
CONSUMER ADVISORIES AND ALERTS
ADVISORIES, CONSUMER ALERTS, AND DON’T BUYS Consumer Alert A CONSUMER ALERT is issued by PQIA when the product tested has a significant
A CONSUMER ALERT is issued by PQIA when the product tested has a significant potential to cause harm to modern engines. Consumer Alerts have been issued on samples of the following brands.
An ADVISORY is issued by PQIA when the product tested is either obsolete or has a potential to cause harm to modern engines. Advisories have been issued on samples of the following brands.
Sample Status Key:
Below is a list of all the Advisories, Consumer Alerts, and Don’t Buys PQIA has issued on products tested. Click links to view sample assessment and details.
Brand | Date | Type | Grade | API | Status |
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Halo Syn Blend 10W-30 | 3/14/2022 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | – | ![]() |
Halo Syn Blend 5W-20 | 3/14/2022 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-20 | – | ![]() |
Mileage 365 Lubricants 5-30 Motor Oil | 9/17/2021 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
Mileage 365 Lubricants 10-40 Motor Oil | 9/17/2021 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-40 | – | ![]() |
Sgt. P Motor Oil | 11/24/2020 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-20 | SN | ![]() |
Sgt. P Motor Oil | 11/24/2020 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SN | ![]() |
Mileage 365 Lubricants Motor Oil | 8/8/2020 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
Questron Motor Oil | 1/27/2020 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SN | ![]() |
Questron Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF MD III | 1/27/2020 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Dexron III/Mercon | – | ![]() |
Petrola Motor Oil | 5/14/2019 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-30 | – | ![]() |
Xpress Lube Pro | 5/14/2019 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | – | ![]() |
Xpress Lube Pro | 5/14/2019 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-40 | – | ![]() |
LUBE1OIL | 5/13/2019 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-20 | SJ | ![]() |
REV 360 ATF-A | 5/13/2019 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Type A | – | ![]() |
REV 360 ATF-A | 5/13/2019 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Type A | – | ![]() |
SuperS Multi-Purpose D/M ATF | 8/6/2018 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Dexron III/Mercon | – | ![]() |
Q Motor Oil | 5/10/2018 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
Mileage 365 | 4/25/2018 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
Mileage 365 | 4/25/2018 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-30 | – | ![]() |
Mileage 365 | 4/25/2018 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-40 | – | ![]() |
Q Motor Oil | 4/25/2018 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-30 | – | ![]() |
Q Automatic Transmission Fluid | 4/25/2018 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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Mileage 365 Lubricants | 4/25/2018 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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Bullseye High Mileage Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-A | 4/25/2018 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Type A | ![]() |
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HeatWave Universal | 3/12/2018 | Antifreeze/Coolant | “Protects to -34°F” Antifreeze & Coolant | ![]() |
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Petrola | 12/3/2017 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
Petrola Premium ATF | 12/3/2017 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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Cruz-In | 11/9/2017 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W40 | SC | ![]() |
Mileage 365 | 9/15/2017 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
Q Motor Oil | 9/15/2017 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-30 | – | ![]() |
Q Motor Oil | 4/19/2017 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
Q Motor Oil | 4/19/2017 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-40 | – | ![]() |
Q Motor Oil | 4/19/2017 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-30 | – | ![]() |
AP Lubes Supertech | 11/30/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W20 | – | ![]() |
Xpress Lube Pro | 11/30/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | – | ![]() |
Everclear | 11/15/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
MAG 5 STAR | 11/15/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-30 | SA | ![]() |
MORGAS ECO-BOOST | 11/15/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-20 | SN | ![]() |
PRO-FILLING US Super XX | 11/15/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W30 | SB | ![]() |
REV 360 | 11/15/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SJ | ![]() |
REV 360 | 11/15/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SJ | ![]() |
SUPER XXX | 11/15/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W30 | SB | ![]() |
SUPER XXX Platinum | 11/15/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SM | ![]() |
SuperS Custom Plus | 11/15/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-20 | SJ | ![]() |
MORGAS D/M ATF | 11/15/2016 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Dexron III/Mercon | ![]() |
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PolyGuard ATF-A | 11/15/2016 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Type A | ![]() |
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REV 360 ATF-A | 11/15/2016 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Type A | ![]() |
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Everclear ATF | 11/15/2016 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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Polar Zone | 11/15/2016 | Antifreeze/Coolant | “Protects to -20°F” Permanent Premixed Formula Antifreeze/Coolant | ![]() |
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SUPER XXX | 11/15/2016 | Antifreeze/Coolant | “Protects to -34°F” Antifreeze & Coolant | ![]() |
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XCEL | 8/26/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-40 | SA | ![]() |
XCEL Type A ATF | 8/26/2016 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Type A | ![]() |
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GX 20 Universal Type A | 8/26/2016 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Type A | ![]() |
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Everclear ATF | 5/25/2016 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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MaxiGuard Universal Multi Purpose ATF Type D-M | 5/25/2016 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Dexron III/Mercon | ![]() |
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SuperS | 2/26/2016 | Antifreeze/Coolant | 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze Summer Coolant | ![]() |
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AP Lubes Supertech | 2/17/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W30 | – | ![]() |
Everclear | 2/17/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
MAG 5 STAR | 2/17/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-40 | SA | ![]() |
REV 360 | 2/17/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SJ | ![]() |
REV 360 | 2/17/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SJ | ![]() |
Super XXX Platinum | 2/17/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W30 | SM | ![]() |
Xpress Lube Pro | 2/17/2016 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | – | ![]() |
3X Super Premium | 10/20/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-40 | SA | ![]() |
3X Super Premium | 10/20/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 20W-50 | SA | ![]() |
EASYLUBE | 10/20/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 50 | SC | ![]() |
Thunder | 10/20/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SG | ![]() |
Thunder | 10/20/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 20W-50 | SG | ![]() |
VTech | 10/20/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 30 | SC | ![]() |
ULTRA GUARD | 8/5/2015 | Antifreeze/Coolant | WINTER-ALL SEASON Ready to Use Formula ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT | ![]() |
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Metro | 7/24/2015 | Antifreeze/Coolant | -20°F Formula Antifreeze/Coolant | ![]() |
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Performance | 7/24/2015 | Antifreeze/Coolant | Ready-To-Go 50/50 Premixed Green/Traditional Antifreeze/Coolant | ![]() |
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Polar Zone | 7/24/2015 | Antifreeze/Coolant | Permanent Premixed Formula ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT | ![]() |
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BLACK KNIGHT | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-30 | SB | ![]() |
BLACK KNIGHT | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 20-50 | SB | ![]() |
BLACK KNIGHT | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | SB | ![]() |
BLACK KNIGHT | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 30 ND | SA/SB | ![]() |
BLACK KNIGHT | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 40 ND | SA/SB | ![]() |
Orbit | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | – | ![]() |
Super XXX | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W30 | SB | ![]() |
TruStar | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-40 | SC | ![]() |
XCEL | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-40 | SA, SB | ![]() |
XCEL | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SA, SB | ![]() |
XCEL XHD TURBO | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SG | ![]() |
XCEL XHD TURBO | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-40 | SG | ![]() |
XCEL XHD TURBO | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SG | ![]() |
Xpress Lube Pro | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | – | ![]() |
Xpress Lube Pro | 7/1/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | – | ![]() |
Jacksons | 3/16/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | – | ![]() |
Jacksons | 3/16/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | – | ![]() |
BULLSEYE LUBRICANTS | 1/5/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | – | ![]() |
Xpress Lube Pro | 1/4/2015 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-40 | – | ![]() |
Everclear | 12/26/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-40 | – | ![]() |
Xpress Lube Pro | 12/4/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | – | ![]() |
Xpress Lube Pro | 12/4/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | – | ![]() |
Everclear | 9/20/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SC | ![]() |
Everclear | 9/20/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SC | ![]() |
MaxiGuard | 5/1/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-40 | – | ![]() |
Everclear | 3/25/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SC | ![]() |
Everclear | 3/25/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-40 | SC | ![]() |
Everclear | 3/25/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SC | ![]() |
Everclear ATF | 3/25/2014 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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Orbit | 2/6/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
Orbit | 2/6/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-30 | – | ![]() |
Orbit | 2/6/2014 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-40 | – | ![]() |
Orbit | 12/31/2013 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
Orbit | 12/31/2013 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-30 | – | ![]() |
Orbit | 12/31/2013 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10-40 | – | ![]() |
Orbit Type A ATF | 12/31/2013 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Type A | ![]() |
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Valvoline NextGen | 12/4/2013 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-20 | SN | ![]() |
Everclear | 9/11/2013 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SC | ![]() |
Super XXX | 9/11/2013 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W40 | SB | ![]() |
Super XXX | 9/11/2013 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W30 | SB | ![]() |
Arrow Mart | 6/20/2013 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | – | ![]() |
Arrow Mart Yellow Goose ATF | 6/20/2013 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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LucasMAGNUM Long Drain Motor | 6/19/2013 | Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil | 15W-40 | CJ-4 | ![]() |
LMX | 6/2/2013 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Multi Purpose | ![]() |
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SMB Superior Motoring Benefits Multi-Purpose Premium | 4/13/2013 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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Bullet Motor Oil (see footnote a) | 3/27/2013 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SC | ![]() |
MaxiGuard Universal Multi Purpose | 2/23/2013 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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Silogram | 12/7/2012 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SN | ![]() |
Liberty Gold Plus ATF | 11/4/2012 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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Platinum Plus | 9/15/2012 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | – | ![]() |
Royal | 9/15/2012 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-40 | SA | ![]() |
Everclear ATF | 8/29/2012 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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PolyGUARD | 8/27/2012 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SG/CD | ![]() |
Royal Star | 8/27/2012 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | – | ![]() |
Super Star | 8/27/2012 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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City Star ATF | 8/26/2012 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | – | ![]() |
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Golden Stallion (see footnote a) | 6/9/2012 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SN | ![]() |
TruStar | 6/9/2012 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SC/CC | ![]() |
Tru Star | 6/9/2012 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Type A | ![]() |
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Auto Club | 6/2/2012 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SH | ![]() |
EXTREME 2000 | 6/2/2012 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SF | ![]() |
Road-Tech | 6/2/2012 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Dexron III/Mercon | ![]() |
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Auto Club | 6/2/2012 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Dexron III/Mercon | ![]() |
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Texas Gold | 4/11/2012 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | SAE 30 | SC/CC | ![]() |
Wolf’s Head | 3/1/2012 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-20 | SN | ![]() |
TriStar ATF | 1/17/2012 | Automatic Transmission Fluid | Type A | ![]() |
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Gold Star | 12/13/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-40 | SC/CC | ![]() |
US Economy | 11/27/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5-30 | – | ![]() |
US Spirit High Performance | 11/27/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SF/CC | ![]() |
Formula 300 | 10/5/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SF | ![]() |
MyMart | 10/4/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 30 | SB | ![]() |
MaxiGuard | 9/27/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-40 | SA | ![]() |
Everclear | 7/14/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SC | ![]() |
Super XXX | 7/14/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SB | ![]() |
Bullseye | 7/13/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SC | ![]() |
ProForce | 7/13/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SF/CC | ![]() |
Star Petroleum High Mileage | 7/13/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SB | ![]() |
TriStar | 7/13/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | SC/CC | ![]() |
Custom Plus | 4/29/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SM | ![]() |
RacePro | 4/28/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SM | ![]() |
Terrible Herbst | 4/28/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SM | ![]() |
Xcel XHD Turbo | 4/6/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SG | ![]() |
City Star | 1/14/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | SN | ![]() |
Liberty Gold Plus SMO | 1/6/2011 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 5W-30 | – | ![]() |
PittPenn | 3/25/2010 | Passenger Car Motor Oil | 10W-30 | – | ![]() |
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