Anybody using Meijers brand Dexos oil?

JDgreen227 · Jun 2, 2014

Our household just added a newer GM vehicle that requires Dexos specification oil, the first one we have ever had. While pricing that oil at the local Meijers today, their brand of Dexos is $17.49 per 5 quarts and Mobil 1 Dexos is $25.19 for 5 quarts. Both prices are for 5W-30. Quite a disparity in cost and it surprised me.

jlgurr · Jun 2, 2014

I'll bet the more expensive Mobil 1 is synthetic fluid or at least a blended one.

JDgreen227 · Jun 2, 2014

jlgurr said:
I'll bet the more expensive Mobil 1 is synthetic fluid or at least a blended one.

According to the labels, the Meijers brand oil is a full synthetic product, as is the Mobil 1.

George2615 · Jun 2, 2014

Check the labels. Newer Mobil 1 is a dexos1 oil. Here's a list of dexos1 oils by brand.

dexos1 Brands | GM

jd870 · Jun 2, 2014

How about Valvoline?

JDgreen227 · Jun 2, 2014

George2615 said:
Check the labels. Newer Mobil 1 is a dexos1 oil. Here's a list of dexos1 oils by brand.

dexos1 Brands | GM

THANK YOU for providing that link...the Meijers brand is identified as a Dexos1 oil...having never used a synthetic product after over 40 years of using Dino oil, I realize that I need to adapt to current technology requiring synthetics.

George2615 · Jun 2, 2014

jd870 said:
How about Valvoline?

Its on the list.

George2615 · Jun 2, 2014

JDgreen227 said:
THANK YOU for providing that link...the Meijers brand is identified as a Dexos1 oil...having never used a synthetic product after over 40 years of using Dino oil, I realize that I need to adapt to current technology requiring synthetics.

I run dexos1 in my car (2012) and Truck (2013). Usually Valvoline, Castrol, Havoline, or Mobil1. Whichever I can get on sale. When buying oil in anyplace that sells it make sure it says dexos1 on the label if you have a vehicle that requires it.
I used Valvoline Racing oil in my older classic cars. They need the Zinc that's in the racing oil.
Usually use Rotella oil for the tractor.

Copperhead · Jun 21, 2014

I use Schaeffer oils in all my stuff, primarily because I buy pallet loads of the stuff for business use, so I get a case or two of their 9003D 5w30 synthetic for my 2013 Silverado when I put in a business order. It is not on the official "approved" dexos1 list, but it is a dexos1 compliant product. And the free shipping to my front door is an added plus.