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Jooksing,did this jug of M1 have the foil seal intact upon opening?
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I still have the container in the garage. I will look friday (going on work trip) if it has a partial seal. Sometimes I poke a upper and lower hole to control the pour. Right now all I can remember is that there was nothing different than my other changes. It was a Walmart pick up order so the containers were waiting for me the front.
With that type of seal, I usually take an X-acto knife and use it as a saw to saw around the inside perimeter of the seal. The reason being is because they're glued on so well that they don't peel off.
The Chevron Supreme bottle I bought last week had the type of seal shown on the top middle bottle. You lift up that flap and use it as a handle to pull the seal from the bottle. I don't have to use my X-acto knife on that type of seal. You will also find that type of seal on honey bottles.
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
This is a bizarre situation and so having a full and accurate account of every detail is extremely important. There's a lot hinging on the product in the jug matching or not matching what is on the jug and that in turn will determine culpability and potential recourse.
If I was Mobil, I'd be asking for a sample of this goop to see what it really is.
This is a bizarre situation and so having a full and accurate account of every detail is extremely important. There's a lot hinging on the product in the jug matching or not matching what is on the jug and that in turn will determine culpability and potential recourse.
If I was Mobil, I'd be asking for a sample of this goop to see what it really is.
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
If I was Mobil, I'd be asking for a sample of this goop to see what it really is.
+ I would be asking for all that empty bottles (for sampling)
If I was Mobil, I'd be asking for a sample of this goop to see what it really is.
+ I would be asking for all that empty bottles (for sampling)
Whats more probable, contamination/tampering in the engine VS contamination/tampering in the can ?
Are you absolutely sure the jug had a foil seal on it? Somehow I find it hard to believe that a lowlife who would swap motor oil with something else would actually go through the effort of re-sealing the container. Even if they re-glued it on there it’s usually very difficult to peal the seal at edge without breaking it...not to mention ripples and what-not which would clearly show it’s been tampered.
Im in agreement with the consensus here...I don’t think that is automotive engine oil...
Im in agreement with the consensus here...I don’t think that is automotive engine oil...
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Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
This is a bizarre situation and so having a full and accurate account of every detail is extremely important. There's a lot hinging on the product in the jug matching or not matching what is on the jug and that in turn will determine culpability and potential recourse.
If I was Mobil, I'd be asking for a sample of this goop to see what it really is.
Me too, several things aren't adding up here. I seriously doubt the goop that came out of that engine was motor oil.
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
This is a bizarre situation and so having a full and accurate account of every detail is extremely important. There's a lot hinging on the product in the jug matching or not matching what is on the jug and that in turn will determine culpability and potential recourse.
If I was Mobil, I'd be asking for a sample of this goop to see what it really is.
Me too, several things aren't adding up here. I seriously doubt the goop that came out of that engine was motor oil.
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Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
So if you opened a "sealed" bottle of Pennzoil 0w-20, you could tell the difference between it (keep in mind, you aren't looking for anything unusual, you've done this a million times) and say some straight ND 20 weight? What about a lightweight hydraulic oil similar in viscosity and colour?
The foil seal is the difference with the Mobil product, so I'm curious to see if he recalls removing it on this particular oil change, a question which, despite your posit to the contrary, has not been directly answered.
Please don't mistake my pedanticism here for rudeness. This is a bizarre situation and so having a full and accurate account of every detail is extremely important. There's a lot hinging on the product in the jug matching or not matching what is on the jug and that in turn will determine culpability and potential recourse.
Haha man as ocd as I am about my cars,I'd notice anything weird right away. Before I pour oil into my cars,I always set the lug on a level plane to see if it measures up,observe the color and smell once I crack the seal,and if all is aok,I pour away
Reading about too much monkey business happening here with tainted products I think has made me this way 
So if you opened a "sealed" bottle of Pennzoil 0w-20, you could tell the difference between it (keep in mind, you aren't looking for anything unusual, you've done this a million times) and say some straight ND 20 weight? What about a lightweight hydraulic oil similar in viscosity and colour?
The foil seal is the difference with the Mobil product, so I'm curious to see if he recalls removing it on this particular oil change, a question which, despite your posit to the contrary, has not been directly answered.
Please don't mistake my pedanticism here for rudeness. This is a bizarre situation and so having a full and accurate account of every detail is extremely important. There's a lot hinging on the product in the jug matching or not matching what is on the jug and that in turn will determine culpability and potential recourse.
Haha man as ocd as I am about my cars,I'd notice anything weird right away. Before I pour oil into my cars,I always set the lug on a level plane to see if it measures up,observe the color and smell once I crack the seal,and if all is aok,I pour away
Originally Posted By: NGRhodes
Whats more probable, contamination/tampering in the engine VS contamination/tampering in the can ?
The most probable scenario in this situation is that none of it is as described. Whether that's the case is up for grabs but that's the most probable.
Whats more probable, contamination/tampering in the engine VS contamination/tampering in the can ?
The most probable scenario in this situation is that none of it is as described. Whether that's the case is up for grabs but that's the most probable.
Originally Posted By: Jooksing
I called M1 already (they said take it to a shop, tear the engine apart, and send them the report.) They sent me a form to fill out
Lmao, and who is paying for this tear down? You?
I called M1 already (they said take it to a shop, tear the engine apart, and send them the report.) They sent me a form to fill out
Lmao, and who is paying for this tear down? You?
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Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
So if you opened a "sealed" bottle of Pennzoil 0w-20, you could tell the difference between it (keep in mind, you aren't looking for anything unusual, you've done this a million times) and say some straight ND 20 weight? What about a lightweight hydraulic oil similar in viscosity and colour?
The foil seal is the difference with the Mobil product, so I'm curious to see if he recalls removing it on this particular oil change, a question which, despite your posit to the contrary, has not been directly answered.
Please don't mistake my pedanticism here for rudeness. This is a bizarre situation and so having a full and accurate account of every detail is extremely important. There's a lot hinging on the product in the jug matching or not matching what is on the jug and that in turn will determine culpability and potential recourse.
Haha man as ocd as I am about my cars,I'd notice anything weird right away. Before I pour oil into my cars,I always set the lug on a level plane to see if it measures up,observe the color and smell once I crack the seal,and if all is aok,I pour away
Reading about too much monkey business happening here with tainted products I think has made me this way
Yeah, you go way harder at it than I do, LOL! I'd notice if the visc was WAY off or if the colour was wrong, but that's about it. I'm not smelling anything for sure. That's generally why I prefer jugs with the foil seal as it's that extra layer of protection.
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
So if you opened a "sealed" bottle of Pennzoil 0w-20, you could tell the difference between it (keep in mind, you aren't looking for anything unusual, you've done this a million times) and say some straight ND 20 weight? What about a lightweight hydraulic oil similar in viscosity and colour?
The foil seal is the difference with the Mobil product, so I'm curious to see if he recalls removing it on this particular oil change, a question which, despite your posit to the contrary, has not been directly answered.
Please don't mistake my pedanticism here for rudeness. This is a bizarre situation and so having a full and accurate account of every detail is extremely important. There's a lot hinging on the product in the jug matching or not matching what is on the jug and that in turn will determine culpability and potential recourse.
Haha man as ocd as I am about my cars,I'd notice anything weird right away. Before I pour oil into my cars,I always set the lug on a level plane to see if it measures up,observe the color and smell once I crack the seal,and if all is aok,I pour away
Yeah, you go way harder at it than I do, LOL! I'd notice if the visc was WAY off or if the colour was wrong, but that's about it. I'm not smelling anything for sure. That's generally why I prefer jugs with the foil seal as it's that extra layer of protection.
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Originally Posted By: kschachn
Originally Posted By: NGRhodes
Whats more probable, contamination/tampering in the engine VS contamination/tampering in the can ?
The most probable scenario in this situation is that none of it is as described. Whether that's the case is up for grabs but that's the most probable.
Originally Posted By: NGRhodes
Whats more probable, contamination/tampering in the engine VS contamination/tampering in the can ?
The most probable scenario in this situation is that none of it is as described. Whether that's the case is up for grabs but that's the most probable.
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Or, someone added a Third Party Additive to the motor oil such as an OCP (with a cheap tackifier such as STP Blue).
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Originally Posted By: bluesubie
The user name of the year goes to Jooksing!!
I can't believe I didn't notice that...
I saw it but didn't want to be labeled as insensitive... again.
New user, posting a never-before seen astounding issue with Mobil 1 oil... Name "Jooksing...
Yes I'm naturally skeptical.
Originally Posted By: bluesubie
The user name of the year goes to Jooksing!!
I can't believe I didn't notice that...
I saw it but didn't want to be labeled as insensitive... again.
New user, posting a never-before seen astounding issue with Mobil 1 oil... Name "Jooksing...
Yes I'm naturally skeptical.
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