1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Mobil 1 synthetic oil on sale

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Patrick Wong, Sep 25, 2018.

  1. padroo

    padroo Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2008
    2,763
    2,250
    13
    Location:
    Chesterton, Indiana Another third world country.
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    I noticed the price of Mobil 1 was down around $28 at Costco the last time I looked.
     
  2. PriusCamper

    PriusCamper Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2012
    10,911
    4,423
    0
    Location:
    Pacific Northwest, USA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Well, I just checked and it said that my rebate was still pending and to allow for 6-8 weeks for processing... But I sent the rebate info in on Oct 30th, which was 7 weeks ago?

    When they give you the choice between email or snail mail refund you should choose snail mail, cause the email way is super slow or even broken entirely. Either that or their email got filtered out as Spam and I didn't notice it when I last cleaned out that folder?
     
  3. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2008
    18,199
    6,464
    0
    Location:
    Green Valley, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2015 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Costco is expensive vs. Walmart when it comes to Mobil 1 oil.
     
    TomB985, padroo and PriusCamper like this.
  4. jerrymildred

    jerrymildred Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2016
    11,491
    14,100
    0
    Location:
    Tampa, FL
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I bought their oil and Fram filters.
     
    PriusCamper likes this.
  5. farmecologist

    farmecologist Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2015
    1,946
    1,785
    0
    Location:
    Southern MN
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    II
    Believe it or not, Amazon often has some really good prices on Mobil1.
     
  6. PriusCamper

    PriusCamper Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2012
    10,911
    4,423
    0
    Location:
    Pacific Northwest, USA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    The reason they have great prices is because Amazon's server network is so huge that they now control 40% of global consumer commerce and they're mass surveillance ability allows them to act like their own government and they apply serious financial penalties to sellers who don't support their rapidly growing monopoly. It's why Ebay is suing them for stealing all their top sellers... If there ever was a company that was going to be forced in to being broken up, it's this one. Enjoy the low prices while they last: Amazon Doesn’t Just Want to Dominate the Market—It Wants to Become the Market | The Nation
     
    Merkey, Skibob and Patrick Wong like this.
  7. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2008
    18,199
    6,464
    0
    Location:
    Green Valley, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2015 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I looked just now, and did not notice particularly good prices on Mobil 1. However I did find Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 for $21.44; or for $18.22 if you subscribe with a minimum delivery of once every 6 months...



    I suppose the subscription service is a concept intended to further the monopoly (per PriusCamper's post immediately above.)
     
  8. Skibob

    Skibob Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2018
    2,912
    1,496
    0
    Location:
    Northern California
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    :whistle:
    Everyone I know just signs up for the subscription service and cancels it after the first delivery. :whistle:
     
    PriusCamper and Patrick Wong like this.
  9. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2008
    18,199
    6,464
    0
    Location:
    Green Valley, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2015 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Well, with five vehicles to maintain I actually could benefit from the subscription service...

    I need 0W-20, 5W-20, and 5W-30 viscosities, so I have 5 quart containers of oil in various locations in the garage...
     
    Raytheeagle likes this.
  10. PriusCamper

    PriusCamper Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2012
    10,911
    4,423
    0
    Location:
    Pacific Northwest, USA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    It's like dollar shave club for cars. :)
     
    Patrick Wong likes this.
  11. Skibob

    Skibob Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2018
    2,912
    1,496
    0
    Location:
    Northern California
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    You could but then you would be supporting Bezos. Guy is a creep, uses every advantage to enhance his position.
     
  12. PAUL SCHULTZ

    PAUL SCHULTZ Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2018
    103
    66
    0
    Location:
    Michigan
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    Touring
    FYI, I submitted my rebate request on 10/31 and am still waiting as well.

    Paul.
     
  13. farmecologist

    farmecologist Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2015
    1,946
    1,785
    0
    Location:
    Southern MN
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    II
    Yeah yeah..that can be said for quite a few CEOs. I somewhat agree though. Love all you righteous foks on here! However, we have been all in with Amazon since day 1 and it is a terrible habit to break. :whistle: Plus, I hate going shopping so there is that. We have tried many alternatives....and I'm happy to say that Walmart really is getting there. I'm glad Walmart is investing to compete with Amazon. If there is anyone that can do it...it's them. (y)

    At any rate it does look like Mobil 1 is no longer on Subscribe & save. It *used* to be there. From the posts above it looks like there are some other good alternatives. In fact, I am running Castrol Magnatec in our 2010 right now with no ill effect.
     
    Raytheeagle likes this.