AmazonBasics motor oil

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Waltonloads08
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I did not know this was a thing

Whos running Amazon dino juice in their ride?
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PQIA says it meets API certifications and grade. They are accepted "testers". It's blended by Warren Distribution. They blend a lot of independent brands and are a quality blender, it's generally considered quality if they bottle it. It's probably very similar to the Super Tech they blend for Walmart, but Super Tech is cheaper.

http://pqiadata.org/AmazonBasics_0W20.html

http://pqiadata.org/AmazonBasics_5W20.html


http://www.warrendistribution.com/
Waltonloads08
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WP69 said:

PQIA says it meets API certifications and grade. They are accepted "testers". It's blended by Warren Distribution. They blend a lot of independent brands and are a quality blender, it's generally considered quality if they bottle it.

http://pqiadata.org/AmazonBasics_0W20.html

http://pqiadata.org/AmazonBasics_5W20.html


http://www.warrendistribution.com/

They wouldn't be legally allowed to sell it if it didn't meet spec, I just think its REALLY interesting that a Silicon Valley tech giant is selling branded motor oil.

Duncan Idaho
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Not so sure what is surprising about it. I guarantee you theyvhave data that shows them most people aren't brand loyal when it comes to oil, it has a good enough mark up, there are only a handful of skus that they need to stock, and it is ripe for a subscribe and save model.

That data is why it is so dangerous to have a hit product on Amazon. Get good enough and they will come out with an Amazon basics to undercut you.
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Duncan Idaho said:

Not so sure what is surprising about it. I guarantee you theyvhave data that shows them most people aren't brand loyal when it comes to oil, it has a good enough mark up, there are only a handful of skus that they need to stock, and it is ripe for a subscribe and save model.

That data is why it is so dangerous to have a hit product on Amazon. Get good enough and they will come out with an Amazon basics to undercut you.

Why surprising?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-says-will-cut-its-carbon-footprint-after-pressure-from-activists-and-employees/

Because things like this. and that's just from today.
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My wife recently replaced our daily use flatware. What do I find when I look for the makers etching, the Amazon Basics logo.
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It's probably fine for economy cars
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1agswitchin4lanes
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Nothing wrong with it. But you won't find it in my garage.
robertcope
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If it meets the specs your vehicle requires, I have no doubt it is fine. I'll stick to M1 and Red Line, but that's mostly because I'm old and inflexible at this point.
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WaltonBlanks08 said:



They wouldn't be legally allowed to sell it if it didn't meet spec, I just think its REALLY interesting that a Silicon Valley tech giant is selling branded motor oil.


Amazon is based in Seattle, not silicon valley. And they sell branded evvvvverything. Phone chargers, batteries, t shirts, tighty whities, u name it. Will be the only serious competitor Wally World has ever faced.
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Martin Q. Blank
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TxSquarebody said:


From that video, it looks like the Amazon oil is Mobil 1 rebranded. Looks and performs almost exactly that same.

Of course the Valvoline is conventional, not synthetic so that may be it.
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Martin Q. Blank said:

TxSquarebody said:

From that video, it looks like the Amazon oil is Mobil 1 rebranded. Looks and performs almost exactly that same.


It's not rebranded. I can't find a virgin oil analysis for the particular oils in the video, but other Mobil 1 and matching Amazon weights and classifications don't have the same additive package. There are several ways a formulator can meet the SAE specs.
TxAg20
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I ordered 6 quarts of the Amazon full syn 5W-20 yesterday. I'll let the auto board know if my van explodes.
ac04
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the amazonbasics 0W-40 is $24.99 for 5 quarts, and they sell mobil 1 for $26.68. i think i'll pay the extra $2.
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TxAg20 said:

I ordered 6 quarts of the Amazon full syn 5W-20 yesterday. I'll let the auto board know if my van explodes.


If this is a minivan...

How dare you put anything less than Royal purple in such a fine piece of machinery.
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TxAg20 said:

I ordered 6 quarts of the Amazon full syn 5W-20 yesterday. I'll let the auto board know if my van explodes.


Now we're talking!
Duncan Idaho
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ac04 said:

the amazonbasics 0W-40 is $24.99 for 5 quarts, and they sell mobil 1 for $26.68. i think i'll pay the extra $2.

Worst humblebrag ever
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I am sure it is every bit as quality as the yellow containers of "MOTOR OIL" you can buy at Allsup's.

But does Amazon sell fried burritos?
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