Just got a Gulf gas station nearby, but I haven't seen one of those since the mid 80's when all the Gulf stations changed to Chevron stations. Anyway, did some googling and see that Gulf is back and they're offering motor oil again. Gulftec and Gulfpride. Anyone have any information on these oils..if they're any good and is anyone gonna buy it? Gulf was great oil back then, but how do you resurrect a brand like that after 30 years of being gone?
Gulf motor oil?? Really?
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We have had a few Gulf branded stations around here in Katy for at least 4-5 years.
No idea who actually makes their oil.
No idea who actually makes their oil.
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Originally Posted By: blupupher
We have had a few Gulf branded stations around here in Katy for at least 4-5 years.
No idea who actually makes their oil.
Nu Tier owns the Gulf brand. I saw a few Gulf stations in Pennsylvania while traveling and searched to see if they were making a comeback. They seem to be doing pretty well, but as far as I could tell they do not sell oil in Texas at this point in time.
We have had a few Gulf branded stations around here in Katy for at least 4-5 years.
No idea who actually makes their oil.
Nu Tier owns the Gulf brand. I saw a few Gulf stations in Pennsylvania while traveling and searched to see if they were making a comeback. They seem to be doing pretty well, but as far as I could tell they do not sell oil in Texas at this point in time.
Definitely post a picture of the oil bottle if you see one!
Originally Posted By: SF0059
Definitely post a picture of the oil bottle if you see one!
Here you go: http://www.gulfoilindia.com/product-wise/passenger-car-motor-oils/
Definitely post a picture of the oil bottle if you see one!
Here you go: http://www.gulfoilindia.com/product-wise/passenger-car-motor-oils/
Originally Posted By: 2015_PSD
... but as far as I could tell they do not sell oil in Texas at this point in time.
Never been into the station stores, so no idea what is inside them. The 2 nearest me have higher priced fuel and are a little out of my way to ge to, so no need to go there.
... but as far as I could tell they do not sell oil in Texas at this point in time.
Never been into the station stores, so no idea what is inside them. The 2 nearest me have higher priced fuel and are a little out of my way to ge to, so no need to go there.
Gulf products sold in Europe listed for example on Opieoils site:
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1802-gulf-engine-oil.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1802-gulf-engine-oil.aspx
Originally Posted By: SilverSnake
Originally Posted By: SF0059
Definitely post a picture of the oil bottle if you see one!
Here you go: http://www.gulfoilindia.com/product-wise/passenger-car-motor-oils/
Is that what we have here? That appears to be for Gulf India.
Originally Posted By: SF0059
Definitely post a picture of the oil bottle if you see one!
Here you go: http://www.gulfoilindia.com/product-wise/passenger-car-motor-oils/
Is that what we have here? That appears to be for Gulf India.
Originally Posted By: SF0059
Originally Posted By: SilverSnake
Originally Posted By: SF0059
Definitely post a picture of the oil bottle if you see one!
Here you go: http://www.gulfoilindia.com/product-wise/passenger-car-motor-oils/
Is that what we have here? That appears to be for Gulf India.
This is what is sold in the USA. Not to be confused with Gulf gas stations as they are a separate company from the lubricants. Lubricants are Nutier brands.
http://www.pqiamerica.com/gulf2011.htm
http://www.nu-tierbrands.com/
https://www.gulfoil.com
Originally Posted By: SilverSnake
Originally Posted By: SF0059
Definitely post a picture of the oil bottle if you see one!
Here you go: http://www.gulfoilindia.com/product-wise/passenger-car-motor-oils/
Is that what we have here? That appears to be for Gulf India.
This is what is sold in the USA. Not to be confused with Gulf gas stations as they are a separate company from the lubricants. Lubricants are Nutier brands.
http://www.pqiamerica.com/gulf2011.htm
http://www.nu-tierbrands.com/
https://www.gulfoil.com
If it's API SN, then it's a great oil.
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
Someone is buying the rights to use the Gulf brand. For the Canadians here, this might be helpful.
https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/marketing/gulf-brand-gas-stations-returning-to-canada-after-30-years/article24927545/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&service=mobile
Edit: here is some info for the USA consumers.
http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/ne...to-greater.html
https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/marketing/gulf-brand-gas-stations-returning-to-canada-after-30-years/article24927545/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&service=mobile
Edit: here is some info for the USA consumers.
http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/ne...to-greater.html
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Gulf synthetic is the oil used by my Subaru dealership in Albany, NY.
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This seems more like a case where any relationship to the original company is out of sentiment rather than any kind of reasonably unbroken chain of production/development.
I would venture that they don't actually develop anything, but get a standard additive package mixed with approved base oils, and call it a day. Or they just buy from a supplier and slap their name on it. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but there are hundreds of different motor oils on the market made that way.
I would venture that they don't actually develop anything, but get a standard additive package mixed with approved base oils, and call it a day. Or they just buy from a supplier and slap their name on it. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but there are hundreds of different motor oils on the market made that way.
Originally Posted By: y_p_w
This seems more like a case where any relationship to the original company is out of sentiment rather than any kind of reasonably unbroken chain of production/development.
I would venture that they don't actually develop anything, but get a standard additive package mixed with approved base oils, and call it a day. Or they just buy from a supplier and slap their name on it. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but there are hundreds of different motor oils on the market made that way.
It also creates jobs for independent/consultant "Tribologists"
This seems more like a case where any relationship to the original company is out of sentiment rather than any kind of reasonably unbroken chain of production/development.
I would venture that they don't actually develop anything, but get a standard additive package mixed with approved base oils, and call it a day. Or they just buy from a supplier and slap their name on it. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but there are hundreds of different motor oils on the market made that way.
It also creates jobs for independent/consultant "Tribologists"
you can buy on Amazon. $5 a quart for full synthetic. Not too bad. The Gulfpride is semi-synthetic and it's $3.34/quart.
I can get some very cheap Gulf dino oils here in Spain, they also sell a classic car 20W-50 here.
Originally Posted By: Big_3_Only
you can buy on Amazon. $5 a quart for full synthetic. Not too bad. The Gulfpride is semi-synthetic and it's $3.34/quart.
looks like a WPP bottle
you can buy on Amazon. $5 a quart for full synthetic. Not too bad. The Gulfpride is semi-synthetic and it's $3.34/quart.
looks like a WPP bottle
Originally Posted By: smithph
Originally Posted By: y_p_w
This seems more like a case where any relationship to the original company is out of sentiment rather than any kind of reasonably unbroken chain of production/development.
I would venture that they don't actually develop anything, but get a standard additive package mixed with approved base oils, and call it a day. Or they just buy from a supplier and slap their name on it. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but there are hundreds of different motor oils on the market made that way.
It also creates jobs for independent/consultant "Tribologists"
Maybe. But not if a company just buys from another company, or buys an additive Chevron Oronite and blends it with a standard base oil from ExxonMobil.
Originally Posted By: y_p_w
This seems more like a case where any relationship to the original company is out of sentiment rather than any kind of reasonably unbroken chain of production/development.
I would venture that they don't actually develop anything, but get a standard additive package mixed with approved base oils, and call it a day. Or they just buy from a supplier and slap their name on it. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but there are hundreds of different motor oils on the market made that way.
It also creates jobs for independent/consultant "Tribologists"
Maybe. But not if a company just buys from another company, or buys an additive Chevron Oronite and blends it with a standard base oil from ExxonMobil.
That article saying Gulf is coming back to Canada was a couple of years ago.
No updates to the site since, and no Gulf stations in Canada, as far as I know.
Back in the day, from what I understand, Gulf was a big player in Canada, and well-respected. I find it hard to believe they would have problems resurrecting the brand here.
The Gulf oil sampled by PQIA was made and bottled by America's Refining Group at the time, I think.
No updates to the site since, and no Gulf stations in Canada, as far as I know.
Back in the day, from what I understand, Gulf was a big player in Canada, and well-respected. I find it hard to believe they would have problems resurrecting the brand here.
The Gulf oil sampled by PQIA was made and bottled by America's Refining Group at the time, I think.
A single Gulf station popped up about 20 minutes from home 6 months ago. Being a BITOG nerd I was immediately intrigued and excited. It is still the only one, but I buy gas there whenever I am close to it.
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