.
If I find a product I like from a certain brand I will tend to stick with that product until I find something else that is better performance/value. I will pay a bit more for a brand I have found to work well, but I will also change if I find the brand doesn't perform like it used to. I personally don't see an advantage in chasing the lowest priced oil or filter if it means switching brands from what I know works well.
I'm not brand-centric, but I buy the same five or six types/brands over and over.
I'm loyal to Valvoline and all of their products.
This started for me back in 1987 when I started driving. I am a fan of Mark Martin, who used to drive the #6 Valvoline Ford. The sponsorship worked for me.. although he runs pennzoil on his #5 car, I'm still stuck on Valvoline.
For my own vehicles, I'm at 75% valvoline products. 10% redline and the rest everything else. (namely MMO and Seafoam).
For relatives and friends, it's kindof a tossup. Usually Mobil 1 for some, mobil clean 5000/7500, Castrol for my neighbor, my other neighbor who has a 94 civic that needs to be retired, I use my recycled oil droplets (I have the bottle funnel that takes the oil drops left and drips it into another bottle). So that's a hodge podge, if I don't have any, I buy the cheap autozone valucraft oil. But I usually have enough of something lying around for her car.
I don't skimp on filters though.. Wix all the way.
This started for me back in 1987 when I started driving. I am a fan of Mark Martin, who used to drive the #6 Valvoline Ford. The sponsorship worked for me.. although he runs pennzoil on his #5 car, I'm still stuck on Valvoline.
For my own vehicles, I'm at 75% valvoline products. 10% redline and the rest everything else. (namely MMO and Seafoam).
For relatives and friends, it's kindof a tossup. Usually Mobil 1 for some, mobil clean 5000/7500, Castrol for my neighbor, my other neighbor who has a 94 civic that needs to be retired, I use my recycled oil droplets (I have the bottle funnel that takes the oil drops left and drips it into another bottle). So that's a hodge podge, if I don't have any, I buy the cheap autozone valucraft oil. But I usually have enough of something lying around for her car.
I don't skimp on filters though.. Wix all the way.
I tend to pick the 4-5 best products for my application (my personal "approved" list), then wait for sales and buy the least expensive product on the list.
Usually ends up being a PP or GC thanks to specials at various auto parts stores... Amsoil, Edge, PU, and RP are all priced out of my range.
Usually ends up being a PP or GC thanks to specials at various auto parts stores... Amsoil, Edge, PU, and RP are all priced out of my range.
no, i'll use any oil that shows excellent UOA and has a nice feel in my engine...
for me, that oil is valvoline synpower
for me, that oil is valvoline synpower
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