Valvoline NextGen 10W-30 Conventional Motor Oil (5 Plus Quarts Jug) for Free After Rebate

any comments on using recycled oil?

The rebate is for exactly $20, so if you purchase quarts (which count for $4 each) you must buy 5 of them and get a $20 rebate; i.e., you can't buy 3 or 4 and get a $12 or $16, you must have enough for exactly $20 in the amount of the rebate.

This is the same offer from the end of last year (AAP-10003), which was originally 1 per SKU and got changed to 1 per household. The date has been extended from March to June. Thanks OP!

Actually just do not change oil so frequently, I change mine every 16,000 miles

I change mine by season. Doesn't matter to me if it has 2000 or 8000 miles on it and I don't need to keep up with the mileage.
Right before winter I change it, in spring/summer I change it and sometimes in fall.
They tell you to change it every 3000, really? The manufacturer of my car says 7000. I guess the oil salesmen know more about the car than the manufacturer.
My car has 186,000 on it and it's 17 years old. Must be doing something right.

o1die said:   16000 miles for an oil change. I just change mine whenever I get some free oil. My car is over 12 years old with 88k on the engine. It's like new. My oil stays clear for almost 1000 miles before it begins to darken. And it burns about one quart every 6000 miles. I expect to get 150k out of the timing chain and bearings, but not sure about the water pump.

Water pumps are separate from the oiling system and has sealed bearings depends more on the condition of the antifreeze. My truck is 23 years old and has about 88000 on it I'm planning to change the belts hoses thermostat and water pump at the next radiator fluid change. Have tons of oil need a free filter deal. Like 5 off 5 at autozone.

Still wondering about the 19.99 5 qt. jug being disqualified for not meeting the 20.00 requirement in rebate terms and conditions...

Just uploaded two lousy (out of focus) phone camera screenshots to Quick Summary of the placards in front of the oil. Shows $19.99 price AND $20 rebate on same card for 5+ jug.
Can someone with a better camera grab a better shot (also let me know when there is a good FW deal on a new camera).

brusbrother said:   Posted new store placard.
Clear as day.
Called rebate center and they said it qualified, for what that's worth (I'm hoping $20).

Rebate house would be insane to try to balk on this one... I'm in CA, which (aside from all its problems) has a pretty aggressive Consumer Protection office. They'll be all over this if rebates get rejected for the $19.99 thing.

CA residents, start here with online complaint form if your rebate gets kicked back for this.

1chris1 said:   The rebate is for exactly $20, so if you purchase quarts (which count for $4 each) you must buy 5 of them and get a $20 rebate; i.e., you can't buy 3 or 4 and get a $12 or $16, you must have enough for exactly $20 in the amount of the rebate.

This is the same offer from the end of last year (AAP-10003), which was originally 1 per SKU and got changed to 1 per household. The date has been extended from March to June. Thanks OP!

I am going to assume if I already did this SAME offer back at the end of 2011 (as in 12/31/11!) then I can not do this again. Just getting all of my rebates for that batch was lots of work. And, after speaking with the supervisor and pointing out the new extended date (she said I need to wait until the end date before getting my $$!!) she said they extend based upon it being popular. I also pointed out how is one to know if they already did an offer if they extend with the same offer number? One would have to keep all rebates they've already done for quite sometime to know not to do it again. I think I will stay away from even attempting to do this "same offer number" again based on how poorly they handled it already.

labboypro said:   
Rebate terms are pretty clear-- limit 2 per household. If you've done the max, then any subsequent submissions for the same offer would rightly be rejected. If you did _1_ before, and are doing _1_ now, then that fits in the stated limit, and would (if you did everything else correctly) qualify.

As for keeping documents, consider getting some PDF software and a scanner. Scan in EVERYTHING related to a rebate you're submitting. Hang onto it FOREVER. I do a LOT of rebates-- $5-8K per year. I use a simple spreadsheet to track what was sent, when, what status is on them, when they "approved," when they "mailed" check, etc. I can easily search for previously submitted offer numbers in the spreadsheet to make sure I don't hit limits. And the moment I see a rebate isn't moving forward, I contact them and ask them to promptly process my rebate, and offer to send my "PDF scans of all supporting materials" if they need them-- this is to let them know I keep lots of supporting materials for my rebates... and so they are less likely to play games. You should do some research on this board to find out other tips to effective rebating. There are a number of people here who do it very well.

yes, you have to be a very good record-keeper to avoid getting "burned" but labboypro, I'm reading it's limit 1 per household

also, I usually store the items away & leave it SEALED, in the garage until i get my rebate check/ gift card... then i'll put it into use. That way, if they denied your submission & refuse to pay you back for jumping through their hoops, you have the option to return it.

I prefer the 5W30 for the newer vehicles (for 2000+ model years)

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/produ...

Got both mine in the mail today too (different address).
Sure would like to get my hands on another jug or two.
I'll have to wait to this promotion (AAP-10003) is over.

Question,

if you order online for instore pick up....

do you submit the rebate as an "online" order using the store/register number they show you or do you enter the store info where you pick it up. Please, no guesses, only if you've done the previous rebate and rec'd your gift card back already and have an answer based on experience. thanks.

MISTERCHEAP said:   Question,

if you order online for instore pick up....

do you submit the rebate as an "online" order using the store/register number they show you or do you enter the store info where you pick it up. Please, no guesses, only if you've done the previous rebate and rec'd your gift card back already and have an answer based on experience. thanks.For doing an in-store pickup either method is fine since the order info is available in the online database and also the in-store database

Last rebate I used the generic online info (Store #1020 and Register #1) and got the rebate
2/17 Submitted online
4/4 GC mailed
4/9 GC received

This time I put in the actual pickup receipt info to see if it the rebate will come quicker

KYBOSH said:   And as always, dont forget you get 5% CashBack with your Discover Card when you go through the ShopDiscover website.

forget that!

it's 12% Cash Back at EBATES.

1chris1 said:   Just wanted to update: there is a new rebate for the Valvoline Oil (old one ended 3/28), so if you haven't done this since 3/28 you can get another 5 quarts. It's an online rebate, nothing to mail in.

AAP-10008 - Advance Auto Parts April Mail-in Rebate
03/29/2012 - 04/25/2012 {postmark by 5/25/2012}

thanks. got couple of jugs today. last day for this promotion. is there a new one starting tomorrow ?

The May AAP online rebate is up:

AAP-10009 - Advance Auto Parts May Mail-in Rebate
04/26/2012 - 05/30/2012 {postmark by 6/30/2012}

1. Valvoline NextGen Motor Oil (5) individual quarts - $20 [Limit 1]
   
2. Valvoline NextGen Motor Oil (1) 5.1 quart jug - $20 [Limit 1]
   
3. Airtex Electric Fuel Pump - $5 [Limit 2]
   
4. Airtex Fuel Pump Module, Sender or Hanger - $10 [Limit 2]
   
5. Haynes manual - $10 [Limit 1]
   
6. Autolite Spark Plugs Xtreme Start - $1 [limit 16]
   • Might overlap with $1 MIR (limit 6) on plugs. Model # 408 & 255 are about $2 in store.

7. Autolite Coil On Plug Boots $1 - [limit 8]
   
8. Peak Conventional Motor Oil (1) 5+ qts jug - $5 [Limit 2]
   
9. Peak Conventional Motor Oil (5) individual qts - $5 [Limit 2]
   
10. 3M Headlight Restoration Kit - $5 [Limit 1]
    • $5 MIR available - price online is $23.99.

1chris1 said:   The May AAP online rebate is up:

AAP-10009 - Advance Auto Parts May Mail-in Rebate
04/26/2012 - 05/30/2012 {postmark by 6/30/2012}

• Valvoline NextGen Motor Oil (5) individual quarts - $20 [Limit 1]

lol. this is hilarious. My garage full of unused oil. Oil, oil everywhere. No need to drill anymore.

Thanks. Two more jugs it is.

Some people get it within a few weeks and some people have to wait 1-2 months for it -- you'll just have to wait and see

What is the current in store price? Shows 24.99 on line.