Dear jflcorp/forum-ners,

Established brands and makes of engine oil - and their dealers/retail outlet/spare parts shop and also mechanic workshops and service centres are making a killing from selling motor engine oil to us consumers especially Malaysia using the following or a combi of such :-

1. brand perception through advertising and sponsorship (hype);
2. quality claims and car make approvals;
3. fear mongering (engine burn or kaput).

In the USA, fully synthetic engine oils (0W and 5W) from "established" brands can be had for very little money (less than RM100) for a 4.7 Litre pack.

What are we paying here - for 4 Litre packs for fully and semi synthetics ?
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