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VirginiaDC said:   Regarding the ATF... Over the years I have put a half quart of ATF in my oil and ran it to operating temp before doing an oil change. My theory was that since ATF is high detergent it could help dissolve any sludge buildup and flush it out the oilpan. Can't say it ever helped or hurt.
very bad myth!!

ATF has the same or less detergents in it then motor oil does. The only thing your doing is thinning out the motor oil and nothing more.

ATF is thin hydraulic fluid, not much more. A tranny and a motor are two totally different machines!!!

busterbrown32952 said:   SomeThing4Nothing said:   So does this rebate work on the 5qt jug or do you have to buy 5 individual quarts?

depends on whats avail, dont know if jugs are eligible.

Rebate form requires 5 quarts and my WalMart receipt shows 5QT as purchased for the jug. I have no worries as to whether or not I have met their requirements and neither should any of you with a WM receipt.

I think have way to much oil. I did 6 rebates on the Warranty Program (Pennzoil & Quaker State on 3 cars). Then I found 15 gallons of PYB & QSGB at K-Mart for $5 & $4 respectively. Then G-Oil & this Quaker State this week.

100 Quarts in 6 months

Already have 5 quarts of synthetic for my next oil change but for this price I'll stock up for the time after that.

Picked up a 5 qt. container at WalMart in PA for $20.57 + $1.24 tax = $21.81. The receipt description is as vague as possible ("5W20 5QT") but the UPC is there so I don't imagine having problems obtaining the rebate. If I do I'll have an opportunity to assess the value of Quaker State's customer service department; just in case that fails I'm keeping a copy of the receipt to return the oil to WM.

Thanks OP, and hello FatWallet!

quickfingerz said:   I think have way to much oil. I did 6 rebates on the Warranty Program (Pennzoil & Quaker State on 3 cars). Then I found 15 gallons of PYB & QSGB at K-Mart for $5 & $4 respectively. Then G-Oil & this Quaker State this week.

100 Quarts in 6 months

You can never have too much synthetic oil.

4 years ago i walked into an autozone store and they were clearing out their stock of synthetics.
All synthices had to go and they were priced to move .... Im talking $2 per bottle.

I spent over $300 that day and literally filled my trunk with oils.
Today i am down to my last 4 quarts from that robbery.

My fleet of 2 cars and a SUV have never known the taste of conventional or synth blend.
Im looking for another big score but thats unlikely.
Deals like these seem to be the best way to stackup on oil.
And while its slower in the long run its much chaeper (FAR).

Just buy them and stack them in your garage. You wont be sorry.

qqzj said:   Autozone near me has it for $7.29/quart. This is insane when compared to WalMart.

Yes and No.

WalMart has the 5qt Jug for right around $21 but my local WalMart also sells the individual quarts for $6.72 each (which is about $0.50 higher than my local Advance Auto), so not that much of a differance when comparing apples to apples

ManuFact said:   Already have 5 quarts of synthetic for my next oil change but for this price I'll stock up for the time after that.

Picked up a 5 qt. container at WalMart in PA for $20.57 + $1.24 tax = $21.81. The receipt description is as vague as possible ("5W20 5QT") but the UPC is there so I don't imagine having problems obtaining the rebate. If I do I'll have an opportunity to assess the value of Quaker State's customer service department; just in case that fails I'm keeping a copy of the receipt to return the oil to WM.

Thanks OP, and hello FatWallet!
fyi cant return something using a copy of a receipt. for obvious reasons.

My Prius takes 0W-20 and that is near impossible to find at the stores.

WalterGuy said:   beltme said:   My Prius takes 0W-20 and that is near impossible to find at the stores.

That's odd-I have an 08 Prius and it's manual calls for 5w-30 which we have used in it since the start (including some oil changes at the dealer).

Gen III (2010 and beyond) take 0W-20 and 10k between changes.

Local WalMart OOS for 5W30, burned the gas for nothing.

khail19 said:   I buy whatever brand is on sale or close to free after rebate. There is no problem with switching brands IMHO.

depends on the year your car manufactured and the manufactures

check the manual firstly... just in case....

For almost-free, I had to go ahead and buy one of these. I've got oil stocked up from Black Friday sales and others now to cover at least 3-4 oil changes on each of my cars. Sad thing is I might not even keep one of them long enough to use up the oil I have stocked up for it.

hqh51 said:   So, anybody buying multiple 5 Qt jugs at WalMart (each jug per receipt) and stocking up on these oils? Like someone previously stated, the rebate doesn't disqualify multiple submissions if buying the 5 Qts. I have yet to swing by WalMart. But if I do, I think I may just start stocking up on these. Might have to buy some stamps in bulk... LOL. I've been waiting for Mobil 1 Extended Performance (full synthetic oil) sale but this might do.

I am considering buying three, and enclosing a photocopy of the vehicle registration for each of our three vehicles to be safe.

No phone number or website on the rebate form to check status.

- Chris

beltme said:   My Prius takes 0W-20 and that is near impossible to find at the stores.

Big Lots has 0w-20.

all168 said:   I think this is big YMMV, most of the big lot near me don't carry QS, but I've seen it before from somewhere.

Yea, my local big lots only has Peak brand motor oil in stock right now

My Big Lots in Macon Ga had about 25 quarts of 0w-20 on the self. I had to dig and sort through to find 10 Quarts of anything other then 0w-20.

I have 2 cars
how to submit in one envelope for 2 rebates with 2 receipts?
I don't see that car registration is required by any terms.
how to know for sure?

keaton85 said:   beltme said:   My Prius takes 0W-20 and that is near impossible to find at the stores.
Yeah but you can use any 30 weight as well. 5w-30, 10w-30 and so forth..

Yikes, 10w30 in an engine that specifies 0W20? You are asking for big trouble, especially in a cold winter. And any warranty claims could legitimately be voided. Stick with what the engineers who designed the engined call for.

For those in WA state

There were about 10 5 Qt. jugs at the Renton, WA WalMart this afternoon (about $20.50 each). I bought 3 and that left 5 5W/30 and 2 10W/30.

They also had the high mileage oil jugs for about $14.75 (you can get a $15 rebate for that from Quaker State as well).

I know this has be beaten around a bit but Quaker State® Advanced Durability (Dino Oil) as with the other oils listed on the rebate.

Rebate links
The rebate found here states:

NOTE: Limit one request per vehicle. This request form and proof-of-purchase submissions may not be mechanically reproduced. All request forms must be accompanied by a copy of a printed installer identified and dated service invoice or a copy of a printed retailer identified and dated cash register receipt indicating the required Quaker State® purchase. Use of fictitious names, multiple addresses and P.O. Boxes to fraudulently obtain additional rebates is a violation of Federal law, and may result in prosecution and a term of imprisonment, fine or both. Trading or selling of cash register receipts is strictly prohibited. This offer may not be published in any publication without written permission from SOPUS Products. SOPUS Products may cancel, rescind or extend this offer at any time. No redemption will be honored for any club, group/organization, or from employees of automotive service businesses or entities. Not responsible for lost, late, damaged or postage due mail or requests. Incomplete or illegible requests will not be honored and will become the property of SOPUS Products. Valid only for vehicles that reside in the 50 US states and District of Columbia. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for your rebate. Specialty and Value Packs not included. Void where prohibited by law. CUSTOMER MAY NOT BUNDLE OR GROUP ANY SUBMISSIONS. Only ONE submission per stamped envelope. Offer not valid for residents of RI.
Rebate expires March 31, 2012.

The terms, "Limit one request per vehicle." is not anywhere on the rebate form. Does that mean we have to submit the request online and get 'unique serialized rebate form'

Also, Anybody know that the limit is? (How many rebates per address?).

As many of us are DIYer.