Interesting. I've used NAPA's house brand motor oils quite a lot. Not their 
hydraulic fluid though.

On Wed, Nov 2, 2022, at 15:49, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
> https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/household/napa-warren-carquest-coastal-lubriguard-tractor-hydraulic-fluid-10-85m-class-action-settlement/
>
> "Genuine Parts Co. and Warren Oil agreed to pay $10.85 million to 
> resolve claims their tractor hydraulic fluid   sold under brands such as 
> Napa and Coastal   doesn't meet required specifications.
>
> The settlement benefits consumers who purchased NAPA Quality Tractor 
> Hydraulic & Transmission Fluid, Warren 303 Tractor Fluid, Carquest 303 
> Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, Coastal 303 Tractor Fluid or Lubriguard Tractor 
> Hydraulic and Transmission Oil since July 26, 2014.
>
> Warren Oil sells hydraulic fluid to protect tractor engines from rust, 
> oxidation and other problems. Similar products are sold under NAPA, 
> Carquest, Coastal and Lubriguard brands.
>
> However, according to a class action lawsuit, the 303 tractor hydraulic 
> transmission fluid products do not meet any original equipment 
> manufacturer (OEM) specifications. As a result, the products can 
> allegedly cause damage to tractors and other equipment. "
>
> More at link.
>
> Payment:
>
> "Purchase payments are based on the number of products class members 
> purchased and the total amount they paid. Specifically, class members 
> can receive $25 for each five-gallon bucket, $10 for each two-gallon 
> jug, $5 for each one-gallon jug and $100 for each 55-gallon drum.
>
> Individual payments are capped at $200 unless class members can provide 
> proof of purchases over $200.
>
> Class members can also receive a payment for any repairs, parts or 
> damage that resulted from the hydraulic fluid.
>
> Damage covered by the settlement includes scratching, corrosive wear, 
> rippling, ridging, pitting, spalling and scoring of the gears and metal 
> components, seal damage, spiral gear damage, metal abrasion, corrosion, 
> surface wear, clutch wear and breakage, wet brake damage, pump failure, 
> leakage, and damage from deposits, sludging and thickening affecting 
> seals, pumps, filters, gears and other parts. Repair payments are capped 
> at $5,000 unless class members can provide documentation of repairs over 
> $5,000."
>
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